Sigmatex, a leading manufacture of carbon fibre textiles for composite material applications, has announced its collaboration with British bike manufacturer Orro, on its new range of elite road bikes.

The company will use the Sigmatex Spread-Tow Carbon technology in the development of its new Gold STC and STC Signature models. Orro’s objective is to create the high performance and stylish bikes for serious riders.

The company assembles and finishes each of its bikes by hand at the company’s assembly facility in Sussex at the foot of Ditchling Beacon. The manufacturer employs its own unique Orro Shape Designs, and all of its carbon and aluminium frames carry the company’s OSD mark.

Collaboration

The Gold Signature bikes utilise Sigmatex’s advanced textile solution, sigmaST to support Orro’s objectives for achieving lightweight and strength. commented

“We are very proud of our new range of Gold bikes and it’s fantastic to have a top British carbon manufacturer in Sigmatex on board to help keep Orro at the forefront of cycling innovation,” commented Adam Glew, from Orro.

Carbon fibre textile

sigmaST is an innovative carbon fibre textile, increasingly used for its lightweight nature and improved mechanical performance when compared to traditional carbon textiles.

It is 20% lighter than traditional carbon fabrics and has an excellent strength to weight ratio, the manufacturer reports. According to the company, this technology is highly advantageous in industries where there is an increasing demand for strength and stiffness combined with low weight.

Sigmatex

Sigmatex develops and manufactures carbon fibre textiles for composite material applications. From its international locations, Sigmatex supplies spread tow, 2D woven, unidirectional, multiaxial (non-crimp), 3D textiles and recycled fabrics across a broad range of industries.

Sigmatex works with customers to create carbon fibre textiles which meet various requirements including fibre orientation, crimp, drapeability, thickness and resin permeability.

www.sigmatex.com