Fiberglass woven fabric is a shuttle-woven material known for its high performance and attractive appearance, widely used in various industries such as aircraft, space flight, shipbuilding, chemicals, medicine, military, and sports equipment. It is commonly employed in the manufacturing of FRP fishing poles, golf clubs, baseball bats, surfboards, skis, and ice hockey sticks
Glass fiber has a high tensile strength, meaning it can withstand significant pulling or stretching forces without breaking. This property makes it suitable for applications where strength is crucial, such as in construction, aerospace, and automotive industries.
Despite its high strength, glass fiber is relatively lightweight. This characteristic allows for the production of lightweight and durable materials, reducing the overall weight of structures or products without compromising their strength or performance.
Glass fiber exhibits excellent resistance to many chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and solvents. This chemical resistance property makes it suitable for use in corrosive environments or applications where exposure to chemicals is expected.
Glass fiber has excellent thermal insulation properties. It has a low thermal conductivity, meaning it is effective in preventing the transfer of heat. This characteristic makes it widely used as an insulating material in industries such as construction, HVAC, and energy.
| Weave | Weight(g/m2) | Yarn Count(ends/cm) Warp Weft |
Length(m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain | 23±2 | 20±2 | 18±2 | 50-200 |
| Plain | 48±4 | 20±2 | 20±2 | |
| Plain | 80±8 | 12±1 | 12±1 | |
| Twill | 80±8 | 12±2 | 12±2 | |
| Plain/Twill | 110±10 | 16±1 | 15±1 | |
| Plain | 130±10 | 10±1 | 10±1 | |
| Plain/Twill | 160±12 | 12±1 | 12±1 | |
| Plain/Twill | 198±14 | 8±0.5 | 7±0.5 | |
| Plain/Twill | 200±20 | 16±1 | 13±1 | |
| Plain/Twill | 300±24 | 8±0.5 | 7±0.5 | |
| Plain/Twill | 400±32 | 8±0.5 | 7±0.5 | |
| Plain/Twill | 400±32 | 6±0.5 | 6±0.5 | |