Biofibix launches high-performance isotropic flax reinforcements

generation flax grower and scutcher, Hypermat directly addresses the economic and processing challenges that have limited the adoption of yarn-based flax fabrics in composites. Their innovation aligns with the Alliance’s commitment to advancing sustainable, European-grown natural fibres in industrial markets.

Hypermat is produced in-house from controlled flax sources and manufactured on a high-capacity line capable of up to 2 t per day. The materials offer consistent availability and tailored formats, with nominal weights from 300 to 1,200 gsm and widths ranging from 25 mm to 2,300 mm.

Hypermat delivers notable mechanical improvements, including double the flexural stiffness and a 25% weight reduction compared to quadriaxial glass reinforcements. Hypermat materials outperform glass fibre in specific bending stiffness tests and deliver exceptional comfort, safety and quietness to the end user.

Boosting performance and sustainability

Biofibix’s proprietary treatment process improves the flax fibres’ moisture resistance and reduces resin uptake, increasing performance in humid or load-bearing environments while also supporting higher fibre volume fractions. The improved resin economy further enhances the sustainability profile of the composite, with each kilogram of Hypermat-based composite storing approximately 0.75 kg of CO₂ and all manufacturing conducted within a 150 km supply radius.

Available in stock weights of 300, 500 and 600 gsm, with custom formats also available, Hypermat is already being trialled by industry partners in the sporting goods, marine and infrastructure industries. With a balance of affordability, performance and environmental benefit, Biofibix Hypermat is positioned to expand the practical use of flax fibre reinforcements across high-volume applications.

“Cost-effective nonwoven manufacturing, combined with our unique Biofibix fibre treatment, has created a powerful solution for low impact composites across a host of applications,” said Gilles Koolen. “We’ve reengineered our reinforcement in response to market needs, enabling Hypermat to offer cost effective and comparable performance to quadriaxial flax non-crimps and quasi-isotropic lay-ups.”

about the Alliance of European Flax-Linen & Hemp

The Alliance of European Flax-Linen & Hemp is dedicated to promoting and supporting the flax and hemp industries across Europe. Through collaborative efforts, we aim to ensure sustainable growth, high-quality production and a prosperous future for flax and hemp cultivation and processing.