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WEAVING STYLES
Weaving styles are not only changes on the appearance of fabrics. More or less, they affect handling, processing and laminate characteristics. The following table outlines and compares the general properties of the fabric weaving styles offered by FIBERMAX COMPOSITES. |
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Manufacturing techniques |
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Types of resin systems |
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Types of fiber reinforcement |
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Yarn/tow nomenclature |
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Weaving styles |
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Plain weave |
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Twill 2 X 2 |
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Fish |
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4H satin |
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Unidirectional, woven |
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Twill 4 X 4 |
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Plain |
Twill 2X2 |
Fish |
Twill 4X4 |
Satin |
Unidirectional, stitched |
Unidirectional, woven |
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Unravel
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Low |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Very high |
High |
Very low |
Very high |
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Drape
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Moderate |
High |
Higher |
Very high |
Very high |
Low |
Very low |
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Strength and stiffness |
Low |
Moderate |
High |
High |
High |
Very high |
Very high |
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Porosity
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High |
Low |
Low |
Very low |
Very low |
High |
High |
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Thickness
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High |
Moderate |
Low |
Low |
Low |
Very low |
Very low |
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Ease of impregnation |
High |
High |
Moderate |
low |
low |
Moderate |
Moderate |