TECHNICAL REINFORCEMENTS FOR

ADVANCED COMPOSITES

GIVIDI FABRICS manufactures Technical Fabrics in one of the most advanced weaving facilities in the world; founded in 1962, today the company has a state-of-the-art technological production structure and has an installed annual capacity of more than 30 million square meters of fabrics. GIVIDI FABRICS produces the highest quality technical fabrics for your most demanding applications based on E glass, High Modulus R glass and High Strength S glass, Carbon fibers, Aramid fibers, other High-Strength/High-Performance fibers and Hybrids. Thanks to our long experience and knowledge of high performing fibers as well as to our extensive R&D facilities and capabilities, we are proud to provide the resources and expertise for innovative solutions to meet evolving customer needs. GIVIDI FABRICS also produces reinforcements treated with several weave-set types, thermoset powdering, and thermoplastic coatings. These products are ideal for preforming and stabilisation, as well as for Organo-sheet applications. GIVIDI FABRICS is an efficient, reliable and technologically advanced Italian company part of GIVIDI Group. The quality of its products, the quest for continuous improvement and a passion for innovation characterize GIVIDI FABRICS’ activity and have contributed to make GIVIDI FABRICS an undisputable reference point in its market segment by delivering high quality innovative solutions that maximize value for the customers. For more than 50 years GIVIDI FABRICS products have been used in composites applications, from racing boats and cars to luxury yachts; today GIVIDI FABRICS’ reinforcements are used in several advanced

composite applications in commercial Aerospace, Railway and Automotive programs. Technical reinforcements from GIVIDI FABRICS are available in a wide range of weights, weave patterns and fibers. They provide mechanical strength, stiffness and weight reduction possibilities compared to other materials. Depending on the technical requirements of the end product, GIVIDI FABRICS can develop reinforcements leveraging each fiber type unique characteristics as well as choosing the best weave construction and pattern to

maximize the mechanical performance of the

reinforcement in Customer’s application. GIVIDI FABRICS’ unique know-how and

experience in surface

chemistry, gathered in its long

history as a leading producer of

reinforcements for electronics applications,

particularly for High Frequency resin matrices with the most stringent

performance and quality requirements, has led to the development of Finish recipes

and processes for high temperature resistance, excellent wet-out and best resin

compatibility for the production of void-free prepregs and parts. Specific Finishes have

been developed for customer specific resin systems used in High-end applications. GIVIDI FABRICS’ Fiber Spreading Technology can be applied to reinforcements to minimize porosity, enhance wet-out for more homogeneous, thinner composites. GIVIDI FABRICS’ products are intrinsically technical products and therefore all of our Sales Team members have a Technical background to be able to provide technical insight from the very beginning of any inquiry. This, together with our Technical and R&D teams, contributes to deliver unequalled sales and technical service to our customers both before and after sales.

Nom. Weight

(grams/sqm)Style

Weight

Ratio

Weave

Pattern

End Count [yarns/cm] Yarn Tex Thickness

[mm]Warp WarpWeft Weft

25 106 50/50 Plain 22 22 EC 5 5,5 EC 5 5,5 0,03 47 1080 56/44 Plain 24 18,5 EC 5 11 EC 5 11 0,05 69 2112 52/48 Plain 16 15 EC 7 22 EC 7 22 0,07 80 VR 27 50/50 Plain 12 12 EC 9 34 EC 9 34 0,09 104 2116 51/49 Plain 24 22,8 EC 7 22 EC 7 22 0,09 105 VR120 51/49 4H Satin 24 23 EC 5 11 1x2 EC 5 11 1x2 0,09 104 VE120P 51/49 4H Satin 24 22,8 EC 7 22 EC 7 22 0,09 113 VR 44 51/49 Plain 8,2 8 EC 9 68 EC 9 68 0,10 132 VR 29P 63/37 Plain 12 7 EC 9 68 EC 9 68 0,13 162 VR 46 50/50 Twill 2/2 12 12 EC 9 68 EC 9 68 0,14 162 7630 51/49 Plain 12 11,5 EC 9 68 EC 9 68 0,14 194 VR 192 50/50 Twill 2/2 14 14 EC 9 68 EC 9 68 0,16 200 VR 45P 50/50 Plain 7,3 7,3 EC 9 136 EC 9 136 0,20 202 VR 201 60/40 Twill 2/2 17,6 11,8 EC 9 68 EC 9 68 0,16 203 7628 60/40 Plain 17,6 11,8 EC 9 68 EC 9 68 0,18 230 7637 52/48 Plain 17,6 8,2 EC 9 68 EC 9 136 0,23 290 VR 48 50/50 Twill 2/2 7 7 3 x EC 9 68 EC 11 204 0,23 290 VR 51 50/50 Plain 7 7 3 x EC 9 68 EC 11 204 0,25 300 VR 181P 51/49 8H satin 22 21 EC 9 68 EC 9 68 0,23 300 VR 781 51/49 8H satin 22 21 EC 6 68 EC 6 68 0,24 390 VR 391 53/47 Twill 2/2 6 6,7 5 x EC 9 68 EC 9 272 0,31 560 VR 183P 54/46 8H satin 22 19 EC 9 136 EC 9 136 0,44

