Ideal for DIY Projects: Low-cost repairs with uniform strength and stiffness throughout. Works well with polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy resins. No Crimp Construction: +/- 45-degree fabric lightly stitched to 3/4 ounce chopped strand mat. This design provides reduced print-through and superior stiffness compared to woven fabrics. Resin Usage: For every yard of 38" 1708 Biaxial Fiberglass, it needs just under a half gallon of resin. Perfect for repairs, tabbing, and reinforcing. Versatile Applications: Suitable for a wide range of applications, including marine, aerospace, FRP parts, auto body, wood, fiberglass, and metal. Grade A-True Composites: A trusted brand in the marine industry, known for its high-quality products. The term “1708 Fiberglass” refers to the combined weight of the layers in the material. Specifically, the biaxial weave fabric, oriented at +/- 45 degrees, weighs 17 ounces per square yard, while the mat backing adds another 8 ounces per square yard, totaling 25 ounces per square yard. This flat, non-crimped fiber sheet offers a smoother finish with less visible patterns (reduced print-through) and enhanced rigidity compared to standard woven fabrics. It’s an excellent choice for various repair tasks, edge reinforcement, and structural strengthening. The versatility of this general-purpose, knitted fiberglass cloth makes it suitable for numerous applications, including manual layup with brushes or rollers, spray-on methods, and use in sectors such as marine, transportation, automotive, aerospace, and more. It’s also effective as a waterproof sealant for flooring. The #1708 E-glass Biaxial Cloth features a biaxial (+/-45 degree) weave with a 3/4 ounce mat backing, lightly stitched together. This product, offered by TRUE COMPOSITES, is a Biaxial Fiberglass Chopped Strand Cloth measuring 38 inches in width and 5 yards in length. It’s ideal for laminating repair kits and is well-suited for use on boats, car exteriors, canoes, surfboards, and provides a non-tacky finish upon application