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Composites Evolution introduces bio-based version of its popular EvopregⓇ EPC300 prepreg system
23rd October 2023
Composites Evolution is delighted to announce the launch of a bio-based version of its popular EvopregⓇ EPC300 medium-temperature cure epoxy prepreg system. This development is part of Composites Evolution’s core mission to improve the sustainability of composite manufacturing and will appeal to customers needing to meet environmental targets or just wanting to ‘do their bit’ […]
Introducing Evopreg® EPC205 epoxy prepreg system
21st July 2023
Introducing Evopreg® EPC205 epoxy prepreg system, a new thick laminate technology from Composites Evolution for use in component manufacture. A visual-quality epoxy component prepreg for laminates up to 50 mm thick has been developed by Composites Evolution. It can be cured in a single shot using a conventional autoclave or press curing technique, with a […]
SKY CARBON is appointed as Composites Evolution’s exclusive distributor in Turkey
19th July 2023
Composites Evolution is pleased to announce that SKY CARBON has been appointed as our exclusive distributor in Turkey. SKY CARBON will be offering our selection of Evopreg component, tooling, and fire-resistant prepregs. Rochelle Helliwell, Account Manager at Composites Evolution commented “As a distribution partner, SKY CARBON delivers a dedication to solid supply chains and first-rate customer service. […]
Composites Evolution selected as material supplier for the ‘67 by Charge Cars
24th March 2023
Composites Evolution is excited to be announced as official prepreg supplier for the ‘67 Mustang by Charge Cars. Craftsmanship and technology elegantly combined, the ‘67 by Charge Cars is constructed using a brand-new bodyshell, manufactured by using lightweight carbon fibre. Driven by achieving visual perfection, Charge Cars teamed up with Composites Evolution to utilise their […]
Composites Evolution unveils a new Senior Leadership Team!
15th February 2023
Composites Evolution, part of the Clockpress Holdings group of companies, has unveiled a new Senior Leadership Team following its recent takeover. The Chesterfield-based specialist prepreg manufacturer has appointed Brendon Weager, Gemma Williams, Mike Harrison & Rochelle Helliwell to the team that will work alongside Clockpress’ Chris Barnes and Sam Kirk to drive the business forward. […]
Rail Innovation Exhibition 2022
21st March 2022
Composites Evolution will be exhibiting at Rail Innovation Exhibition 2022, a showcase of the best in rail innovation brought to you by the Department for Transport (DfT), Innovate UK, Innovate UK KTN, and the Railway Industry Association (RIA).
Composites Evolution expands Evopreg® range with unidirectional fibre-reinforced thermoplastic tapes
18th January 2022
Composites Evolution has announced the launch of a new range of unidirectional thermoplastic tapes, to sit alongside its existing line-up of Evopreg® prepregs
Season’s Greetings and Christmas opening times
17th December 2021
Christmas opening times: Tuesday 21st December – Last day for shipping Friday 24th December – Open as usual 25th December to 3rd January – CLOSED Tuesday 4th January – Open as usual Thank you to all of our customers and suppliers for their ongoing support – we look forward to building on those relationships in […]
We’re attending METSTRADE 2021
12th November 2021
Our Sales Manager Scott Mcdonald will be attending METSTRADE 2021 on Thursday 18th November. Scott will be available to discuss how our prepregs can be used in marine applications and the exciting opportunities they present. There is a big focus on sustainability this year – our range of Evopreg® ampliTex™ natural fibre flax prepregs are […]
Register now for Advanced Engineering 2022 and visit us on Stand X132
15th October 2021
We’re pleased to announce that Composites Evolution will return to Advanced Engineering this year, highlighting our range of prepreg and introducing a new thermoplastic tape manufacturing capability.
