Polyamides offer a combination of strength, durability, flexibility, and resistance to impact, abrasion, and chemicals, making them suitable for a wide range of sports equipment applications.

• Equipment: Polyamides are used for many applications like in: skiing (bindings, boots), cycling (bottle cages, shifter, brakes, pedals, saddles), golf, tennis,
• Footwear: Polyamides are used in footwear components, such as uppers, midsoles, and outsoles, due to their lightweight, durable, and flexible properties.
• Protective gear: Polyamides are used in protective gear, such as helmets, pads, and gloves, due to their impact resistance and ability to withstand wear and tear.

Bio-based polyamides offer a sustainable alternative to traditional polyamides, derived from renewable resources like plant-based oils. These bio-based polyamides retain the desirable properties of traditional polyamides while reducing the environmental impact associated with their production.

PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled PC) is a sustainable alternative to virgin polycarbonate, derived from recycled post-consumer plastic waste. It offers similar properties to virgin polycarbonate, including impact resistance, chemical resistance, and optical clarity, while reducing the environmental impact of plastic production. PCR can be used in various sports equipment, such as goggles, protective eyewear, and helmet visors. OBP (Ocean Bound Polymers) like PC/ABS, ABS blends combine the properties of polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), offering a balance of impact resistance, toughness, and flexibility. These blends are suitable for sports equipment requiring both durability and impact resistance, such as hockey sticks, lacrosse shafts, and baseball bats.

Sulfon polymers, including PPSU, PES, and PEI, are high-performance polymers renowned for their exceptional strength, stiffness, heat resistance, and chemical resilience. These properties make them suitable for demanding sports equipment applications, particularly in environments where high temperatures, harsh chemicals, and extreme conditions are present.

• High-performance sports equipment: Sulfon polymers are used in critical components of high-performance sports equipment, such as ski bindings, snowboard components, and racing equipment, due to their ability to withstand extreme conditions.
• Durability under harsh conditions: Sulfon polymers’ resistance to heat, chemicals, and wear and tear makes them ideal for components in extreme sports equipment, such as mountain bikes, off-road vehicles, and water sports gear.
• Lightweight and strong components: Sulfon polymers’ high strength-to-weight ratio makes them suitable for components where weight is a critical factor, such as bicycle frames, climbing gear, and racing equipment.

These polymers are expected to play an increasingly important role in the sports segment due to their ability to meet the evolving demands of athletes and equipment manufacturers.

• Enhanced equipment performance: These polymers will contribute to the development of lighter, stronger, and more durable sports equipment that can withstand the rigors of intense competition.
• Improved athlete performance: The properties of these polymers will enable the creation of equipment that enhances comfort, support, and protection, allowing athletes to perform at their best.
• Sustainable sports solutions: Utilizing bio-based polymers and recycled materials will promote sustainability in the sports industry, reducing environmental impact and promoting resource conservation.