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Hoses

// Protection and reinforcement of your components
Our Hoses made of glass, carbon and aramid fibres offer optimum protection for pipes and other cavities mechanic and thermal stresses. Whether woven or braided, they are versatile and adaptable.

Thanks to their elasticity the hoses adapt perfectly to different cavities. The drapeability is significantly improved by the tube’s stretchability. In woven tubes, this is achieved through the use of elastic weft yarns, as seen in our UD elastic tubes.

The product variations include a wide selection of materials and the option to flexibly adjust the width and weft density. In addition to geradlinigen Gewebeschläuchen produzieren wir auch gekrümmte Varianten, die zusätzliche Flexibilität für komplexe Anwendungen bieten.

Diese Schläuche werden im Bereich der Faserverbundwerkstoffe hauptsächlich zur reinforcement and sheathing components. Depending on requirements, both material and elasticity can be individually customized to meet the specific demands of your projects.

Our tubes combine functionality, versatility, and precision—perfect for demanding applications in composite manufacturing.

Woven hoses
Braided hoses

// Versatile application

Areas of application

  • Reinforcement of components
  • Protection of pipes and cavities
  • Use in fibre composite materials

Ceramic fabrics

// Mechanical strength meets thermal resilience
Gerster TechTex offers ceramic fabric for demanding applications requiring the highest thermal and mechanical requirements must be met. High-performance fibers such as aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) and high-silicate fibers based on S-glass are used, which are characterized by exceptional temperature resistance and stability. The fabrics are available in different orientations – both unidirectional as well as bidirectional – and can be customized with different types of weaves such as plain, twill, satin, or Panama. Wrinkle-free twisted fabrics can also be produced, resulting in a particularly smooth surface and high fiber orientation without creasing.

The width of the fabrics can be flexibly adjusted up to 320 cm, while the roll lengths can be up to 5000 meters on request. Depending on requirements, the materials can also be be combined with thermoplastics, for example to produce organo sheets. The ceramic fabrics are suitable for a wide variety of processing methods such as RTM (resin transfer molding), vacuum infusion, or pultrusion.

Thanks to their high temperature resistance, mechanical strength , and customizable structure, Gerster TechTex’s ceramic fabrics offer a powerful solution for industrial applications where conventional materials reach their limits. Twist-free fabrics in warp and weft directions ensure even material distribution and enable efficient further processing.

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Width

up to 320 cm

Fiber orientation

Unidirektional, Bidirektional

Roll length

bis zu 5000 Metern 

Hybrid fabrics glass / carbon / flax + PP PA PLA

// More than just reinforcement for function and surface
Our Hybrid fabrics combine technical reinforcement fibers such as glass, carbon, or flax with thermoplastic matrix materials like PP, PA, or PLA, offering an efficient solution for producing functional and visually high-quality components. Depending on requirements, commingled yarns, fiber yarn blends, or filament yarns are used. The fabrics are bidirectional riented, customizable up to widths of 200 cm, and based on the Draptex weave, which creates a closed fiber surface ideal for premium visible and painted applications.

Through their non-wavy structure the material offers excellent drapability and can be easily adapted to complex, concave, or convex geometries. The material behavior facilitates virtually wrinkle-free processing with minimal gaps, even with anspruchsvollen Formgebungen. Automated forming in heated molds, as used in interval heating presses, can be carried out reliably. At the same time, cutting costs are reduced, which significantly lowers process costs.

Hybrid fabrics from Gerster TechTex stand for high processing quality, dimensional accuracy, and cost efficiency, providing a powerful solution for demanding lightweight applications with high functional and aesthetic requirements.

Aviation
Automotive
Industry & mechanical engineering

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Width

bis zu 200 cm

Fiber orientation

Bidirektional

Hybrid fabrics — Glass / Carbon / Flax + PP/PA/PLA

// From fiber to molded part
Hybrid textiles from Gerster TechTex enable efficient Production of organo sheetsby combining reinforcing fibers such as glass, carbon, or flax with thermoplastic matrix materials such as PP, PA, or PLA. Processing is carried out using either commingled yarns, fiber yarn blends, or filament yarns, depending on the desired mechanical properties or thermoplastic content. The fiber volume fraction can be customized. The fabrics are bidirectional aligned and can be implemented up to a width of 100 cm. Through the use of Drapfix-bond This results in undulation-free, i.e. non-crimped, fabric structures (non-crimp fabric) with stable edges in both the warp and weft directions.

