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 cost savings are an added benefit.
Alternatives to Carbon Fiber Course Description Coyote Design
Is there a different epoxy that helps with saturation concerns?
Most all epoxies wet nicely. Only some keep the nice golden color.