BALANCED FABRICS

190 VR 33P 80/20 4H Satin 22 11 EC 9 68 EC 9 34 0,15 290 VR 290P 90/10 4H Satin 19 12 EC 9 136 EC 7 22 0,22 310 VR 34P 88/12 4H Satin 19,5 11 EC 9 136 EC 9 34 0,24 430 VR 434 3F 90/10 Plain (UD) 6,1 6,8 3 x EC 9 204 EC 9 68 0,37

UNIDIRECTIONAL FABRICS

160 VS 6917 50/50 Twill 2/2 11,8 11,8 S-2 SC9 66 S-2 SC9 66 0,14 190 VS 6580 50/50 8H Satin 28,3 28,3 S-2 SC9 33 S-2 SC9 33 0,16 300 VS 6781 51/49 8H Satin 22,5 21,5 S-2 SC9 66 S-2 SC9 66 0,23 355 VS 6576 90/10 8H Satin 47,2 9,5 S-2 SC9 66 S-2 SC9 33 0,31 815 VS 240 50/50 Plain 1,97 1,97 S-2 Roving 2033 S-2 Roving 2033 0,75

S2 GLASS FABRICS

Note: Styles in bold blue are also available with Powdering

FINISH NAME FINISH TYPE EPOXY PHENOLIC POLYESTER VINYLESTER POLYIMIDE CYANATE ESTER

THERMOSETTING RESIN MATRIX

GI6224/1 Aminosilane � � � � � � A1100/A1100S Aminosilane � � � � � � Z6040 Epoxysilane � � � � � � GI496 Enh. Aminosilane � � � � � � SC1 Methacryloxysilane � � � � � �

FINISHES

60 AA 60 50/50 Plain 6,7 6,5 HM 21,7 HM 21,7 0,10 175 AA 175 51/49 Plain 6,7 6,5 HM 127 HM 127 0,20 175 AA 175T 51/49 Twill 2/2 6,7 6,5 HM 127 HM 127 0,20 175 AA 175R4 51/49 4H Satin 6,7 6,5 HM 127 HM 127 0,20

ARAMID FABRICS

Nom. Weight

(grams/sqm)Style

Weight

Ratio

Weave

Pattern

End Count [yarns/cm] Yarn Tex Thickness

[mm]Warp WarpWeft Weft

290 ST 290T 55/45 Twill 2/2 5,3 4,3 300 Tex Roving 300 Tex Roving 0,27 300 ST 300 50/50 Plain 2,5 2,5 600 Tex Roving 600 Tex Roving 0,29 320 ST 320 50/50 Plain or Twill 5,3 5,3 300 Tex Roving 300 Tex Roving 0,27 345 ST 346 50/50 Plain or Twill 5,8 5,7 300 Tex Roving 300 Tex Roving 0,28 380 ST 380 50/50 Plain or Twill 6,4 6,3 300 Tex Roving 300 Tex Roving 0,28 500 ST 500S 52/48 Plain 4,3 4 600 Tex Roving 600 Tex Roving 0,42 580 ST 580TS 52/48 Twill 2/2 5 4,6 600 Tex Roving 600 Tex Roving 0,42 580 ST 580 52/48 Plain or Twill 2,5 2,3 1200 Tex Roving 1200 Tex Roving 0,49 600 ST 600 50/50 Plain or Twill 2,5 2,5 1200 Tex Roving 1200 Tex Roving 0,45 700 ST 700 50/50 Plain or Twill 2,9 2,9 1200 Tex Roving 1200 Tex Roving 0,56 700 ST 700R4 50/50 4H Satin 5,7 5,7 600 Tex Roving 600 Tex Roving 0,47 770 ST 770R4 49/51 4H Satin 3,15 3,25 1200 Tex Roving 1200 Tex Roving 0,53 815 ST 815 50/50 Plain or Twill 1,7 1,7 2400 Tex Roving 2400 Tex Roving 0,65 830 ST 830 50/50 Plain 1,7 1,7 2x1200 Tex Roving 2x1200 Tex Roving 0,67 830 ST 830T 50/50 Twill 2/2 1,7 1,7 2x1200 Tex Roving 2x1200 Tex Roving 0,67

� very high compatibility - � medium compatibility - � poor compatibility

Note: Application specific finish modifications are performed on customer request. Finishes based on polymer formulations are available in different colors.

