TeXtreme® Spread Tow UD Tapes – Reactive Binder integrates the ultra-thin precision of unidirectional Spread Tow tapes with a high-performance epoxy binder system engineered for advanced lightweight composite manufacturing. This solution enables ultra-low resin content prepregging without compromising structural performance, making it ideal for next-generation applications where minimal weight and maximum efficiency are essential.

Optimized for ultra-low areal weight reinforcements, particularly below 100 gsm, the Reactive Binder system utilizes a bisphenol-A-based epoxy resin that functions as both matrix and binder. Its compatibility with prepreg and liquid resin processes ensures mechanical consistency across production methods. Thermal stability up to 80°C allows repeated draping, pre-stacking, and part handling without degrading material integrity, offering exceptional process flexibility.

The system supports extended manufacturing timelines and streamlined logistics, with a 12-month outlife at room temperature that eliminates the need for refrigerated storage. Designed to cure at a minimum of 150°C, it is fully compatible with a wide range of TeXtreme® reinforcements and supports the efficient layup of complex, large-scale composite components.