Steel fibres and synthetic fibres can be used to reinforce concrete but have different material properties and appropriate applications. Polymer fibres are not suitable for structural reinforcement due to their low Young's modulus, which leads to large crack openings and deformations as well as creep. In addition, polymer fibres will melt at temperatures of 165°C whereas macro synthetic fibres will lose their mechanical properties at 50°C and dissolve at 160°C. It is important to select the right type of fibre for the intended concrete application.