| abstract |
A prepreg consisting of the following constituent elements: (A), (B) and (C), and the constituent element (C) is distributed in the portion of the prepreg which is close to a superficial layer of one or both surfaces thereof, the constituent element (C) not having regular arrangement (A) reinforced fibers consisting of long fibers; (B) matrix resin; (C) long fibers of a thermoplastic resin. The prepreg according to the present invention gives a composite material retaining its tacking characteristics and draping characteristics and its thermal resistance when it is hot formed, and having excellent impact resistance and inter-layer tenacity. This prepreg is manufactured easily, and has a high degree of freedom as a material. |