Hexcel HexForce Fiberglass E-Glass Plain Weave 7.25oz/246gsm Style 7532 F16 Finish

Hexcel HexForce Fiberglass E-Glass Plain Weave 7.25oz/246gsm – Style 7532 F16 Finish (50"/127cm)

Hexcel HexForce Style 7532 F16 is a high-quality, medium-weight E-glass plain weave fiberglass fabric designed for structural laminates that require a balance of strength, drape, and ease of handling. At approximately 7.25oz (≈246gsm), this cloth provides excellent build rate and durability without sacrificing conformability, making it ideal for both new construction and repair work.

The plain weave construction offers uniform fiber distribution, predictable wet-out, and a clean surface suitable for follow-up laminates or cosmetic skins. Hexcel’s proven F16 finish promotes superior adhesion with epoxy, vinyl ester, and polyester resin systems, ensuring strong, reliable mechanical properties across a wide range of composite applications.

Key Features

• Premium Hexcel HexForce E-glass for consistent quality and performance.
• 7.25oz (≈246gsm) medium weight: excellent balance of stiffness and drape.
• Plain weave for stable handling, good contour ability, and smooth laminates.
• F16 finish compatible with epoxy, vinyl ester, and polyester resins.
• Suitable for hand lay-up, vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and other composite processes.
• Standard width: 50 in (127 cm) for efficient coverage of larger parts.

Typical Applications

• Boat building and marine repair (hulls, decks, bulkheads, stringers)
• Automotive, motorsport, and powersport components
• Molds, plugs, and production tooling laminates
• Industrial panels, structural skins, and reinforcement plies
• General-purpose composite fabrication and composite repairs

Technical Summary

• Fiber Type: E-Glass
• Style: 7532
• Construction: Plain Weave
• Finish: F16
• Fabric Weight: ~7.25oz (≈246gsm)
• Width: 50" (127 cm)
• Resin Compatibility: Epoxy, Vinyl Ester, Polyester

Ordering

• Width: 50" (127 cm)
• Sold by:Linear Yard — 1 yard = 36" length × full width
• Continuous Lengths: Multiple yards ship as one continuous piece whenever possible.

Color & Image Notice: Due to variations in monitors, lighting, and manufacturing batches, actual fabric shade and appearance may differ slightly from images shown. This does not affect performance.