{"id":153422,"date":"2024-11-08T07:05:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T06:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=153422"},"modified":"2024-11-05T13:55:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T12:55:41","slug":"melker-of-swedens-varmdo-wins-product-of-the-year-for-sea-kayaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/melker-of-swedens-varmdo-wins-product-of-the-year-for-sea-kayaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Melker of Sweden\u2019s V\u00e4rmd\u00f6 Wins Product of the Year for Sea Kayaking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\u00a9 Melker of Sweden<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We are proud to announce that our friends at Melker of Sweden have won Product of the Year 2025 in the Sea Kayaking category of the Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg, France.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recognition is a testament to Melker\u2019s innovative approach, efforts and commitment to sustainability, embracing non-traditional materials and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in outdoor hardware. The winning product was Melker\u2019s V\u00e4rmd\u00f6 sea kayak, and it was chosen by an international jury of paddle sports industry professionals for its significant contribution to the sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melker\u2019s shift towards lightweight, high-performance, and plant-based construction has set new benchmark for the industry, and the V\u00e4rmd\u00f6 embodies this ethos in a playful, yet performance-driven package. Built using ampliTex\u2122 flax fabrics and a solid cork core, the V\u00e4rmd\u00f6 combines superior mechanical properties with a highly innovative and sustainable design that respects the environment. The V\u00e4rmd\u00f6 is aimed at a broad range of paddlers\u2014from beginners to experienced paddlers looking for a versatile kayak that can handle everything from relaxed paddling to more adventurous activities like surfing and exploring rocky areas.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Melker of Sweden<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

This award highlights the capacity of ampliTex\u2122 to challenge conventional perceptions of natural fibre composites, providing the desired characteristics for performance applications in almost any sport or mobility industry.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Melker of Sweden<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

For 2025, all Melker models will feature this same construction approach, incorporating Bcomp flax reinforcement fabrics, Amorim cork, and plant-based resins and gel coat from Sicomin, produced using a vacuum infusion and heat cure process, ensuring lightweight, high-performance kayaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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