Marine Cloth

• Marine Cloth For Everyday Products
• Specifications for Marine Cloth
• Applications for Marine Cloth
• Characteristics of Marine Cloth
• Marine Cloth Finishes

BGF has been weaving fiberglass marine cloth since 1956. Our many years of manufacturing experience as well as our state of the art weaving and finishing techniques have made our marine cloth world class in the Marine industry.

Our marine cloth utilizes 100% fiberglass yarns and is woven in a variety of patterns and weights. One of the most important attributes of our marine cloth is the smoothness of the weave and the chemistry of the finish.

Marine Cloth For Everyday Products

Marine cloth can be found in many products we use every day, but we seldom realize they are present. Marine cloth lies hidden beneath composite materials or other layers or so that they are not visible to the eye, yet provide the support system that adds strength and stability to the product while not substantially increasing the weight.

Specifications for Marine Cloth

BGF's marine cloth meets several government military specifications such as:

MIL-Y-1140, MIL-C-9084, BMS 9-3, Lockheed FMS-3015A and Lockheed 5PTMGG15. Our marine cloth is sold in standard widths of 38” 50” & 60” and roll length is 125 yards.

Applications for Marine Cloth

BGF's marine cloth is used for the following applications:

Surfboard – Our marine cloth for surfboard applications is trade named Aerialite™. Aerialite was first introduced in 2002. Since its introduction, Aerialite has become the premier fiberglass marine cloth used in the surfboard industry. BGF developed a special proprietary processing for improved wetout and clarity. The marine cloth surface is extremely smooth and brilliant white so that graphics stand out above the rest. Aerialite is the best selling marine cloth for surfboard reinforcement in the world.

Low Pressure Reinforcements – BGF's marine cloth product line provides a variety of fiberglass fabrics ranging in weight from 3 oz. to 40 oz. per sq. yd. Various weaves are available depending upon the reinforcement requirements. Specialized finishes for marine cloth are matched with the customer's processing requirements and resin system for compatibility and ultimate bonding of the composite. Fiberglass marine cloth is utilized in the following products:

• Snowmobiles
• Sports Equipment
• Jet Ski
• Boat hulls
• Automotive tooling

Narrow Tape – Our marine cloth is woven into narrow tapes ranging in widths from 1” to 12” wide. It is sold in 50 yard rolls. Narrow woven marine cloth is utilized in boat building, boat repair and tooling applications such as:

• Marine tooling
• Hullboard reinforcement
• Repair kits
• Edge trim
• Pipe wrap
• Medical casting

Characteristics of Marine Cloth

• Strong
• Durable
• Dimensionally stable
• Lightweight
• Ductile
• Moldable

Marine Cloth Finishes

We offer a wide range of finishes for our marine cloth to ensure compatibility with your resin system. Following is a listing of BGF's marine cloth finishes:

• 497A – A marine cloth finish that is compatible with epoxy, phenolic, polyimide and polyester resins. This finish can undergo addition or condensation reactions with polymeric resins.
• 550 – A combination of Volan and silane agents compatible with polyester and epoxy resins used for marine cloth applications.
• 504 & 504A – Volan chrome complex finish compatible with polyester and epoxy resins for marine cloth applications.
• 538 – A marine cloth finish known as “Soft A-1100” based on Z-6040 silane compatible with epoxy resins.
• 558 – A finish for marine cloth based on Z-6040 silane compatible with epoxy resins
• 627 – A silane finish compatible with polyester and vinyl ester resins used for marine cloth.

BGF is known world wide for its high quality woven marine cloth. We have been a key supplier to the marine industry for almost 50 years and our customers are testimony to the superior quality and value of BGF's marine cloth, and the excellent service they can trust to be efficient and reliable.

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