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Basalt fiber, a "green high-performance fiber" derived from natural basalt ore, boasts inherent advantages such as high temperature resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, excellent mechanical properties, and environmental biodegradability, leading to the development of various high-value products in the textile industry. Among these, untwisted yarn and nonwoven fabric are two of the most widely used and core-value representatives. Relying on different textile processes and structural characteristics, they respectively achieve differentiated empowerment in areas such as high-end composite material reinforcement, industrial protection, and environmental filtration.

High-quality basalt fiber cloth specially designed for producing high-performance epoxy resin laminates board. It uses continuous basalt fibers through special weaving and surface treatment processes to achieve the best wettability and adhesion with the epoxy resin system, the final composite materials with outstanding mechanical properties, heat resistance and corrosion resistance.

Basalt fiber nonwoven fabric is a sheet material made by randomly or orientedly laying chopped basalt fibers or continuous filaments into a web and then reinforcing it through nonwoven processes such as needle punching, hydroentangling, and meltblowing (which requires the addition of a small amount of hot-melt fibers). Its core value lies in its "structural controllability" and "functional versatility." By adjusting the fiber length, web laying method, and reinforcement process, its physical and chemical properties can be customized to suit different scenarios.

Basalt fiber untwisted Cloth is a thin fabric woven from continuous basalt fiber filaments (untwisted or weakly twisted) using simple weave structures such as plain and twill. Its core value lies in maximizing the retention of the mechanical properties and functionality of basalt fibers through a structural design of "low twist + high continuity," making it an ideal reinforcing substrate in the field of composite materials.

Basalt fiber material has powerful uses. So, how is basalt fiber produced? It is a continuous fiber made by high-speed drawing of basalt rock material after being melted at 1450°C to 1500°C through a platinum-rhodium alloy spinneret. Basalt fiber is brown or gold in color. Basalt fiber is a new type of inorganic, environmentally friendly, green, high-performance fiber material. It is a new material for the 21st century that is green, environmentally friendly, and non-polluting, and it is one of China's four major high-performance fibers. Basalt fiber exhibits excellent properties in terms of strength, resistance to high and low temperatures, corrosion resistance, thermal insulation, sound insulation, flame retardancy, as well as chemical and electrical insulation.

The research paper titled “Hierarchical basalt metayarn for ergonomic protective space textiles” was published in the journal Matter by the team of Professor Xia Zhigang and Academician Xu Weilin from the National Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing at Wuhan Textile University, in collaboration with Professor Tao Guangming.

Basalt fiber is not only characterized by high strength, good thermal stability, resistance to damage to counterparts, low wear, and a stable friction coefficient, but also by suitable pricing. The application of basalt fiber in friction-enhancing materials is beneficial for both increasing the lifespan of automotive friction materials and improving their operating temperature. It can also resolve various existing drawbacks of current friction materials, which helps to address the thermal fading phenomenon in traditional automotive brakes, thereby reducing the incidence of traffic accidents.

Basalt Fiber Reinforced Plastics (BFRP) are emerging as a powerful alternative to traditional materials, offering a compelling blend of sustainability, high performance, and cost-effectiveness. Derived from volcanic rock, basalt fibers possess superior mechanical properties, excellent chemical stability, and environmental friendliness. These characteristics position BFRP as a game-changer for critical industries, particularly those prioritizing lightweight structures, durability, and resistance to harsh environments.

The exhibition location at the Eurasian Composites Show in Istanbul, Turkey, has changed from Hall 6, Booth B540 to Hall 5, Booth B540.

Acid-base etched basalt fiber is a specially treated basalt fiber material with unique physical and chemical properties.