The physical properties of composites are fiber dominant. This means that when the resin and fiber are combined, their performance remains most like the individual fiber properties.
Test data shows that the fibrous reinforcement is the component carrying the majority of the load.
For this reason, fabric selection is critical when designing composite structures. Begin the process by determining the type of reinforcement needed in the project. The average fabricator has a choice of three types of materials. These are fiberglass, carbon fiber, and Kevlar . Fiberglass tends to be the all-purpose choice, while carbon offers high stiffness and Kevlar high abrasion resistance.