ITEM SOLD BY THE LINEAR METER
BIAXIAL LINEN FABRIC ±45° – 350 g/m² – AMPLITEX™
Composite reinforcement made of natural flax fibers ampliTex™, biaxial architecture ±45°, intended for applications requiring high vibration damping and a high-performance alternative to glass fibers.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Technical linen fabric made of fibers oriented at ±45° and held together by stitching.
Developed for high-performance composites, this reinforcement offers an excellent compromise between stiffness, damping and reduced environmental impact.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Fibre: Linen (ampliTex™)
- Orientation: ±45° (biaxial)
- Weight: 350 g/m²
- Width: 310 mm
- Packaging: linear meter
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (FIBER)
- Tensile strength: ~700 MPa
- Tensile modulus: ~58.5 GPa
- Density: 1.35 g/cm³
PROPERTIES
- Excellent vibration absorption
- High specific stiffness (greater than fiberglass)
- Low density → weight gain
- Very good performance under fatigue
- Reduced environmental footprint
- Good compatibility with carbon fibers (hybridization)
IMPLEMENTATION
Compatible processes:
- Contact layering
- Vacuum infusion
- Vacuum/compression molding
Compatible resins:
Recommendations:
- Pre-drying recommended: 110°C / 15 min (natural moisture content of linen)
- Suggested resin dosage (biax 350 g/m²): ~490 g/m²
APPLICATIONS
- Snowboards / skis (shock-absorbing layers ±45°)
- Sandwich structures
- Technical composite parts
- Sports, boating, mobility
TERMS OF SALE
- Width: 310 mm
- Sold by the linear meter
- Approximately 4 meters are needed for a pair of skis
OBSERVATIONS
- Dry product (not pre-impregnated)
- High resin absorption capacity
- The final performance depends on the process and the resin used.
TECHNICAL ADVICE – BEHAVIOR & HYBRIDIZATION
Flax is primarily used to improve the dynamic behavior of composites.
Unlike carbon, it provides:
- more cushioning
- more gradual
- improved comfort when bending
Recommended association
- UD carbon → stiffness / rebound
- Carbon ±45° → torsion
- Linen ±45° → cushioning / comfort
→ Allows for structures that are both high-performing and pleasant to use (especially in snowboarding and skiing).
