Lily Canter finds her new favourite long distance trail running shoe – but is the Hoka Mafate X fast enough for serious ...

Carbon fiber's dominance has been built over decades, and industries are deeply invested in the current supply chains and manufacturing infrastructure. Nevertheless, the direction is clear.

The potential EU ban has raised a significant concern for Japanese carbon-fiber producers as they account for over half the world's market share, according to Nikkei Asia. Toray Industries, one of ...

Carbon fiber is also found in planes, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and in wind turbines. Bicycle, sailboat masts, and fishing rod manufacturers also rely on carbon fiber to keep weight low.

Update, 11:45am EDT, 4/15/2025: The European Parliament has told Motor1 Italia that carbon fiber will be removed from the amendment that would have placed it on the list of unhealthy materials in ...

The European Union's parliament wants to add carbon fiber to a list of hazardous materials, effectively banning the material starting in 2029. By Jack Fitzgerald Published: Apr 14, 2025 ...

Research shows feasting fungi could revolutionize carbon-fiber recycling Date: December 10, 2024 Source: University of Kansas Summary: A new biotechnological process shows how to break down and ...

A carbon-fiber plate runs through the middle of the shoe’s sole, and, according to Lieberman, what it does is still a bit of a mystery. A common misconception is that the plate itself acts as a ...

Several studies have shown that by switching to a carbon fiber shoe, experienced runners can expect a 2-4% increase in running economy, leading to roughly a 2.67% improvement in running performance.

The Nike Vaporfly 4% was the first shoe with a carbon fiber plate to come on the market, in 2017 (after the 2016 Rio Olympics, where the top three male finishers in the marathon all wore them ...