The textiles are characterized by a high drapability and can be easily adapted to complex component geometries, including concave or convex ones. The freely movable integration of the reinforcing yarns of reinforcement yarns in the knit structure allows excellent post-draping—a decisive advantage during automated forming in heated tool molds. The hybrid structures are ideal for processing in interval presses, enabling fast and economical production of organosheets.

Thanks to their structure, hybrid textiles ensure minimal wrinkling and advance minimizes gaps.. The amount of cutting required in advance is significantly reduced, which lowers overall process costs. This results in a highly functional material systemthat can be processed efficiently and precisely in both forming and consolidation.

Aviation
Automotive
Industry & mechanical engineering

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Width

up to 100cm

Fiber orientation

Bidirektional

Sewn/assembled profiles (Z, T, H, L)

// Form, power and efficiency combined
Gerster TechTex offers sewn and assembled profiles from high-quality materials such as carbon, glass, flax, basalt, aramid, and hybrid variants. Widths are customizable up to 200 millimeters, with multilayer thicknesses of up to 3 millimeters. Available Z-, T-, H- and L-Profiles, which are bidirectionally oriented and produced in various weaves such as plain, twill, satin, and basket.

The profiles are manufactured in weaves such as plain, twill, satin, and panama and impress with their Stable edges on both sidesthat prevent fraying and ensure a high-quality profile edge. An Integration of corner reinforcements is also possible.

The hinged and three-dimensional profiles are connected by sewing threads, providing a stable bond between the individual layers. Gerster TechTex delivers the profiles continuously on rolls, enabling cost-efficient and continuous production. endless on rollers, enabling cost-effective and continuous production.

Customer-specific requirements and individual wishes can be flexibly implemented, sampling offered as part of the service.

These fabricated profiles are ideally suited for processes such as Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), vacuum infusion, and pultrusion, offering an optimal combination of precision, stability, and cost-effectiveness.

Wind energy
Automotive
Sports industry
Orthopedic technology

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Width

bis zu 400 mm

Fiber orientation

Unidirektional, Bidirektional, 0/90 und +/- 45° (Multiaxial Profile)

Weight (g/m²)

individual

Roll length

individual

Woven profiles (Z, T, H, L)

// Combination of strength and flexibility
Gerster TechTex manufactures Woven profiles (Z, T, H, L) from high-quality materials such as carbon, glass, flax, basalt, aramid, and hybrid variants. Widths are customizable up to 200 millimeters, with multilayer thicknesses of up to 3 millimeters. Available profile types include Z-, T-, H-, and L-profiles, which are bidirectionally oriented and produced in various weaves such as plain, twill, satin, and basket. Z-, T-, H- and L-Profiles, which bidirectional aligned and produced in various weaves such as plain, twill, satin, and panama.

These profiles are three-dimensional and hinged, enabling flexible and efficient processing. Individual layers are via the web connection firmly together connected, which ensures stability and precision.

Gerster TechTex offers delivery of the profiles. endless on rollers which supports particularly economical production processes. For multi-layer profiles, additional Z-reinforcements possiblewhich further improve the mechanical properties.

Cost-efficient production takes place in a single step, whereby Custom development Requirements and requests are taken into account at all times. sampling are also possible in order to find the optimal solution for your project.

Our woven profiles combine innovative manufacturing with high quality and are ideally suited for processes such as Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), vacuum infusion, and pultrusion.

Wind energy
Automotive
Sports industry
Orthopedic technology

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Width

bis zu 200 mm

Fiber orientation

Bidirektional

Weight (g/m²)

individual

Roll length

individual

Non-flammable fiber composite

// Performance under heat, stability in detail
Gerster TechTex presents the non-combustible fiber composite NFW®, which consists of AR glass combined with a ceramic matrix. The fabrics are bidirectional and can be customized to widths of up to 260 centimeters. The classic canvas weave ensures a robust and uniform structure.

This special fabric was developed in close cooperation with our partner Keraguss and is particularly suitable for hand lay-up processes.

NFW® impresses with its proven non-combustibility according to the highest class A1, meeting stringent fire protection requirements. Additionally, customer-specific adaptations are always possible to optimally support your specific projects.

