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Tennis rackets – Babolat

Why flax?

Flax and especially the FlaxTape, improves vibration damping.

This provides players with greater comfort and control, reducing muscle fatigue during long sessions.

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Snowboards and skis: Jones, Fischer, Rome

Why flax?

FlaxDry and Fibrimat reinforcements provide precise flex and dynamic comfort to snowboards and skis, while reducing their weight.

Flax optimizes the mechanical strength and responsiveness of equipment on groomed runs or in powder.

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Surfing, Kite surfing - Duotone

Why flax?

Some boards, like Duotone , incorporate flax to reduce weight while maintaining rigidity and strength.

Flax naturally absorbs vibrations, improving comfort and water feel, while also reducing the environmental footprint.

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Mass-produced part - Beneteau

EcoTechnilin participated in the development of TER²A MAT, a hybrid glass/hemp reinforcement, with Chomarat and Beneteau, used for mass-produced composite parts. This material makes it possible to replace up to 15 tons of fiberglass per year, reducing the carbon footprint while maintaining performance and final properties.

Flax benefits

  • Weight reduction : density ~1.45 g/cm³, up to 30% stiffer than glass fibers
  • Vibration damping : hollow fiber structure improving comfort and control
  • Process : RTM, infusion, thermocompression, hand lay-up
  • Industrial replicability : standardized architecture to guarantee consistency of properties
  • Aesthetics and differentiation : a natural and premium look that enhances the product
  • Reduced environmental impact : local, bio-based and traceable fibers

FibriMat

Nonwoven fabric

FlaxTape®

Unidirectional

Its finish gives an organic effect. The ideal solution for complex 3D shapes, its deformability allows complex parts to be molded.Unidirectional fibers create natural veins reminiscent of wood, offering warmth, softness, and mechanical performance.

Fibrilight®

Lightweight multidirectional mat

FlaxDry

Twill fabric

The short fibers of flax or hemp form a random, organic texture that evokes the softness of natural felt, offering lightness, drapability, and versatility in use.

Recalls regular, geometric patterns and gives your designs a graphic rhythm, while offering sufficient mechanical properties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are natural fiber composites suitable for sports and leisure equipment ?

Flax, hemp or kenaf fiber composites combined with a thermoset matrix offer an excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio and outstanding vibration damping properties — two essential characteristics for sports and leisure equipment. These bio-based materials enable the design of lighter, more comfortable and less injury-prone products, while reducing the ecological footprint of manufacturers.

What sports and leisure equipment can be manufactured using EcoTechnilin's materials?

EcoTechnilin's natural fiber semi-finished products are suited to the manufacture of a wide range of sports equipment: rackets, skis, surfboards or snowboards, golf shafts and nautical equipment.

Why do natural fibers represent a sustainable alternative for committed sports brands?

Faced with growing consumer and regulatory demands for sustainability, natural fibers offer a concrete solution for sports and leisure brands seeking to reduce their environmental impact while enhancing the technical performance of their products. By substituting synthetic fibers with bio-based reinforcements such as flax or hemp, manufacturers improve their carbon footprint and leverage a renewable raw material sourced from local French and European agricultural supply chains.