Introduction to SikaFibres
Sika’s Fibre range includes steel, macro synthetic, micro and bio-based materials and is designed to help engineers, contractors, and specifiers reduce the environmental impact of concrete construction. As part of Sika’s broader commitment to sustainability, fibres can offer a high-performance alternative to traditional reinforcement methods, manufactured with lower embodied carbon and supplied in fully recyclable packaging.
Fibres align with modern project requirements for low-CO₂ construction, helping achieve sustainability targets while maintaining performance, durability, and structural reliability.
Benefits of Sika Fibre Reinforcement
Sika Fibres provide all the technical advantages of synthetic fibre reinforcement and can help achieve a reduced carbon impact in the concrete elements of your project.
Key Benefits:
- Lower Carbon Footprint: Designed to reduce embodied CO₂, supporting carbon-reduction strategies in concrete construction.
- Optimised slab thickness: SikaFiber Software can calculate the minimum slab thickness required for your requirements.
- Reduced Lifecycle Impact: Sika’s macrofibres can give enhanced durability and corrosion resistance to increase the life of your structures.
- Cement Reduction Compatibility: Works effectively in concrete mixes with high supplementary cementitious material (SCM) content such as GGBS, PFA or Calcined Clay.
- Recyclable Packaging: Fibres are supplied in recyclable cardboard boxes and paper bags to support waste reduction on site.
- Enhanced Safety and Handling: Lightweight and easy to handle, reducing manual handling risks and simplifying placement.
- Integrated with Sika Admixture Systems: Compatible with Sika’s admixtures for lower carbon concrete for a complete sustainable concrete design.
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Applications for Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Fibres are suitable for a wide range of reinforced concrete applications, including:
- Industrial slabs
- Precast concrete components
- Residential flooring systems
- Composite metal decking
- Tunnel linings and sprayed concrete
- Pile-supported slabs and infrastructure bases
In each of these applications, Fibres contribute to crack control, improved load distribution, and reduced reliance on traditional steel mesh or bar reinforcement.
Part of a Complete Lower-Carbon Concrete Solution
Sika Fibres are a key component of Sika’s Sustainable Concrete Solutions portfolio. When used alongside Sika’s admixture technologies, they enable high-performance concrete with significantly reduced carbon emissions — without compromising workability, strength, or durability.
By incorporating Sika Fibres into structural design, project teams can optimise reinforcement, improve health and safety, and contribute to sustainability goals through responsible material specification.
