Friday, July 30, 2010
Sustainability

Flax fibres are renewable and have a low environmental impact during processing. The matrix in commingled Biotex Flax/PLA  is also derived from crops, giving a 100% renewable material that can also be recycled or composted at the end of its life.



 

Performance

Using Twistless Technology, the natural fibres in Biotex yarns  are highly aligned to give up to 50% better fibre efficiency over conventional twisted yarns. The yarns are also easier to impregnate, giving improved fibre/matrix interaction and better performance.


 

Processing

The twistless fibres in Biotex yarns allow fast wet-out and impregnation.  Biotex Flax/PP and Biotex Flax/PLA commingled materials include an intimate blend of the reinforcement fibre and matrix polymer for easy processing by vacuum consolidation or press moulding.

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