The disclosure is directed to a process for producing resin infused composite parts having improved structural performance and improved surface appearance. The process comprises the steps of positioning a dry composite preform on a forming tool component, arranging resin exit lines in close proximity to the perform, placing a permeable release material on the perform, and placing a first piece of flow media over the release material. The process further comprises the steps of wrapping a resin distribution tube with a second piece of flow media, placing a vacuum bag layer over the forming tool component, preform, release material, first and second pieces of flow media and resin distribution tube, such that the resin distribution tube is retained in a pleat formed in the vacuum bag layer and such that a bagged preform is formed, and positioning the resin distribution tube above the bagged preform.