FairStrips

FairStrips are single layer strips ready for molding

Made from unidirectional second-generation carbon fiber
and engineered for targeted reinforcement, sustainability
and seamless integration across any sector
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Key Benefits

HIGH PERFORMANCE

Aerospace-origin carbon fiber delivering unrivaled strength-to-weight and durability

SUSTAINABILITY

Made of up to 95% of recycled material, radically reducing environmental footprint

SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

Easily integrated into any manufacturing process and compatible with most materials and resins

NO GREEN PREMIUM

Pricing at market parity of the materials it replaces, removing the financial burden of decarbonization

TARGETED REINFORCEMENT

Augmented local stiffness thanks to the continuous fiber structure of the material

ADVANCED FORMABILITY

Seamless molding into curved profiles without fiber tearing or wrinkling

DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

Bespoke strip thickness and cutting pattern that meets custom mechanical specifications

STREAMLINED LOGISTICS

Ready to use and stable at room temperature, removing the need for specialized storage

Product Specifications

FairStrips Characteristics (UD)

CARBON
FIBER WEAVE

UD 200

UD 300

UD 400

LENGTH (MM)1

100 - 1 000

WIDTH (MM)1

20 - 40

CONDENSED THICKNESS (MM)2

0.125

0.190

0.250

FIBER AERIAL WEIGHT (GSM)

125

185

245

TOTAL AREAL
WEIGHT (GSM)3

210

305

405

(1) FOR BIGGER DIMENSIONS, PLEASE, CONTACT OUR SALES SUPPORT
(2) EFFECTIVE THICKNESS ACCORDING TO THE MASS, DENSITY AND DIMENSIONS OF THE MATERIAL
(3) TOTAL AREA WEIGHT = RECYCLED CFRP LAYER WEIGHT + CURED RESIN WEIGHT

Mechanical Properties (UD, LAYUP 0/0/0/0/0)4

TYPE5

SP

HP

0º TENSILE MODULUS
(GPa, ISO 527)

83

109

0º TENSILE ULTIMATE
STRENGTH (MPa, ISO 527)

1 463

2 061

(4) DATA GENERATED FROM INTERNAL TESTING ON PLATES OF 1.4 G/CC, 65% FAIRPATCH VOL. AVERAGE VALUES PROVIDED
(5) OTHER TYPES AVAILABLE. PLEASE, CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

Support Film Characteristics

TYPE1

Glass Fiber Non-Woven (GFNW)

Glass Fiber Woven
(GFW)

CONDENSED THICKNESS (MM)2

40

35

MEASURED THICKNESS (MM)

0.15

0.05

TOTAL AREAL
WEIGHT (GSM)3

0.1

0.05

(1) A PURE CARBON SUPPORT (NO SUPPORT FILM) IS ALSO AVAILABLE. PLEASE, CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
(2) EFFECTIVE THICKNESS ACCORDING TO THE MASS, DENSITY AND DIMENSIONS OF THE MATERIAL 
(3) TOTAL AREA WEIGHT = SUPPORT FILM WEIGHT + HOT MELT ADHESIVE WEB WEIGHT

Product APPLICATIONS

Racket Sports

Snow Sports

Clubs & Sticks

Cycling

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these also cured like standard FAIRMAT Chips?

Yes, the curing process ensures dimensionally stable, process-ready elements that are compatible with downstream lamination.