For the TWIKE 5, we aimed on the one hand for a high degree of freedom of form and inherent rigidity of all shaping surface parts. On the other hand, an appropriate investment in tools is required in relation to the planned series. And last but not least, in addition to all the ecological requirements, a high-quality appearance of all surfaces is essential. Surface and structural components made of flax, partially supported with layers of carbon fibers, meet all these requirements perfectly and the manufacturing process defined with the development partner First Composites GmbH from Niederbreitbach in Rhineland-Palatinate also allows a high-quality and attractive surface in addition to high dimensional accuracy and a high degree of lightweight construction. This is deliberately not painted, but only partially foiled for individual coloring and confidently shows the texture of the flax fiber in its sporty, tailored suit. The photo shows the recently completed two mold halves for the production of the seat shells, which will also be reinforced with a combination of carbon and flax fibers and in whose upper cover layers a seat heating will be woven. A more detailed description of the seats optimized for use in the TWIKE will follow in a later article. Stay tuned.
