Composite thermoplastic structure and composite compression limiter for same

A composite compression limiter comprising:

• a cylindrical body extending axially with an aperture extending axially therethrough to receive a fastener, said body being made of a continuous fiber polymeric tape reinforced by a plurality of fibers ranging from approximately 20% to approximately 65% by weight;
• and
• a housing disposed about said body, said housing including an inner body disposed about said body, an outer body spaced radially from said inner body, and a plurality of ribs extending radially and spaced circumferentially between said inner body and said outer body.