Woven glass fabrics
Warp/weft balance, weave crimp, yarn, areal weight and drape for established layup routes.
Owens Corning Reinforcement Textiles Specified for the Laminate Process
Define glass type, yarn or tow, sizing, weave or multiaxial orientation, areal weight, usable width, resin system, forming route, cure conditions and laminate coupon context.
Review Reinforcement ArchitecturesFiberType, linear density and sizing
ArchitectureWeave, stitch and orientation
FormatAreal weight, width and roll
LaminateResin, process and test
Four reinforcement architectures
Multiaxial textiles
0°, 90° and bias orientation, stitch system, layer sequence and handling stability.
Unidirectional formats
Primary-direction fiber alignment, transverse support, areal weight and placement control.
Prepreg inputs
Fiber architecture paired with resin content, tack, storage, out-time and cure conditions.
Selection comparison
| Architecture | Benefit to investigate | Constraint | Validation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven | Balanced handling and familiar layup. | Crimp can influence directional properties. | Yarn, weave, laminate process and directional test. |
| Multiaxial | Tailored orientation and reduced weave crimp. | Stitch, layer stability and resin flow matter. | Orientation, stitch, infusion and laminate coupon. |
| Unidirectional | High alignment in the designed load direction. | Transverse handling and placement require control. | Fiber alignment, gaps, resin and directional coupon. |