Wets out easily with resin, great conformability, and ease of layup Braided sleeves are extremely resistant to cracks between layers, reducing the possibility of delaminating and increasing the strength of the product., fatigue-resistance for durable strength Braided with small elastic bias yarns to fit a variety of shapes, even conforming to parts with varying diameters Suitable for use with epoxy or vinyl ester resins, and also polyester resins primarily cosmetic when higher strength-to-weight ratios are not a factor Carbon Fiber Braided Sleeve, 1.5" Dia., 10 ft. Carbon tow braided to form sleeve. All data assumes 45 degree fiber orientation. However they can be reshaped +/-30%. 4.71" Circ. 0.36 oz./ft. 10.3 gm./ft.