Molding material containing reinforcing fibers, method for producing molded articles using same and safety shoe toe cap

摘要

A molding material comprising a reinforcing fiber 1 bundle evenly sheathed by a resin layer 2 and having an oblong shape with at least two lengthwise faces that are flat faces 3; and a method involving thermal preforming of a given amount of the molding material and placing the preformed material into a mold for molding through application of heat and pressure, affording lightweight high-strength molded articles, such as safety shoe toe caps, in high yield.