Composites Evolution launches new Evopreg® ampliTex™ range of flax-epoxy prepregs with powerRibs™ reinforcement grid for high-performance applications
16th July 2021
Composites Evolution Ltd has teamed up with leading natural fibre reinforcement specialists Bcomp to launch a new range of flax-epoxy prepreg materials, designed to offer enhanced sustainability without compromising on performance. Evopreg® ampliTex™ prepregs combine Composites Evolution’s high-performance Evopreg® epoxy resin systems with Bcomp’s award-winning ampliTex™ flax reinforcements, to deliver a family of materials which […]
Composites Evolution launches new Evopreg® EPT Tooling Prepreg Systems
24th June 2021
Composites Evolution launches new Evopreg® EPT tooling prepreg systems offering variable cure temperatures, long outlife and high-quality surface finish Composites Evolution continues to expand its product range, with the launch of two new epoxy tooling prepreg systems. Chesterfield, UK. Composites Evolution Ltd has announced the launch of two new epoxy tooling prepregs. The first of […]
How Sustainable Materials are Shaking up Motorsport
7th April 2021
Introduction As more and more people become acutely aware of the global warming threat, motorsport series, such as F1, have come under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon emissions. In recent years many motorsport series have introduced new regulations in an effort to enhance their environmental image, though there are calls for further action. Motorsport […]
Vacancy: Project Manager – Composite Materials Research & Development
18th March 2021
Composites Evolution Ltd develops and manufactures innovative composite prepreg materials. Our products are used to make high-performance lightweight components and structures in a variety of market sectors including mass transport, automotive, motorsport, sporting equipment and consumer goods. We are passionate about helping our clients develop new solutions and we work with designers, converters and brand […]
Vacancy: Development Engineer / Development Chemist – Composite Materials (Maternity Cover)
18th March 2021
Composites Evolution Ltd develops and manufactures innovative composite prepreg materials. Our products are used to make high-performance lightweight components and structures in a variety of market sectors including mass transport, automotive, motorsport, sporting equipment and consumer goods. We are passionate about helping our clients develop new solutions and we work with designers, converters and brand […]
ISO 9001:2015 Audit success!
30th November 2020
Composites Evolution are proud to announce that we have passed our 3 year ISO 9001:2015 re-assessment following a thorough auditing process. The renewed certification gives our customers the confidence that our production, R&D, quality and service level procedures are of the highest standard. ISO 9001 is the international standard for a quality management system. With […]
Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on sustainable composites in motorsport
18th November 2020
In this webinar, Composites Evolution will draw upon their extensive experience in the development and production of high-performance composites to explore the benefits on offer from sustainable composites, and highlight current and emerging applications within the motorsport sector.
We’re still open…
5th November 2020
As England enter a second lockdown, we want to reassure our customers that we remain open for business. We have a range of component prepregs available for immediate dispatch and can manufacture non-standard products with quick turnaround times.
Richard Morgan joins Composites Evolution as Senior Production Operator
13th October 2020
We’re pleased to announce that Composites Evolution has recently expanded its team with the arrival of Richard Morgan as Senior Production Operator. Richard has over 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, working in a range of sectors including automotive. Welcome to the team, Richard!
Tasmin Boam joins Composites Evolution as Development Engineer
8th September 2020
We’re pleased to announce that Composites Evolution has recently expanded its team with the arrival of Tasmin Boam as Development Engineer. Tasmin joins Composites Evolution from Loughborough University where she gained First Class Honours MEng degree in Materials Engineering, achieving the highest mark in her year in the process! During her degree, Tasmin spent time […]
Update from Composites Evolution (8th September 2020)
8th September 2020
As many more people return to work in the UK, I’d like to reassure you that our main priority remains the health and wellbeing of our staff, customers and suppliers. As such, we are continuing to monitor UK Government advice and have put in place a number of measures to ensure we can operate as safely as possible, whilst still maintaining the high levels of responsiveness and support which our customers expect.
Evopreg EPC200 component prepregs. Variable temperature cure. Consistent visual quality.
22nd May 2020
Composites Evolution has officially launched its new Evopreg EPC200 variable temperature cure epoxy component prepreg system. Composites Evolution has expanded its popular Evopreg EPC component epoxy range, with the addition of a new variable temperature curing prepreg – allowing moulders to achieve a visual quality surface finish from a variety of processes at a range […]
Evopreg PFC502 Passes Preliminary Testing to AC 20-135
30th March 2020
We’re pleased to announce that our Evopreg PFC fire-resistant prepregs have recently undergone preliminary testing to AC 20-135 and passed. Evopreg PFC prepregs are based on 100% bio-derived polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) resin, and deliver outstanding fire performance with low toxicity, low environmental impact and improved operator safety. AC 20-135 is a Federal Aviation Authority test, […]
Composites Evolution is fully operational with stock ready for immediate dispatch
25th March 2020
Composites Evolution is fully operational with stock ready for immediate dispatch. We can also provide rapid turnaround times on non-stocked prepreg & specials. We realise these are unprecedented times, but want to reassure you that, in accordance with our safety measures, our staff are available to take your orders. In fact, our production facility is fully operational – stocked […]
Update from Composites Evolution (20th March 2020)
20th March 2020
In light of the ongoing coronavirus situation, I’d like to update you on activities at Composites Evolution and reassure you that we are continuing to support our customers during this challenging time. Our main priority is the health and wellbeing of our staff, customers and suppliers. We are continually monitoring the situation and UK Government […]
See you at JEC World in May!
