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GRP/FRP Cloth Types
   
   
 
Chopped Strand Mat.
 
     
 
Chopped strand mat is a very easy cloth to work with. It can easily be laminated over corners. But it does not have the same strength as woven cloth. So it is likely that a laminate of chopped strand mat will include layers of woven cloth for strength.
 
   
   
 
Chopped Strand Mat in bulk
 
   
   
 
Chopped Strand Mat on Bi-directional Woven Rovings
 
     
 
This cloth is interesting because one side is chopped strand mat and the other is woven rovings.
 
   
   
 
Quadraxial Fiberglass cloth
 
     
 
A very strong cloth which is a favourite for laminating on hulls which have been heavily blasted during proper osmosis treatments. Also used for making strong repairs, preferably with epoxy resin. Quadraxial is a four layer cloth and the strength is from the weaves which are aligned different on each layer.
 
   
   
 
Carbon Fiber Cloth
 
     
 
Carbon Fiber cloth is very strong but difficult to work with.
 
   
   
   
  It is not only strong but well appreciated also for looking attractive.  
   
   
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