Recommended For
- Weaving and braiding
- Filament winding
- Pultrusion
- Prepreg production
- Chopping or downstream conversion
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Carbon Fiber Yarn & Tow
Continuous carbon fiber yarn, carbon fiber tow and carbon fiber roving supplied on bobbins for weaving, braiding, filament winding, pultrusion, prepreg production and chopping.
Quick Answer
Carbon Fiber Yarn & Tow in one minute.
Carbon fiber yarn, also called carbon fiber tow or carbon fiber roving in different industries, is a continuous bundle of carbon filaments supplied on bobbins for weaving, braiding, filament winding, pultrusion, prepreg production and chopping.
- Product type
- Carbon Fiber Yarn, Tow & Precursor Materials
- Product type
- Carbon fiber yarn / carbon fiber tow / carbon fiber roving
- Tow size
- 1K / 3K / 6K / 12K / 24K / 48K / 50K
- Grade
- T300 / T700 / T800 / high modulus / custom
- Brand options
- Selected Chinese and international brands by request
- Package
- Bobbin / spool / carton / pallet
- Documents
- TDS / SDS / COA by product scope and order agreement
- End-use review
- Some high-performance carbon fiber materials, prepregs, yarns, tow, CFRP components and related products may require end-use and end-user review before quotation or shipment.
Specification table
Brand and tow options for inquiry
Brand and grade availability changes with allocation and market supply. Final yarn TDS must follow the selected manufacturer's batch documentation.
| Brand / source | Typical tow options | Typical grade positioning | Common use | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongfu Shenying | 3K / 12K / 24K / 48K typical options | Standard, high-strength and higher performance series | Weaving, prepreg, fishing rods, sports | Subject to model availability |
| Jilin Chemical Fiber | 12K / 25K / 35K / 50K typical options | Standard and large-tow industrial grades | Wind, pultrusion, industrial composites | Large-tow supply by batch |
| Jiangsu Hengshen | 3K / 6K / 12K / 24K typical options | Standard, high-strength and intermediate modulus series | Industrial, sports, automotive, prepreg | Confirm grade and sizing |
| Hyosung TANSOME | 12K / 24K typical; selected 6K/other options | Standard and intermediate modulus options | Energy, sports, automotive, industrial | Availability by region |
| Other sources by request | 1K-50K by customer requirement | By customer requirement | General composite conversion | Customer confirmation required |
Product overview
How Carbon Fiber Yarn & Tow is used.
The overview explains typical buyer context without replacing customer testing, engineering validation or official batch documents.
Carbon Fiber Yarn and Tow are base materials for weaving, pultrusion, filament winding, prepregging and many downstream composite processes.
We can supply or source carbon fiber yarn and tow according to customer requirements, including selected Chinese and international brand options. Brand availability depends on stock, batch, order quantity, destination country and compliance review.
We do not imply official authorization unless separately stated. End-use, end-user and destination details may be required before quotation or shipment for selected high-performance carbon fiber materials.
The correct yarn should be selected by tow size, strength grade, modulus, sizing compatibility, package format, spreading behavior, fuzz level and customer processing method.
Production video
Carbon fiber tow spools on a production creel
A real production-floor view of carbon fiber tow packages feeding from a creel for downstream textile and composite conversion processes.
Available specifications
Common options for RFQ preparation.
Tow sizeSmall tow and large tow options
BrandsChinese and international brand sourcing
UseWeaving, pultrusion, winding, prepregging
ReviewEnd use, destination and document needs checked before shipment
Grade and document confirmation
| Property | Required confirmation | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Tow and source grade | Selected supplier TDS and batch | 12K source grade documented; other sizes by quotation |
| Tensile properties | Selected supplier TDS / COA | Do not use a generic family range for qualification |
| Sizing | Supplier declaration and downstream process | Confirm resin or polymer compatibility |
| Bobbin format | Net weight and dimensions by source | Confirm equipment fit before order |
| Package | Bobbin/spool in carton or pallet by supplier standard | Supplier package standard |
Export compliance support
| Item | Typical support | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| License-related experience | Dual-use item export license application document preparation | Subject to actual product grade, destination and regulation review |
| Buyer information | End-use, end-user, application and destination details may be required | Confirmed before quotation or shipment |
| Supplier documents | COA, TDS, packing list and batch information where available | Final documents depend on selected brand and batch |
| Compliance position | Order reviewed according to export terms and applicable controls | Approval depends on competent authority review |
Applications
Where this product is commonly specified.