27th February 2020
Following on from the announcement on 26th February that JEC World 2020 will be postponed, we’d just like to confirm that Composites Evolution will still be exhibiting at the revised dates in May. See you in Paris on 12th-14th May 2020!
Just 2 weeks until JEC World 2020!
20th February 2020
Heading to Paris for JEC World 2020? Make sure you pop by our stand to meet the team or simply book a meeting. Located on the UK Pavilion, Hall 6 Stand S52 our team of experts will be on hand to discuss our range of Evopreg component, tooling and fire-resistant prepregs. Our prepregs are available […]
Scott Macdonald joins Composites Evolution as Sales Manager
6th February 2020
We’re pleased to announce that Composites Evolution has recently expanded its sales team with the arrival of Scott Macdonald as Sales Manager. Scott has over 10 years experience in the advanced composites industry, working for both manufacturers and distributors. His experience covers many aspects of production including tooling, component materials, resins, honeycombs and process materials; […]
Composites Evolution takes the heat out of moulding with its new 50°C cure epoxy tooling prepreg
27th January 2020
Composites Evolution will officially launch a new 50°C cure epoxy tooling prepreg system at JEC World 2020. Chesterfield, UK. Composites Evolution will add another exciting product to its successful Evopreg EPT tooling epoxy range with the launch of a new 50°C, 12 hour cure tooling prepreg – allowing moulders to create tools with exceptional surface […]
Visit us at JEC 2020
20th January 2020
Composites Evolution will be exhibiting at the UK Pavilion, Hall 6 Stand S52 at JEC World 2020 on 3rd-5th March at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre and it would be fantastic to see you there. We’re committed to helping our customers seize the opportunities presented by the growth of the global composites sector, so, whether […]
We’re recruiting!
7th November 2019
To support the exciting growth of our prepreg business, we’re looking for a Prepreg Sales Manager to join our expanding sales and marketing team. The full job advert is shown below. If you fit the profile, we’d love to hear from you. Vacancy Prepreg Sales Manager Composites Evolution Ltd develops and manufactures innovative composite materials […]
Composites Evolution launches a range of natural fibre prepregs for motorsport
21st October 2019
Composites Evolution has introduced a range of flax-reinforced epoxy prepregs to meet demand from the motorsport sector. To reduce environmental impact, there is increasing interest across several motorsport series in the use of natural fibre composites for parts such as aerodynamic devices and doors. GT4 has been leading the way with recent models from the […]
Composites Evolution is 10 years old!
16th July 2019
Doesn’t time fly? 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of Composites Evolution Ltd. The company was founded in 2009 by Gordon Bishop and Brendon Weager, initially to supply our Biotex range of natural fibre yarns and fabrics. The “Twistless Technology” of Biotex allows for much better alignment and impregnation of natural fibres, allowing for significantly improved […]
Composites Evolution introduces decorative coloured carbon prepregs
16th May 2019
Composites Evolution has introduced a range of carbon-epoxy component prepregs based on fabrics that incorporate coloured metallic fibres. The decorative prepregs, which are available with red, blue or green highlights in a 300 g/m² 2×2 twill carbon fabric, all utilise Composites Evolution’s Evopreg EPC300 resin system that provides high-quality moulded surface finishes. The new prepregs […]
Award-winning train door features Composites Evolution’s bio-resin prepreg
1st April 2019
An innovative rail carriage door leaf developed by TRB Lightweight Structures, which was the winner of Composites UK’s Environmental / Sustainability Award for 2018, utilises a bio-resin prepreg supplied by Composites Evolution. The door leaf is a sandwich construction consisting of carbon fibre-reinforced bio-resin facings either side of a 100% recycled polymer foam core. In comparison […]
We’re recruiting!
