What is a composite?

Products obtained by reinforcing thermoset or thermoplastic resins—containing resin additives—with fiber reinforcements (glass, carbon, aramid, etc.) or fillers, and subsequently curing the mixture through a specific process, are referred to as composites.

Therefore, the terms "reinforced plastics" and "composites" are synonymous. Composite technology enables the development of high-performance products by combining the advantageous properties of different materials.

Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic CTP is a composite material consisting of unsaturated polyester reinforced with glass fiber to enhance its physical strength properties.

CTP offers significant advantages due to its ability to adapt to various production methods, its capacity to be engineered with properties suited to specific applications, and its high strength—outperforming many materials such as wood, concrete, metal, and glass. CTP is a Turkish acronym derived from the words for "Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic." Similar materials are referred to by different acronyms in other countries.