Hexcel HexForce Fiberglass E-Glass Plain Weave 38oz/1288gsm Style 1597 F16 Finish

Hexcel HexForce Fiberglass E-Glass Plain Weave 38oz/1288gsm – Style 1597 F16 Finish

Hexcel HexForce Style 1597 is a premium, heavyweight E-glass plain weave fiberglass cloth engineered for demanding structural and tooling applications. At an impressive 38oz (≈1288gsm), this fabric allows rapid laminate build-up, excellent stiffness, and outstanding durability wherever strength and thickness are critical.

Woven in a triple plain weave, Style 1597 offers a dense, stable construction that wets out thoroughly while maintaining fiber alignment. The robust architecture delivers superior compressive strength and impact resistance, making it ideal for large, flat or slightly contoured parts where heavy-weight reinforcements are preferred.

Finished with Hexcel’s F16 sizing, this cloth is designed for reliable adhesion with common thermoset resin systems, including epoxy, vinyl ester, and polyester, ensuring consistent mechanical performance in professional composite builds.

Key Features

• Ultra heavy 38oz (1288gsm) E-glass for maximum strength and rapid thickness build.
• Triple plain weave construction for excellent stability and even fiber distribution.
• F16 finish optimized for strong bonding with epoxy, vinyl ester, and polyester resins.
• Ideal as a primary reinforcement in tooling, molds, and structural laminates.
• Durable fabric that resists distortion, suited for flat and low-contour geometries.
• Manufactured by Hexcel HexForce for consistent, traceable quality.

Typical Applications

• Composite tooling and molds
• Thick structural panels and backing laminates
• Marine bulkheads, stringers, and reinforcements
• Industrial equipment, machine bases, and structural housings
• Load-bearing composite structures requiring high stiffness and robustness

Technical Details

• Fiber Type: E-Glass
• Style: Hexcel HexForce 1597
• Weave: Triple Plain Weave
• Finish: F16
• Fabric Weight: ~38oz (≈1288gsm)
• Standard Width: 38 inch

Ordering

• Width: 38" (129.5 cm)
• Sold by:Linear Yard — 1 yard = 36" length × full width
• Continuous Lengths: Multiple yards ship as one continuous piece whenever possible.

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