Carbon Fiber Fabric Plain Weave Spread Tow 1.86oz/63gsm HTS40
Description
Carbon Fiber Fabric — 1K Plain Weave, Ultra-Light 1.86 oz (63 gsm), 40″ Width
This premium, ultra-light carbon cloth uses fine 1K tows that are spread to ~3 mm, creating a low-crimp plain weave with excellent fiber coverage. The refined architecture improves load transfer and minimizes resin uptake, producing lighter, stiffer laminates with a clean, uniform appearance—perfect for cosmetic skins and high performance veneers.
- Fiber / Tow: Carbon fiber, 1K (standard modulus)
- Weave: Plain weave, spread-tow construction (~3 mm tapes)
- Width: 40″ (101.6 cm)
- Areal Weight: 1.86 oz (63 gsm)
- Count: ~7.94 ends per inch × 7.94 picks per inch
- Color: Black
- Benefits: Very low crimp for higher stiffness/strength, reduced resin consumption, smooth cosmetic finish, easy wet-out
- Processes: Hand layup, vacuum bagging, light infusion, veneer/overlay work
- Options:Web-Lock stabilization available to reduce fray and hold the weave stable during cutting/handling
Typical Applications
- Cosmetic skins and overlays on panels, trim, and consumer products
- Lightweight UAV/RC parts, race interior components, electronics housings
- Facesheets for honeycomb or foam sandwich panels
Ordering
- Width: 40" (101.6 cm)
- Sold by:Linear Yard — 1 yard = 36" length × full width
- Continuous Lengths: Multiple yards ship as one continuous piece whenever possible.
How We Sell
We sell this fabric by the linear yard. You will receive a continuous piece of fabric at the width listed.
For example, if the fabric is 50" wide, a quantity of 1 (linear yard) equals a continuous piece measuring 50" wide × 36" long. A quantity of 5 (linear yards) equals a continuous piece measuring 50" wide × 180" long.