18th March 2019
To support the continued growth of our business, we’re looking for a Production Team Leader to join our manufacturing operation in Chesterfield. Here’s the job vacancy advertisement in full. We’d love to hear from you if you fit the profile. Vacancy Production Team Leader Composites Evolution Ltd develops and manufactures innovative composite materials including prepregs […]
Innovative train seat support is JEC Award finalist
18th February 2019
A lightweight rail passenger seat support manufactured from a fire-resistant bio-resin prepreg has been nominated as a finalist in the Land Transportation Category of the 2019 JEC World Awards. The seat support was designed and manufactured by Bercella using materials supplied by Composites Evolution. Extensive testing of the structure was performed by Element Materials Technology. […]
Bioresin prepreg meets the most stringent HL3 requirements of rail fire standard EN45545-2
5th February 2019
Composites Evolution’s Evopreg PFC502 prepreg has recently completed an extensive series of tests to demonstrate compliance with the Hazard Level 3 (HL3) requirements of rail industry fire standard EN45545-2. HL3 represents the most stringent requirement of EN45545-2, allowing materials to be used on trains that pass through tunnels where no side evacuation is possible, such […]
Mike Harrison joins Composites Evolution as Prepreg Sales Manager
23rd January 2019
We’re pleased to announce that Composites Evolution has recently expanded its sales team with the arrival of Mike Harrison as Prepreg Sales Manager. Mike has a wealth of experience in the composites sector having worked previously for a number of intermediate materials suppliers serving a wide range of application areas. Working alongside Gareth, his focus […]
Hybrid tooling prepregs cut composite mould costs
28th November 2018
An innovative hybrid composite tooling system developed by Composites Evolution utilises the benefits of flax fibre reinforcements to reduce the cost of carbon-epoxy mould tools. Currently, when moulding carbon fibre composites in an autoclave, it is common practice to also make the tools from carbon fibre prepregs. This ensures that there are no significant differences […]
Fire retardant bio-based prepreg used for lightweight train seating support
16th October 2018
Composites Evolution, Bercella and Element Materials Technology (Element) have successfully completed the development and testing of a composite cantilever support for rail passenger seating. The component, which is 1 meter long but weighs less than 5 kg, passed a wide range of tests performed by Element. The evaluation included static loadings, fatigue cycles and fire […]
Composites Evolution Cuts the Ribbon on new UK Prepreg Manufacturing Facility
9th July 2018
Composites Evolution has now completed the final stage of its move to a new prepreg manufacturing facility in Chesterfield, UK, officially marking the start of the next chapter in the company’s journey as a supplier of innovative composite materials. “This exciting development of our business concludes several years of investment in product development and commercialisation. […]
Composites Evolution Announces New Prepregging Business at JEC WORLD 2018
28th February 2018
A new look Composites Evolution will be arriving in Paris (6th to the 8th of March 2018) to tell the world about several important changes to the business. Since the inception of the company in 2009, people have known us best for our work advancing the use of bio-derived raw materials but we have also […]
Composites Evolution joins Composites UK
7th February 2018
Simply put as a fast growing UK based manufacturer and raw materials supplier, why would we not want to be part of our homegrown sector focussed association? So in the late part of 2017, we joined this fast-growing group of like-minded individuals. We look forward to getting more involved with the sub-groups and working parties. […]
Composites Evolution gains ISO9001:2015 certification
6th February 2018
To start 2018, the Composites Evolution team are pleased to announce their recent certification to the ISO9001:2015 standard. Crispin Jones, Prepreg Business Manager, who recently joined the team stated ” This formalisation and recognition of our existing internal processes is important is a step in taking us from a niche materials supplier to a mainstream […]
Carbon/Flax Hybrid Automotive Door on Display at JEC World Featuring Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax
1st March 2017
A door for a hydrogen powered car, constructed using Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax, will be on display in the Auto Planet at JEC World, Paris, France, on the 14th – 16th March, 2017. The door panel, developed by NetComposites, KS Composites and Riversimple for the Rasa hydrogen fuel cell car, has been built using a […]
Carbon/Flax Hybrid Structures Show Improved Vibration Damping and Impact Behaviour
15th February 2016
A UK-based consortium has developed carbon/flax hybrid structures with lower cost, higher vibration damping and improved impact behaviour compared to carbon fibre. The CARBIO project, led by Composites Evolution, has produced hybrid composites using layers of flax fibre and carbon fibre which have equal bending stiffness to all-carbon laminates, but with reduced cost, increased shock […]
