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View the 2009 Technical Fabrics Handbook - Graco Supply

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FIBER GLASS FABRIC FINISHES<br />

Fiber Glass <strong>Fabrics</strong> are available with a variety of finishes<br />

and treatments.<br />

Greige: Loom state fabric that includes <strong>the</strong><br />

organic binders and size applied to <strong>the</strong><br />

yarn prior to weaving.<br />

Carmelized: Partially heat cleaned fabric in which<br />

<strong>the</strong> organic binders and size are only<br />

partially volatilized.<br />

Finished: Fully heat cleaned fabric treated with<br />

<strong>the</strong> coupling agent which provides a<br />

chemical bond between <strong>the</strong> fiber glass<br />

surface and various matrix resins.<br />

The following finish charts offer recommended Hexcel<br />

finishes based on compatibility with resin systems and<br />

include special finish processes.<br />

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