Fiberglass E-Glass Fabric Sleeve

Fiberglass E-Glass Woven Fabric Sleeve (Tubular Braid) — Multiple Diameters

This tubular fiberglass sleeve is a seamless, biaxially–woven E-glass braid that expands and contracts to follow straight or curved profiles without cutting or splicing. The conformable construction lets the sleeve take on the exact geometry of a part—ideal for hockey sticks, goalie sticks, paddles, handrails, prosthetics, tubing and other tapered or variable-diameter shapes. Wet out with your preferred polyester, vinyl ester, or epoxy to create lightweight, durable composite members with a clean, continuous fiber architecture.

Key Features

• Seamless tubular braid: No longitudinal seam—fibers remain continuous around the circumference for efficient load transfer.
• Highly conformable: Expands and contracts to match changing diameters, bends, and transitions.
• Lightweight E-glass: Excellent strength-to-weight, electrical insulation, and heat resistance.
• Straight or tapered builds: Braid angle adjusts with stretch to tailor stiffness and impact performance.
• Clean layup: Wets out quickly and wraps neatly for faster, more repeatable fabrication.

Typical Applications

• Sports equipment shafts and blades (hockey/goalie sticks, paddles, poles)
• Protective sleeves and structural jackets for tubes and mandrels
• Prosthetics/orthotics, handrails, tool handles, and custom roll-wrapped members
• Automotive, marine, aerospace, industrial and hobby composites

Specifications

• Fiber: E-Glass (electrical-grade fiberglass)
• Construction: Seamless tubular/biaxial braid
• Nominal Wall (dry): ~0.012″ (≈0.30 mm) per layer (varies with braid angle and compaction)
• Available Nominal Diameters: 0.5″, 0.75″, 1″, 1.5″, 2″, 3″, 4″, 6″
• Resin Compatibility: Polyester, Vinyl Ester, Epoxy

Sizing & Fit Guidance

• This sleeve expands to fit larger diameters and contracts (gets longer) to fit smaller diameters.
• Final wall thickness and stiffness depend on the installed braid angle, compaction, and number of layers.
• Because braid length changes with stretch, measuring by length alone can be misleading. We batch-cut by weight for improved accuracy.
• When both ends are pulled, the diameter increases; when pushed together, the diameter decreases and length grows.

Processing Notes

• Slide the sleeve over the mandrel/part. Adjust tension to achieve the desired diameter and braid angle.
• Wet out thoroughly with resin; consolidate by hand, shrink tape, or vacuum to remove entrapped air.
• Multiple layers can be applied to tune strength, impact resistance, and surface finish.

Ordering

• Sold by: Linear yard
• Continuous lengths: Multiple yards typically ship as one continuous piece whenever possible.
• Tolerance: Due to the nature of braided sleeves and handling tension, final cut length may vary ±5% (or more if heavily stretched).

Color/Appearance Disclaimer: Due to monitor settings and lighting, actual color/appearance may vary from what is shown online.