Key Materials 

CFRP – Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer

• Carbon fibre + epoxy / polyester / vinyl ester

• Very high strength-to-weight

• Aerospace, motorsport, high-end automotive

GFRP / GRP – Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer

• Glass fibre + resin

• Low cost, corrosion resistant

• Boats, construction, automotive panels

AFRP – Aramid Fibre Reinforced Polymer (Kevlar®)

• Aramid fibre + resin

• Excellent impact & abrasion resistance

• Helmets, aerospace

BFRP – Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer

• Basalt fibre + resin

• Good thermal and chemical resistance

• Construction, infrastructure

NFRP – Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer

• Flax, hemp, jute fibres, wool

• Sustainable, lightweight

• Automotive interiors, consumer goods

Processes

Prepreg Layup

• Fibre pre-impregnated with resin

• Autoclave cured

• Aerospace-grade quality

Hand Layup / Wet Layup

• Resin applied manually

• Lower cost, lower consistency

Vacuum Bagging

• Removes air and excess resin

• Often combined with wet layup or prepreg

Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM)

• Dry fibre placed in mould, resin injected

• Good surface finish, repeatability

Vacuum-Assisted RTM (VARTM / Infusion)

• Resin pulled in by vacuum

• Popular for boats, wind turbines

Compression Moulding

• Uses chopped fibre or SMC/BMC

• High-volume automotive parts