Recycled fibers: just as strong, often even stronger

Recycled fibers: just as strong, often even stronger

The market still believes that recycled carbon fibers are inferior to virgin fibers. But anyone who still claims this today is ignoring the facts.
Thanks to advanced recycling processes and quality control, we supply fibers that perform at least as well — and often even better.

Debunking the misconception:
Recent test results show polycarbonate compounds filled with recycled carbon fibers.

  • Yellow bar: performance of existing market products with virgin fibers.
  • Green bar: Procotex compounds with recycled carbon fibers.

Result: the same or better mechanical properties. And the best part? These performance characteristics are reproducible batch after batch.

Why our processes make the difference:

  • Selective fiber streams: we work with high-quality residual materials such as prepreg waste and spool residues.
  • Sizing technology: our fibers are chemically coated for compatibility with future matrix systems.
  • Micron-level quality control: each batch is tested for tensile strength, elasticity, and thermal stability.

Applications where performance counts:

  • Automotive: structural components, door panels, EMI shielding
  • Electronics: conductive housings, chip packaging
  • 3D printing: high-strength extrusion filaments

Conclusion:
Recycled fibers are no longer a compromise. They are the smart choice for engineers who want to combine high performance, lower CO₂ emissions, and competitive prices.