5 August 2026
Is glass fibre a banned material in the European Union?
No. In an official April 2026 statement the European Commission called continuous filament glass fibre a strategically important industrial input.
One question we are asked constantly is whether glass fibre is banned in Europe. The answer is no.
In its official statement of 15 April 2026, the European Commission described continuous filament glass fibre as a strategically important industrial input.
Where Europe uses glass fibre
- Automotive manufacturing
- Energy
- Construction
- Electronics
- Wind turbine blades
- Pipes and other products
The blanket claim that "the EU has banned glass fibre in construction" is not supported by the official sources.