EXO-GLASS FOR SURFBOARDS
Shapers® Exo-Glass fabric is the world's first composite from the mixture of S-Glass and E-Glass. Specially designed to make lighter, stronger and better performing surfboards.
EXO-glass Shapers® fiber is available in
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION PATENTED BY SHAPERS AUSTRALIA
EXO-GLASS SHAPERS® FABRIC FEATURES®
Shapers® EXO-Glass was specifically designed for the surfboard manufacturing industry..
Ultra light weight
Ultra light laminates. Reduced resin absorption thanks to the tight weave of the fabric.
Ease of use
Easy to impregnate and cut. Designed to lay flat with superior drapability.
High Clarity
Unique formulation delivers brighter, whiter surfboards than E-Glass.
Superior tensile strength
Improved mechanical properties for a stronger E-glass.
Strength to weight
Higher strength-to-weight ratio and increased flexural strength.
Reliable performance
High purity levels of fiberglass ensure consistent and reliable performance.
STANDARD LAYERS FOR SURFBOARDS
Glass layers commonly used for shortboards.
Comp/Lite
1 x EXO 4oz. Deck
1 x EXO 4oz. Bottom
Standard
1 x EXO 4oz. + 2oz. Deck
1 x EXO 4oz. Bottom
Strong
2 x EXO 4oz. Deck
1 x EXO 4oz. Bottom
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FIBERGLASS SHAPER®
Performance may vary on a finished product due to foam breads used and lamination techniques.
Breaking strength
Level of strength before breaking
Load and release
Bending and throwing capacity.
Fatigue resistance
Extended performance life.
Resistance to compression
Resistance to deformation.
Bending performance
Elasticity of a foam block.
