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hybrid fabrics
The term ‘hybrid’ refers to materials that consist of several types of structural fibres. The positive properties of carbon and aramid are combined in one fabric. Carbon offers the highest strength and tensile strength of all reinforcement fibres. It has a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. Aramid has a high tensile strength-to-weight ratio. It has high strength and elasticity modulus. These properties of the individual fabrics are combined in hybrid fabrics. Different materials such as glass and metal or plastic and metal are bonded together to improve the fabric. This optimises properties such as weight reduction, flexibility and strength. Hybrid fabrics are used in various areas, including the manufacture of high-strength components in model making, sports equipment manufacturing, boat and ship building, and visible parts.