FINISH NAME FINISH BASIS POLYCARBONATE POLYAMIDE POLYESTER PPS TPU POLYOLEFIN

THERMOPLASTIC RESIN MATRIX

TP SP Silane � � � � � � TP SHP Silane � � � � � � TP SMP Silane � � � � � � TP P8 Polyurethane � � � � � � TP P4 Acrylamide polymer � � � � � � TP PP Modified Polypropylene � � � � � �

GLASS WOVEN ROVINGS

Weave set type Chemistry of treatment Activation temperature Typical Use* Colored versions available**

Powder Epoxy Resin 5-15 g/m2 100-120°C 1 No Powder Epoxy Resin 5-50 g/m2 100-120°C 2 Bk, Al, Bl, Others Powder CoPA 50-300 g/m2 140 3 Bk, Al, Bl, Others Web/Net CoPA 5-30 g/m2 90 4 Bk, Al, Bl, Others Film TPU/ EVA 5-50 g/m2 120 5 Bk, Al, Bl, Others Coating HDN (PU based) 0,7-3,0 % (wt/wt) Not applicable 4 Nat or Bk Coating H01 (PU based) 0,7-9,0 % (wt/wt) Not applicable 6 Nat or Bk Coating Acrylate/Methacrylate 1-10 % (wt/wt) Not applicable 7 Bk, Al, Bl, Others Coating GxN (PU based) 1-10 % (wt/wt) Not applicable 7 Bk, Al, Bl, Others Dyeing Silane Based 0,7-3,0 % (wt/wt) Not applicable 8 Gr, Nat, Red, Bl Coating Acrylate/Methacrylate 1-10 % (wt/wt) Not applicable 9 Bk, Al, Bl, Others Coating FR Vinylic 1-10 % (wt/wt) Not applicable 10 No

Typical Use* 1 Preforms for liquid resin Infusion / RTM - 2 Preforms, thermoforming for Thermoset composites - 3 Preforms, thermoforming, laminates or parts (Thermoplastic) - 4 Dimensional & cutting stabilization / Cladding - 5 Self-adesive properties - 6 Electrical & thermal insulation /Low air permeability - 7 Aesthetic leathers in Thermoset composites manufacture - 8 Colored fabrics for SMART card manufacturing - 9 Printable reinforcement for building (alkali resistant) - 10 Reinforcement for Navy-board panels (flame retardant)

Colored versions available** Bk Black - Al Al end AlO2 - Bl Blue - Nat Natural color - Gr Grey

WEAVE SETS

WEAVE-SETS GIVIDI FABRICS has developed several weave-sets to stabilize its fabrics and woven rovings for improved handling, adhesion properties and other functionalities as well as to reduce material waste and manufacturing cycles in customers’ processing. By selecting the most appropriate resin matrix and resin content for customers’ applications, GIVIDI FABRICS weave-set reinforcements significantly enhance the performance of the end product. Weave sets can be based on Acrylic, PU, Epoxy or, Polyester resins as well as several other types of polymers and copolymers; different colors are also available.

Nom. Weight

(grams/sqm)Style

Weight

Ratio

Weave

Pattern

End Count [yarns/cm] Yarn Tex Thickness

[mm]Warp WarpWeft Weft

98 CC 98 50/50 Plain 2,4 2,4 3K 3K 0,10 193 CC 193 50/50 Plain, Twill or 4HS 4,8 4,8 3K 3K 0,20 220 CC 220 50/50 Plain, Twill or 4HS 5,5 5,5 3K 3K 0,23 240 CC 240 50/50 Twill, 4HS or 5HS 6,0 6,0 3K 3K 0,24 285 CC 285 50/50 Twill, 4HS or 5HS 7.0 7.0 3K 3K 0,29 286 CC 286 50/50 Plain, Twill or 4HS 3,5 3,5 6K 6K 0,29 300 CC 300 51/49 Plain or Twill 1,9 1,8 12K 12K 0,30 370 CC 370 50/50 4HS or 5HS 4,6 4,6 6K 6K 0,37 630 CC 630 50/50 Plain, Twill or 4HS 3,85 3,9 12K 12K 0,63 800 CC 800 50/50 Plain or Twill 2,5 2,5 24K 24K 0,80

160 CC 160UD 97/3 UD Plain 7,8 4 3K EC 5 11 0,16 170 CC 170UD 95/5 UD Plain 8 4 3K EC 7 22 0,17 320 CC 320UD 96/4 UD Plain 3,85 4 12K EC 9 34 0,32

BALANCED CARBON FABRICS

UNIDIRECTIONAL CARBON FABRICS

Note: Styles in bold blue are also available with Powdering

ORGANO SHEETS GIVIDI FABRICS has recently developed Organo Sheets based on PA, PP, TPU and other thermoplastic resin systems both for direct forming or for the increasingly popular forming with back injection molding; choosing the right reinforcement and thermoplastic resin in conjunction with back injection molding may enable the integration of details like localized targeted reinforcement, mounting holes or other features further reducing the overall cost of the finished part.

GIVIDI FABRICS s.r.l. Sede legale, uffici e stabilimento, Via Matteotti 120

20861 Brugherio (MB) - Italy Tel. +39 039 2891651 - Fax +39 039 2891690

e-mail sales@gividi-fabrics.com - www.gividi-fabrics.com