Made with bast fibers like flax or hemp
For NF EP a natural fiber mat (flax or hemp) is imbued with epoxy resin and afterwards compression molded using a high-temperature tool. The carrier can be laminated with TPO, textile or leather. The natural fiber content of NF EP is 70% and ensures price stability compared to products derived from fossil-fuel resources.
Benefits
- Low area weight
- High mechanical properties
- Coverstock application by vacuum covering (NF EP is air permeable)
- Fixing of retainers in natural fiber mat compression process
- Good crash performance
- No pre-treatment necessary for wrapping process
- Use of renewable material to reduce the carbon footprint
Applications
- Carrier for covered door panels
Experience
- In production since 2003
- Currently in production for BMW



