Fiber
spun into threads, yarns, ropes, strings
Sheet
materials can be laminated or layered to create a composite material
Particle
they can be added to composite mixture to provide unique properties
Matrix
glue that binds particles and fibers together
Weaving
produce carbon fiber and glass fiber sheets
molding
composites formed into molds
pultrusion
opposite of extrusion, composite material containing fibers is pulled through a former
Lamination
involves the laying down of sheets, with a matrix between them