Basalt Fabric in Tiangong Space Station’s Armored Debris Shielding
Basalt fabric included in reinforced shielding on the Tiangong space station to protect against debris and micrometeorite impacts in low Earth orbit.
JOMUNJO ATELIER’s Haute Couture with Basalt Silk Fabric
Jordi Muntané Jordán is using basalt fiber to create beautiful haute couture. Fabricating his own basalt fabric "volcanic rock silk" -- soft, breathable and unique.
Skiff hull laminated with Basalt Fabric
Capt Kise used basalt plain weave fabric to laminate his Chris Morejohn designed 18.5’ Beryllium Skiff. Basalt fabric chosen because it is more impact resistant than fiberglass and has extra durability.
Windelo build innovative boats with Basalt Fiber
Windelo Ocean Future catamarans are built with eco friendly composites made from Basalt Fiber and PET foam. With a goal to have the lowest environmental impact, the yachts include electric engines and green energy sources.
Cerny Yacht Design uses basalt fabric in construction
Here are a few yacht build projects that include basalt fabric in the construction. Crossover 20 design being built by Clayton Colleran. CernyYachtDesign Instagram "How many people can say they own a boat made from volcanic rock?! A client from Australia turned us onto basalt [...]
Optimaster 310 hull built with basalt fabric
Students enrolled in Birchwood Middle School's Marine Tech program recently built an Optimaster 310 sailboat from plans and an instructional manual provided by Brazilian architect, author, and boat builder Eduardo Marcondes. The Optimaster's hull was built using Basalt Twill Fabric and Basalt Woven Tape. Funding [...]
New boats being built using basalt volcanic rock fiber fabrics
Famous skiff designer Chris Morejohn is making a new boat using basalt volcanic rock fiber fabrics. Chris has reported that he first made similar size panels of Fiberglass, Kevlar, Carbon and Basalt fibers to test. Smashing with a hammer each panel was easily [...]
Coyote Design switch from carbon fiber to basalt braided sleeving
YouTube Video: Matt Perkins, President of Coyote Design explains why they switched from carbon fiber to basalt braided sleeving in their prosthetics. Primary reasons: basalt fiber does not itch and irritate like carbon fiber. Creates a more flexible socket which the patient likes, plus the [...]
Ducati Monster features basalt fabric
BIKEEXIF article about Ducati Monster 400 cafe racer featuring basalt fiber. To quote New Zealander Max Betteridge: “In many ways, basalt is the new carbon,” he tells us. “It has similar performance to carbon but at a lower price. What captured me was the subtle [...]
Basalt fabric for wearable heat protective clothing
As shown at Dutch Design Week Eindhoven, students Anja Zachau and Jakob Kukula explored new applications for heat resistant basalt fiber. Turning the basalt fabric into heat protective clothing.