Bio-based composites are real high-performance materials, not just an aesthetic option. This was demonstrated in AeroDelft’s newly revealed nose cowling for their hydrogen-powered aircraft. The part is made using our own Eve Tile Flax in combination with a biobased polyester resin. The unidirectional fibres in the Eve Tile provide a competitive stiffness-to-weight ratio, making them suitable for stiffness-driven aerospace structures. Beyond supplying materials, Eve Reverse's

Flax and hemp were once Europe's most important industrial crops, supplying fibre for linen, rope and sailcloth. Today engineers are rediscovering them as lightweight, strong raw materials for natural fibre composites in automotive interiors, construction and furniture. This article traces their journey from field to product: fibre structure, retting and processing, and the European partnership between Eve Reverse (NL) and FUSE Composite (DE) strengthening the bio-based value