| Pros | Exceptional strength • Durability • Lightweight |
| Type | Engineering material |
| History | Known since early 19th century |
| Applications | Airplanes • Automobiles • Building Construction • Infrastructure • Sports Equipment |
| Material Types | Fiberglass • Carbon Fiber • Kevlar • Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) |
| First Major Use | Post-Chicago Fire reconstruction (1871) |
