LONDON — April 20, 2022 — Hypetex will demonstrate both the processing and sustainability benefits of its patented colorization technology when it exhibits for the first time at JEC World 2022.
Exhibiting as part of the Composites UK stand (Booth R52), Hypetex will display its portfolio of uniquely colored carbon fiber materials including 3K woven styles, ultra-lightweight spread tow fabrics, UD and 3D materials. Hypetex will also present details of its latest ecofriendly colored flax materials which combine sustainably grown natural flax with sustainable coloring technologies.
Hypetex patented coloring technology, available in an extensive palette of standard and bespoke colors and shades, can be applied to traditional woven fabric constructions, non-woven UDs, spread tow and bespoke fabric designs. The technology replaces a traditional colored painted finish, providing an exceptional depth of color to any composite part, improving thermal conductivity and reducing heat absorption ,whilst reducing the overall weight and processing time with no compromise to the mechanical performance of the composite structure.
By removing the need for painting, and the associated preparation steps, Hypetex technology provides manufacturers with a repeatable straight out of the mold colored finish, that is not only easy to integrate into all composite processes, but also takes additional materials, consumables, and process time out of the component cost.
As part of its continued commitment to leading the drive for more sustainable composite solutions, and its focus on improvements based on the ESG framework. Hypetex will also display its new range of colored flax fiber textiles. The advanced coloring technology used protects the natural flax fibers throughout the high temperature processes required for composite production, avoiding burning or any discoloration issues common to natural fibers. In addition, Hypetex coloring solution is an ecofriendly sustainable alternative to traditional dyeing processes which are a significant cause of global water pollution.
The Hypetex team will be on hand throughout the show to provide additional details on Hypetex materials and their integration into the manufacturing process. Visitors to the Hypetex stand will be able see Hypetex carbon and flax products in raw fabric, and how its unique colour palette translates into the most distinctive finished molded components.
Hypetex partners SHD Composites, Textreme, Sigmatex and Angeloni will also have materials and components on display at JEC World 2022, including sporting equipment such as racquets, sticks, and skateboards, which highlight the massive range of processing options and potential applications for this novel technology. One such application, the adidas Kromaskin field hockey stick, with a unique Hypetex colored Textreme spread tow carbon finish, will also be part of the JEC Innovation Planets feature.
Posted: April 20, 2022
Source: Hypetex
