Carbon fabric 200 g/m² (twill weave), width 125 cm

The twill weave with 5 ends/cm in both warp and weft provides good drapability over radii and three-dimensional component contours. Its 125 cm width is particularly suitable for larger continuous cut pieces and can reduce the number of fabric joints required.

Technical data

Typical applications

• Large CFRP shells, fairings and technical covers
• Body panels and air ducts for motorsport and automotive applications
• Drone, UAV and model aircraft components
• Boatbuilding, marine applications and sports equipment
• Sandwich skins, composite tooling and technical housings
• Orthotics, prosthetic laminates and visible carbon components

Properties and processing

The twill weave has fewer yarn interlacings than a plain weave, allowing it to conform more easily to curved mould surfaces and complex component geometries. The balanced yarn count provides reinforcement in both principal fibre directions. Its characteristic diagonal pattern also makes the fabric suitable for high-quality visible carbon components.

The fabric can be processed with suitable epoxy, vinyl ester and polyester laminating resin systems. Epoxy resin systems are generally preferred for mechanically demanding CFRP laminates. Maintain accurate fibre alignment during cutting and lay-up, as twill fabrics are more prone to yarn displacement than plain-weave fabrics. Complete fibre wet-out and careful air removal are particularly important in multi-ply laminates. The stated mechanical properties refer to the carbon fibres, not the finished laminate.

Material selection

For smaller cut pieces, the 100 cm twill-weave fabric (CT-200100T) is available. For flat or gently curved components, the 200 g/m² plain-weave carbon fabric (CT-200125P) provides greater resistance to yarn displacement and more accurate fibre positioning. The twill weave is easier to drape over more strongly curved shapes.

Calculated laminate data for hand lay-ups with 35% fibre volume fraction