What is "fibre-reinforced plastic"

n. A composite material of fiberglass (or other fibre) in a polymer matrix

Fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) (also fibre-reinforced polymer) is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres. The fibres are usually glass, carbon, aramid, or basalt. Rarely, other fibres such as paper or wood or asbestos have been used. The polymer is usually an epoxy, vinylester or polyester thermosetting plastic; and phenol formaldehyde resins are still in use.

FRPs are commonly used in the aerospace-, automotive-, marine- and construction industries; and in ballistic armor.