CF is wonderful in compression but leaves a bit to be desired in tension- an ideal composite in your situation will need to support both (and hence their inbred

CF is wonderful in compression but leaves a bit to be desired in tension- an ideal composite in your situation will need to support both (and hence their inbred children, shear, torsion, and bending). Kevlar-49 (aramid) and Spectra (UHMW polyethylene) make great complements to carbon fiber. Wrapping your CF with Kevlar fabric (particularly Kevlar prepreg) will help arrest delamination and make the finished composite a lot tougher. Since Kevlar doesn't conduct electricity (graphite does anisotropically), this may help with your RF issues as well.