Hybrid Carbon-Biocomposite Automotive Structures at bio!CAR 2015
3rd November 2015
Composites Evolution presented “Hybrid Carbon-Biocomposite Automotive Structures with Reduced Weight, Cost, NVH and Environmental Impact” at the inaugural bio!CAR conference which took place on 24th and 25th September, 2015, alongside Composites Europe at the exhibition centre in Stuttgart, Germany. The conference concentrated on biobased materials for automotive applications and was organised by bioplastics MAGAZINE and nova-Insitute. […]
Composites Evolution Develops Carbon Flax Hybrid Solutions
3rd November 2015
Composites Evolution has developed a range of carbon flax hybrid materials offering a lower cost alternative to carbon fibre. In addition to reducing overall part cost, the inclusion of flax improves vibration dampening performance, reduces part weight, and reduces environmental impact compared to carbon fibre alone. The carbon flax hybrids can also create unique and […]
CARBIO Project Develops Carbon/Flax Hybrid Automotive Roof
3rd November 2015
The CARBIO project has developed a carbon/flax hybrid automotive roof using Composite Evolution’s Biotex Flax material. The project, which involves Jaguar Land Rover, is developing novel carbon/flax hybrid composites to produce automotive structures with reduced weight, cost, environmental impact and improved noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). By creating a hybrid structure using flax-bioepoxy to replace […]
Biotex Flax Used to Strengthen Sustainable Paddle Board for BIC Sport
10th March 2015
BIC Sport has used Biotex Flax to develop the ‘Earth SUP’ range of paddle boards, with sizes from 3m – 4.2m. Founded in 1979 by the Bich family, of BIC Pen fame, BIC Sport grew from the family’s passion for water sports and expertise in manufacturing. BIC has a desire to implement sustainable manufacturing processes […]
Composites Evolution to Display Ecopreg Products for Mass Transport
3rd March 2015
Composites Evolution will display a range of Ecopreg products designed for the mass transport industry at JEC Europe 2015. Ecopreg Glass/PFA is a sustainable, fire-safe prepreg material that provides a greener alternative to conventional phenolic prepregs. Their key innovation is the use of a 100% bio-based polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) resin system. PFA resins have similar […]
Biotex Flax Used to Improve Impact Performance for Bamboo Bike
25th February 2015
Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax has been used by Guapa Cycles to improve the impact performance of its ‘Urban One’ Bamboo bicycle. UK-based Guapa Cycles designs and engineers wood composite bicycles by using technology proven to excel in the harsh conditions experienced in surf and snow sports. Whilst researching alternatives to carbon for use in its […]
Biotex Flax Used to Create Sustainable Flax Fairing for Motorbikes
28th August 2014
C-Tech Composites has created flax fairing parts for motorbikes using Biotex Flax epoxy prepreg supplied by SHD Composites. C-Tech Composites, a UK-based producer and designer of motorcycle bodywork discovered Composites Evolution’s range of flax reinforcements during the Composites Engineering show in Birmingham, UK. Excited by the possibilities of the material, C-Tech discussed with staff at […]
Composites Evolution Materials Used in Lightweight Sports Canoe
28th August 2014
Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax materials have been used successfully by German-based canoe designer Lake Constance in its “Felicity” freestyle canoe. Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax materials have been used successfully by German-based canoe designer Lake Constance in its “Felicity” freestyle canoe. The Biotex range of natural reinforcements provide a sustainable alternative to high-performance materials such as […]
Easy Composites to Distribute Composites Evolution’s Biotex Reinforcement Materials
3rd March 2014
Composites Evolution has teamed up with Easy Composites to provide fast distribution of its Biotex Flax and Biotex Jute natural fibre reinforcement materials. Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax and Biotex Jute materials are used to reduce weight, enhance aesthetics and improve the sustainability of composite components, compared to glass fibre. Easy Composites has grown quickly to […]
Blades for Rooftop Wind Turbine manufactured from Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax
3rd March 2014
Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax has been used to manufacture natural fibre reinforced blades for a rooftop wind turbine at the University of Stuttgart. The blades were conceived, designed and manufactured by the SWE (Endowed Chair of Wind Energy) at the University, the team having found that Biotex Flax reinforcement’s unique twistless technology gave them the […]
Biotex Flax/PLA Materials Used in 100% Biodegradable Furniture
22nd January 2014
