Remember that when buying many items at the one time from our store, you can click on the freight discount box at the time of your checkout, and receive a freight discount (this does not apply to DG Dangerous Goods freight).

Chopped strand fibreglass mat (CSM) - is the most extensively used reinforcement in the fibreglass industry. The advantages of CSM versus fabrics are their economic value, and how easily they conform to contours. They do not offer the strength characteristics of fabrics but are ideal for low-cost, rapid build-ups. CSM can be used alone or in conjunction with fibreglass fabrics, woven roving, or stitched fabrics in larger fabrications. CSM is commonly used for buildup use as in plywood decking and/or between layers of fabric when moulding.

Use only our polyester or vinyl ester resins with Emulsion-bound Chopped Strand Mat (CSM). When using epoxy resins, Powder-bound Chopped Strand Mat (CSM) must be used. Powder-bound CSM is available from us. Specify this in your purchase selection.

AACI fibreglass products come folded for lengths 1/2 m - 5 m OR rolled onto a roll (for a small additional fee if you prefer), and on a roll for 10 m, or 20 m lengths, then wrapped in plastic for shipping. If you require a specific length it can be rolled for you individually and collected from our factory at Hemmant.

The amount of resin needed to saturate (wet out) this 300-gram CSM is about 0.75 kg per square meter. This mat is cut one side and tapered on the other side

Always wear gloves and a dust mask and avoid breathing vapours of resin or dust residue. Accessories