Twist-free fabrics in the warp and weft directions ensure consistent high quality. Roll lengths with fixed windings are available up to 5000 meters and offer an economical solution for your production.

With a Temperature resistance up to 1000 degrees Celsius , the non-combustible composite NFW® from Gerster TechTex is the reliable choice for applications demanding the highest levels of safety and heat resistance.

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Width

400 – 2600mm

Fiber orientation

0°, 0+90°

Weight (g/m²)

320g

Roll length

50 – 300lfm

Drapeable fabrics

// Fabric for every shape and contour
Gerster TechTex offers DRAPTEX , a specialized fabric made from materials such as carbon, glass, flax, basalt, aramid, and hybrid variants. The widths are customizable up to 260 centimeters, allowing optimal adaptation to your projects.

The fabric is bidirectional and is manufactured using the innovative Draptex weave. Wrinkle-free twill fabrics and the integration of hybrid yarns for the production of organic sheets round off the product portfolio. DRAPTEX impresses with its closed fiber surface, which was specially developed for high-quality viewing and painting applications. As Non Crimp Fabric (NCF) it guarantees a tissue-free structure without curvatures, enabling high drapability even with complex, concave, and convex component geometries.

The reduced cutting effort and lower process costs increase the efficiency of your manufacturing. Additionally, automated forming by closing the tool molds is possible. The formation of fabric openings (flow channels) improves infiltration, especially in multilayer applications. DRAPTEX enables the realization of challenging geometries realization of difficult geometries with small gaps and almost no wrinkling, resulting in first-class surface quality.

With the drapable fabrics from Gerster TechTex, you choose a fabric that meets the highest demands for appearance, formability, and cost-effectiveness.

Aviation
Automotive
Sports industry
Orthopedic technology

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Width

400 – 2600mm

Fiber orientation

0+90°

Weight (g/m²)

250 – 800g

Roll length

50 – 300lfm

Grid fabric

// Stability at every angle
Gerster TechTex offers Grid fabric made from high-quality materials such as carbon, glass, flax, basalt, aramid, and hybrid variants. The widths are customizable up to 320 centimeters, perfectly covering large-scale applications.

The tissues are bidirectional aligned and manufactured using special twist bonds with melt yarns. This combination ensures a high stability and functionality, which is particularly suitable for modern manufacturing processes.

Gerster TechTex grid fabrics are ideal for processes like Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), vacuum infusion, and pultrusion for tapes and composite textiles.

The possibility of different mesh sizes can be realized, enabling precise adaptation to your specific requirements. Customized solutions are implemented with maximum flexibility implemented to provide the best possible support for your projects.

With roll lengths and fixed winding, Gerster TechTex also offers an economical and efficient delivery format for your production. Our grid fabrics combine versatility with high quality and are a reliable choice for demanding composite applications.

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Width

400 – 3200mm

Fiber orientation

0°+90°

Weight (g/m²)

50 – 300g

Roll length

50 – 100lfm

Wide fabric

// Flexible in surface area, strong in fiber
Gerster TechTex manufactures Wide fabric from a variety of high-quality materials such as carbon, glass, flax, basalt, aramid, hybrid variants, and ceramics. The widths are customizable and extend up to an impressive 320 centimeters, perfectly accommodating even large-scale projects.

The tissues can unidirectional or bidirectional and are available in various weaves, including plain, twill, satin, basket, as well as other specialty weaves. For the highest demands, we offer undulation-free rotated fabrics that enable distortion-free processing.

A particular strength of our wide fabrics lies in the integration of thermoplastics, ideal for producing organosheets. The fabrics are well suited for modern manufacturing processes such as Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), vacuum infusion, and pultrusion.

Gerster TechTex implements customer-specific requirements with maximum precision. Twist-free fabrics in the warp and weft directions ensure consistent quality and Processing reliability. Roll lengths with fixed windings are available up to 5000 meters and offer an economical solution for your production.

With our wide fabrics, you invest in innovative, flexible, and high-performance materials that sustainably optimize your composite applications.

Aviation
Automotive
Authorities & military
Inspection of goods

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Width

400 – 3200mm

Fiber orientation

0°, 0+90°

Weight (g/m²)

150 – 300g

Roll length

50 – 300lfm

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