Did you know that modern motorcycle helmets have little to no metal in them? If they were made from metals, they would transfer the shock to the wearer rather than absorbing the blow, and the results would be disastrous. If not metal, what is the best material to make a motorcycle helmet out of? The...Continue Reading
Imagine placing five garbage bags full of trash on every foot of coastline around the globe. This is equivalent to what occurs annually. Eight million tons of plastic waste from coastal nations escapes into the oceans. There are ways to contribute significantly to reducing plastic waste and consumption. Using a carbon fiber phone case is one of them....Continue Reading
More than one in six Americans will face foot pain at some point in their lives. Shoes with good support for the whole foot can help stabilize someone’s gait and ensure long-term pain reduction. Carbon fiber insoles have taken off with some people to address these problems. Do these shoe inserts live up to the hype?...Continue Reading
Despite its association with modern gear, carbon fiber has been part of the sports landscape since Kestrel introduced its carbon fiber bicycle in the late 1980s. Since then, carbon fiber has appealed to many sports professionals looking for lighter gear. Many of those products end up in landfills after a bad bike crash or a...Continue Reading
When it comes to snowboarding, enthusiasts are always on the lookout for gear that enhances performance, agility, and speed. In recent years, advancements in materials and design have revolutionized snowboard construction, leading to the emergence of lightweight carbon fiber snowboards. These cutting-edge boards offer riders unparalleled responsiveness, stability, and control, making them a game-changer for...Continue Reading
When choosing any new parts for your car, you have to consider the vehicle’s make, model, year, and brand. Price is another factor that may determine who you buy the part from and if it comes with a warranty attached. However, one of the underrated aspects to consider is weight and durability. Many metal...Continue Reading
Colored carbon fiber used to be reserved for luxury automakers like Lamborghini and Bugatti. It provides the superior performance of carbon fiber with an enhanced aesthetic appeal. Today, you don’t need to invest in a $3 million Lamborghini to experience colored carbon fiber. You can find it in products in a wide range of industries....Continue Reading
The carbon fiber industry produces hundreds of kilotons of the material each year. The growing popularity has attracted imitations, and many products reproduce the look of the material without its strength. How do you know which products offer carbon fiber’s many benefits? If you’re purchasing materials for a project, you don’t want to risk your...Continue Reading
What if your next tubing project used a material lighter than aluminum and strong enough to stop a bullet? You don’t need to treat the possibility like science fiction. Carbon fiber tubing offers unique properties no other material can match. While carbon fiber tubes don’t work for every project, the material has become popular in...Continue Reading
It isn’t just Americans that are tipping the scales these days. The average new vehicle hitting US roads weighs 175 more pounds than it did three years ago and over 1,000 more pounds than it did in 1980. We have a significant amount of electronics, powerful engines, and larger physical size to thank for this....Continue Reading