Composites Evolution’s Biotex commingled Flax/PLA materials have been chosen by a furniture designer from Sheffield Hallam University to develop novel biodegradable furniture. Roger Bateman, Senior Lecturer in Design at Sheffield Hallam University, spent a year working with student Matt Harding on the BioFurniture project. The project, in collaboration with NetComposites in Chesterfield, started as a […]
Composites Evolution to Exhibit Ecopreg PFA at Composites Engineering 2013
8th November 2013
Composites Evolution will showcase its Ecopreg PFA biocomposite prepreg at the Composites Engineering show, which takes place on 12-13 November at the NEC Birmingham, UK. The range, which includes both glass/PFA and flax/PFA bioresin prepregs, is based on aligned fabrics, and is the result of over four years’ extensive research and development. PFA (Polyfurfuryl Alcohol) […]
Composites Evolution to Exhibit Low-Cost Biotex Jute Fabrics at Composites Engineering 2013
14th October 2013
Composites Evolution will showcase its Biotex Jute reinforcement range at the Composites Engineering show, which takes place on 12-13 November at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. The range, initially comprising of plain weave and 2×2 twill in weights from 300-600g/m2, offers the benefits of premium natural fibres such as flax – including a favourable stiffness-to-weight ratio […]
Composites Evolution to Showcase Recent Material Developments at JEC Europe 2013
21st February 2013
Composites Evolution will be showcasing its latest Biotex flax fibre developments at JEC Europe 2013, 12th – 14th March 2013, at Porte de Versailles, Paris, France (stand B13). Composites Evolution is a supplier of innovative, sustainable materials to the composites industry, including fibre reinforcements, resins and intermediates based on natural, bio-derived, recycled and recyclable feedstocks. […]
Composites Evolution to Showcase Biocomposite Snowboard at Composites Engineering 2012
23rd October 2012
Composites Evolution will be showcasing the latest application of Biotex flax fibre, a snowboard designed and developed by Magine Snowboards, in the NetComposites Product Display Area at the Composites Engineering Show, 7th – 8th November 2012, on stand 346 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK The snowboard consists of a wooden laminate core, sandwiched between two […]
Magine Develop Biocomposite Snowboard Using Biotex Flax Fabric
20th March 2012
Magine Snowboards and Skis have developed a biocomposite snowboard using Composites Evolution’s Biotex flax fabric. The novel construction includes a wooden laminate core, sandwiched between two layers of Biotex flax fabric, and a top and bottom plastic layer, all bonded together using an eco-epoxy resin system. Magine, who are based in Newfoundland, Canada, were looking […]
Biocomposite Canoe to be Showcased at Composites Engineering 2011
2nd November 2011
An all natural composite canoe designed and manufactured in the UK using flax fibre and a linseed oil based resin will be showcased at the upcoming Composites Engineering Show. The canoe has been built by Flaxland and is made from a flax fabric (Biotex Flax 4×4 Hopsack) supplied by Composites Evolution and a UV cured […]
High Performance Flax/PP Tape Woven Fabric Developed by Oxeon Using Composites Evolution’s Biotex Aligned Tapes
22nd September 2011
Oxeon have carried out trials on Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax/PP in order to develop a new range of environmentally sustainable, lightweight tape woven fabrics. Oxeon originally contacted Composites Evolution about the project as they were looking for aligned natural fibre-based tapes in order to develop a new range of environmentally sustainable, lightweight tape woven fabrics. […]
High-Performance Flax/PLA Biocomposites to be Demonstrated at JEC 2011
28th March 2011
Composites Evolution will be displaying their extensive range of Biotex twistless flax materials on stand D76 at JEC 2011, and RocTool will be running live moulding demonstrations of Biotex Flax/PLA high-performance biocomposite throughout the show using their innovative induction heating technologies. Biotex Flax/PLA is a 100% bio-derived and compostable composite with good mechanical performance and […]
High-Performance Non-Crimp Twistless Flax Fabrics Launched at Composites Europe 2010
10th September 2010
Composites Evolution will be displaying the extended range of Biotex twistless flax materials at Composites Europe 2010, including a new +/- 45° biaxial fabric. The materials use a unique Twistless Technology to provide high levels of performance and processability normally associated with glass reinforced materials. Biotex Commingled Flax/PP, Biotex Commingled Flax/PLA and Biotex Flax yarns, […]
High-Performance Twistless Flax Materials Launched at Composites Europe
27th October 2009
Biotex launches at Composites Europe, Stand C2/D02 A new family of materials, Biotex Commingled Flax/PP, Biotex Commingled Flax/PLA and Biotex Flax yarns, fabrics and preconsolidated sheets will be launched at Composites Europe in Stuttgart. The materials use a unique Twistless Technology to provide high levels of performance and processability normally associated with glass reinforced materials. […]