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What is unidirectional carbon fibre and how does it look?

April 26, 2017carbon fibre look unidirectional

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What is unidirectional carbon fibre and how does it look?

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Unidirectional carbon fibre is one of the most common types of fibres used in the manufacturing of lightweight carbon fibre bike frames and forks. Once fully moulded the unidirectional fibre or “UD” as it is sometimes refer to resembles a marbling effect. This structurally sound appearance is a feature of “UD” carbon fibre and has been fully tested to EN 14781 and CPSC 16 CFR Part 1512 standards.