ampliTex™ 300g Twill 2×2 (1000mm)

ampliTex™ is a range of natural fibres for composites, designed for high performance, low weight and minimal environmental impact.

Benefits of ampliTex™ 300g Twill

• High specific stiffness and strength.
• Optimised for use in composites and for performance.
• Consistent, reliable quality from batch to batch.
• Viscoelastic properties that damp vibration effectively.
• Compatible with common resins such as epoxies, polyesters and vinyl esters.
• Low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), working well alongside carbon fibres.
• Excellent radio transparency in the RF band (1–40 GHz), even with thick laminates.
• Extended fatigue life under cyclic loading.
• Compatible with techniques such as vacuum infusion, hand layup, RTM, BIM, autoclave processes and press moulding.
• Combined with powerRibs™ technology, it makes it possible to build a natural fibre laminate that matches the stiffness of CFRP laminates of the same mass.

Usage guidelines

• ampliTex™ flax fibres naturally bond well with epoxy, polyester and vinyl ester resins.
• The moisture content of flax fibres is low, but depending on conditions it can affect the curing process. Where there is sensitivity to moisture, dry the fibres before laminating (e.g. 1 hour at 60°C, 30 min at 85°C or 15 min at 110°C).
• In hand layup processes, natural fibres can absorb more resin than glass or carbon fibres, which can make the laminate appear dry before consolidation.
• For out-of-autoclave processes, the recommended resin content is 55–60% by weight of the laminate.

Flax fibre quality

The flax fibre quality, yarn thickness and twist are carefully engineered to ensure optimum mechanical properties in the finished composite part. The fibres are specially treated to optimise the fibre–matrix interface. European flax is used, and the fibre blend is closely controlled to ensure consistent quality over time.

Breaking with convention

Can flax fibre composites be a more sustainable alternative to conventional composites and plastics?

Already proven in the demanding world of automotive and motorsport, and in the equally demanding field of high-end furniture, Bcomp's innovative ampliTex™ and powerRibs™ solutions are ground-breaking carbon-neutral composite reinforcements made entirely from flax fibres.

Fabric colour before lamination	Fabric colour after lamination

Manufacturer: Bcomp – a Swiss manufacturer of natural fibre composite reinforcements used in Formula 1 and the automotive industry.