NF EP

Made with bast fibers like flax or hemp

NF EP

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

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