
Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP)
GFRP is an acronym for Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic or Glass Reinforced Polymer. It is also often referred to as fiber glass (fiber glass in the US) or glass fiber composite and belongs to a family of products known as FRP or Fiber Reinforced Plastics. GFRP products are made from Glass fiber reinforced polymers, typically with a polyester or vinylester thermoset resin matrix. Thermoset polymers are formed by a chemical reaction, initiated by adding a catalyst, which causes an irreversible hardening of the resin. This is coupled with reinforcement, achieved by the incorporation of glass fibers during the production process. The fibers may be in the form of fine long strands, chopped stands or woven mats. The production techniques by which this is achieved varied and can range from a simple manual process to one which is highly automated, utilizing robotic machinery.

Advantages of GFRP
- Little or no maintenance required
- Warm to the touch
- Good resistance to a wide range of chemicals
- Long service life
- Easy fabrication and machining
- Flame retardant versions available
- Wide operating temperature range
- Sustainable – low energy manufacturing processes
- Resistant to insect infestation
- Recycling




