Definition: Carbon fiber is an extremely lightweight reinforcing fiber derived from the element carbon. Sometimes known as graphite fiber, when this extremely strong material is combined with a polymer resin, a superior composite product is produce.
Black in color, carbon fiber is produced by two different methods known as PAN or Pitch. Thousands of tiny strands of carbon are produced and combined to create a filament. Using textile techniques, these filaments are then woven or stitched together to create cloth like fabrics that are used in the composite structure.
Also Known As: Graphite Fiber
Alternate Spellings: Carbon Fibre
