If you’re looking for one of the lightest and strongest materials currently on the market, you might consider carbon fiber. Carbon fiber was first discovered in the late 19th century, and it’s only gotten more advanced since then. The first use of carbon fiber was as a filament in lightbulbs, but it experienced a renaissance...Continue Reading

Ever since Roger Bacon discovered graphite whiskers in 1958, carbon fiber has become a mainstream option. Carbon fiber is used in high-performance applications ranging from airplanes and automobiles to satellites and even sporting goods. Carbon fiber was set to take the world by storm and even challenge fiberglass as one of the top textiles. The only reason fiberglass has held...Continue Reading