Redefining Fiber Sizing for the Next Generation of Composites
We’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between Soarce, Inc. and Omnia Products, naming them our official sizing partner for fiber-reinforced composites. This collaboration marks a critical step in commercializing Soarce’s high performance seaweed-based nanofiber coatings into industry-relevant composite manufacturing processes.
About the Partners
Soarce is a materials innovation company that transforms natural biomass, like seaweed & hemp into high-performance nanomaterials that increase the efficiency in fiber-reinforced composite manufacturing like carbonfiber to enable them to be lighter, stronger, and more cost effective.
Omnia Products is a leading provider of advanced fiber sizing technologies, specializing in custom formulations for carbon, quartz, and natural fibers. With decades of expertise and infrastructure to match, Omnia enables composite manufacturers to maximize fiber performance and manufacturing efficiency.
Why Fiber Sizing Matters
In composite manufacturing, sizing refers to the ultra-thin coating applied to fibers before they are embedded into a resin. Traditionally, these coatings serve two basic purposes:
- Protecting the fiber during handling and processing
- Promoting adhesion between the fiber and resin matrix
However, conventional sizing agents, typically made from petroleum based polymers like polyurethane, are limited in scope. They’re often optimized for a single resin system and offer minimal functional benefit beyond basic adhesion.
Soarce’s Advantage- Nanomaterials That Do More
Our seaweed-derived nanofibers go far beyond basic adhesion. Applied as a fiber sizing, they enable:
- Stronger fiber-matrix bonding for improved interfacial adhesion
- Enhanced mechanical and thermal properties in composite parts
- Embedded functionality such as EMI shielding, flame resistance, and moisture control
- Reduced material input – fewer layers and less resin required
- Drop-in compatibility with both bio-based and synthetic resins
- Sustainable performance with no compromise on quality
By integrating these materials at the fiber level, manufacturers can reduce the need for post-treatments, use more cost-effective fibers, and build stronger, lighter composite parts, without over engineering.
What This Partnership Unlocks
Through this partnership, Omnia will apply Soarce’s nanomaterials onto a range of technical fibers, including:
- Carbon fiber
- Quartz fiber
- Natural fibers like flax and hemp
- and more!
Omnia’s equipment and expertise enable the seamless incorporation of Soarce’s nanofiber sizing into existing manufacturing workflows, offering composite producers a plug-and-play solution to boost performance at the fiber level. Additionally, Omnia will stock and offer Soarce’s nanomaterial sizing for sale directly through their website, making it even easier for manufacturers to access and implement.
Building Real-World Impact
This isn’t just a lab-scale trial-together we’re co-developing and validating formulations for real-world use cases across industries. Whether it’s aerospace, automotive, or sustainable building materials, this partnership gives manufacturers a new lever for performance and regulatory readiness.
