Although carbon fiber is great for making bike components, it’s no secret that it's a bad time for the environment. Its toxic production process, large amounts of energy, and labor-intensive manufacturing, combined with the fact that it becomes a material dead-end once the carbon product is no longer usable, is problematic.
To combat this, CSS Composites has developed a thermoplastic composite material called FusionFiber. Instead of using epoxy or resins to bond the carbon fiber together, FusionFiber uses heat and pressure to bond dry nylon-impregnated carbon fiber sheets. The FusionFiber process reduces the toxic ingredients required for manufacturing, lowers energy demands, and simplifies the production process. Additionally, when a FusionFiber product reaches the end of its life it is said to be 100 percent recyclable too.