Material suitability should be verified through the customer's process, design requirements and application testing.
Carbon fabric weaving
UD fabric and prepreg production
Pultruded plates, rods and tubes
Filament-wound fishing rods, tubes and sports components
Chopped fiber and milled fiber conversion
Recommended For / Not Recommended For
Match the material to the right buying situation.
This is a practical shortlist for RFQ preparation. Final suitability depends on customer testing, resin compatibility and engineering validation.
Not Recommended For
- Buyers looking for finished woven fabric
- Projects without clear process or sizing requirement
- Orders without end-use and destination information where review is required
How to choose this product
Selection guidance before sampling.
Use the published 12K supply reference only for its stated scope; 3K, 24K and 50K requests require source-specific confirmation.
Specify tow size, grade, sizing, linear-density request, bobbin format and compatible downstream process.
Use neutral source or brand requests; availability depends on batch, stock, order quantity and compliance review.
End-use and end-user information may be required before quotation or shipment.
RFQ information required
Details requested for Carbon Fiber Yarn / Tow.
Brand availability depends on stock, batch, order quantity, destination country and compliance review. We do not imply official authorization unless separately stated.
Tow size
Brand requirement
Grade
Sizing type
Compatible process
Bobbin weight
Application / End Use
Quantity
Destination Country
Required Documents
Documents available
Technical product documents
Document availability depends on material family, specification, order agreement and batch. Final values are confirmed by official documents, not by website examples.
Material specifications, typical properties and recommended use.
Hazard information, handling guidance and safety measures where applicable.
Batch information and material characteristics when available for confirmed orders.
Packaging and shipping
Confirm packing before shipment.
Packing method depends on roll size, component geometry, quantity and destination. Roll protection, cartons, pallets, labels and packing photos can be discussed before shipment.
FAQ
Common buyer questions.
Can you supply specific brands such as Zhongfu Shenying or Hyosung?
Brand-specific supply can be discussed, but availability depends on grade, tow size, allocation, export terms and batch stock.
What information is needed for carbon fiber yarn quotation?
Please provide brand preference, grade, tow size, sizing requirement, package requirement, monthly quantity and downstream process.
Which carbon fiber tow sizes can you supply?
Inquiry options include 1K, 3K, 6K, 12K, 24K, 48K and 50K carbon fiber tow. Final availability, grade, sizing, package and batch documents are confirmed for each quotation.
Can you support dual-use item export license documentation?
For carbon fiber yarn and tow projects that may involve dual-use item review, we can support the preparation of license application materials, end-use information and related export documents. Approval depends on the actual product, destination, end use and competent authority review.
Buyer guides
Technical guidance for Carbon Fiber Yarn & Tow.
Use these guides to compare material options and prepare a specification-first RFQ. Final order values remain subject to quotation and document review.
Carbon Fiber Tow RFQ ChecklistPrepare a specification-first RFQ for 1K-50K carbon fiber tow covering grade, sizing, package, process, quantity, destination and final application.Carbon Fiber Tow Size Guide: 1K to 50KCompare 1K, 3K, 6K, 12K, 24K, 48K and 50K carbon fiber tow for weaving, braiding, winding, pultrusion, prepreg conversion and RFQ preparation.Carbon Fiber Yarn vs Tow vs RovingUnderstand carbon fiber yarn, tow and roving terms for weaving, braiding, winding, pultrusion, prepreg and chopping applications.
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