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Aligned Nonwovens
UNIMAT is a range of highly aligned nonwovens that combine directional performance and mechanical integrity with conformability and handling ease.
UNIMAT
Aligned Nonwoven Solutions
Directional performance with greater design freedom
UNIMAT is the range of highly aligned, discontinuous fibre materials created by James Cropper's VECTIS technology. These materials combine directional performance and mechanical integrity with conformability and handling ease. This makes UNIMAT an ideal alternative to UD tapes for demanding composite applications, enabling greater design freedom, manufacturing efficiency, and sustainability.
Fibre Type
Carbon (including recycled and PIW), glass, polyester or blends of these
Areal Weights
20 - 200 g/m²
Properties
Electrical conductivity, good mechanical properties, high temperature resistance, high thermal stability, high quality resin rich surface, corrosion resistance and electrostatic dissipation
Typical Applications
Semi-structural reinforcements, surfacing veils for composites, EMI shielding of composite enclosures, resistive heating, and static control in assembly areas.
Format
Rolls up to 1200mm in width
ENABLING COMPOSITE CIRCULARITY
Sustainability without Compromise
The UNIMAT product range includes both standard and IM7‑modulus feedstocks, with the capability to incorporate recycled and post industrial waste (PIW) carbon fibre - combining high performance, sustainability, and aerospace‑grade scalability without the cost, complexity, or environmental burden of traditional UD materials.
Sustainability
ABILITY TO INCORPORATE BOTH RECYCLED AND PIW INTO UNIMAT MEANS THAT MANUFACTURERS HAVE A PATHWAY TO TURNING WASTE INTO HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPOSITES
High Alignment
>95% FIBRE ALIGNMENT FOR PREDICTABLE PERFORMANCE
Conformable
EXCELLENT CONFORMABILITY FOR EFFICIENT PROCESSING
EASE OF USE
EXCELLENT HANDLING AND STABILITY DURING LAY-UP
COMPATIBILITY WITH A WIDE RANGE OF RESIN SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
High Quality
MANUFACTURED TO AEROSPACE AS9100 QUALITY STANDARDS
Product Range
AREAL WEIGHTS FROM 20-200 g/m²
BROAD RANGE OF FIBRE TYPES, INCLUDING PIW & RECYCLED CARBON
Industrial Format
PRODUCTION WIDTH OF UP TO 1200mm
Composite Processing
Designed for Integration
UNIMAT integrates seamlessly with established composite manufacturing processes, reducing cycle times, minimising scrap, and accelerating time-to-market across high-throughput composite platforms.
The materials deliver directional performance where it matters, while remaining flexible in forming, stable and easy to handle. UNIMAT is compatible with all common composite manufacturing techniques, including RTM, prepreg, stamping, forming, and additive processes.
With a clear roadmap to exceed 50% fibre volume fraction (fvf) when incorporated into a composite, UNIMAT supports both current applications and future requirements.
The materials deliver directional performance where it matters, while remaining flexible in forming, stable and easy to handle. UNIMAT is compatible with all common composite manufacturing techniques, including RTM, prepreg, stamping, forming, and additive processes.
With a clear roadmap to exceed 50% fibre volume fraction (fvf) when incorporated into a composite, UNIMAT supports both current applications and future requirements.
Typical Applications
Aircraft Interiors
Recycled aligned carbon fibre and thermoplastic blends for semi- structural components, supporting circular manufacturing while maintaining mechanical integrity. Engineered for regulated, safety-critical environments.
Bodywork
An aligned carbon fibre solution that helps to meet recycled content and cost targets and is compatible with thermoplastic systems and high- throughput production such as stamping.
Internal and External Components
Recycled aligned carbon fibre and thermoplastic blends for semi- structural components, supporting circular manufacturing while maintaining mechanical integrity. Engineered for regulated, safety-critical environments.
Bicycles, Skis, Rackets, hockey sticks and more...
UNIMAT provides an environmentally conscious alternative to virgin UD carbon fibre tape, delivering sustainable performance without compromise.
Products
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