Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) where glass fiber acts as the reinforced fiber. The glass fiber can be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric. The matrix may be a thermosetting plastic – most often epoxy, polyester resin – or vinylester, or a thermoplastic. Glass fibers are considered the predominant reinforcements for polymer matrix composites due to their high electrical insulating properties, low susceptibility to moisture and high mechanical properties. Fiberglass had a wide range of applications, from marine and construction to pipe and tank.
