Toray unveils world’s strongest carbon fiber

Toray Industries, Inc. have developed a remarkable carbon fiber called TORAYCA™ T1200, which is the strongest in the world, with a strength of 1,160 kilopound per square inch (Ksi). This new carbon fiber is a step forward in reducing environmental impact by making lightweight carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic materials. It also opens up new possibilities for applications requiring extreme strength, including aerostructures, defense, alternative energy, and consumer products.

Toray, a leading company in this field, has worked on improving their unique technology to control the structure of the fiber at the nanoscale level. This enhanced technology allowed them to create TORAYCA™ T1200, which has a tensile strength of up to 1,160 Ksi. This is more than 10% higher than their previous top-grade carbon fiber, TORAYCA™ T1100, which is used in various applications like defense, space, aircraft, and sports equipment.

Toray accomplished this development in their new facility at the Ehime Plant in Masaki-cho, Ehime Prefecture. This new fiber, T1200, is a game-changer in terms of strength.

As part of the Toray Group’s Sustainability Vision, the company is dedicated to developing innovative technologies and materials that contribute to sustainable progress. TORAYCA™ T1200 is a reflection of this commitment. It aligns with the Toray Group’s vision to balance greenhouse gas emissions and absorption on a global scale.

The company remains focused on improving the performance and availability of TORAYCA™ carbon fiber, in line with its corporate philosophy of creating new value for society through innovative ideas, technologies, and products.