Carbon Fiber 1K – 100 GSM Fabric
Lightweight & Versatile 1K Carbon Fiber Fabric for Structural and Cosmetic Composites
Carbon Fiber 1K – 100 GSM Fabric is a premium lightweight woven reinforcement material manufactured from 1,000-filament (1K) carbon fiber tows. With an areal weight of 100 GSM, this fabric offers an excellent balance between strength, handling, drapability, and surface finish, making it suitable for both structural laminates and visible carbon fiber components.
Compared to lighter fabrics (50–93 GSM), the 100 GSM 1K carbon fabric provides improved mechanical contribution and easier handling, while still maintaining a fine weave and high-quality cosmetic appearance.
Key Performance Advantages
- Tow Size: 1K (1,000 filaments per tow)
- Areal Weight: 100 GSM
- Fine Weave Structure for Smooth Surface Finish
- Balanced Strength-to-Weight Ratio
- Excellent Drapability for Complex Shapes
- Uniform Fiber Distribution & Resin Wet-Out
- Improved Handling vs Ultra-Light Fabrics
- High Tensile Strength & Stiffness
- Electrically Conductive (EMI Shielding Capable)
The 100 GSM construction delivers greater laminate stability and durability while maintaining a lightweight profile.
Fabric Construction Options
- Weave Styles: Plain Weave (standard)
- Twill Weave (optional)
- Satin Weave (on request)
- Fiber Orientation: Bidirectional (0° / 90°)
- Finish / Sizing: Epoxy-compatible (custom sizings available)
This flexibility makes the fabric suitable for both aesthetic outer layers and load-bearing composite plies.
Typical Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
| Product Type | Carbon Fiber Fabric |
| Tow Size | 1K (1,000 Filaments) |
| Areal Weight | 100 GSM |
| Weave Style | Plain / Twill / Satin |
| Fiber Orientation | 0° / 90° |
| Thickness | Lightweight |
| Fabric Width | Up to 1000 – 1270 mm |
| Color | Black |
| Resin Compatibility | Epoxy, Vinyl Ester, Polyester |
Industrial Applications
Aerospace & UAV
- Lightweight structural skins
- UAV and drone components
- Aerospace interior composite parts
Automotive & Motorsport
- Cosmetic carbon fiber panels
- Lightweight structural laminates
- Interior and exterior trims
Sports & Lifestyle
- Bicycle frames and accessories
- Sporting goods and premium equipment
- High-performance consumer composites
Industrial & Precision Composites
- Structural composite panels
- EMI shielding components
- Precision molded composite parts
Processing & Compatibility
- Suitable for hand lay-up, vacuum infusion, RTM, compression molding, and prepreg processing
- Excellent resin wet-out due to fine filament structure
- Can be used as both cosmetic surface ply and structural reinforcement
- Compatible with epoxy, vinyl ester, and polyester resin systems
Standards, Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Consistent weave quality and tow alignment
- RoHS & REACH compliant
- Supplied with TDS, COA & batch traceability documentation
Why Choose Our Carbon Fiber 1K – 100 GSM Fabric?
- Ideal balance of weight, strength, and appearance
- Fine 1K tow for smooth, high-quality surface finish
- Excellent drapability and processing ease
- Reliable quality for precision composite manufacturing
- Trusted global exporter serving USA, Europe, Middle East & Asia
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