Sports & Recreation

From football helmets to hockey sticks to kayaks to bobsleds, composite materials help athletes reach their highest performance capabilities and provide durable, lightweight equipment for weekend warriors.

Composite Materials Give Summer Olympians and Paralympians a Competitive Edge

The Olympic motto - Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter in Latin and Higher, Stronger, Faster – Together in English, has historically applied to the performance of the Olympic and Paralympic athletes. As...

Natural Fiber Composites Used in EVs Participating in Extreme E Championship

The Spark Odyssey all-electric SUV features Bcomp’s natural fiber ampliTex™ and powerRibs™ in the bodywork, designed by Spark Racing Technology. The properties of the flax fiber will be tested in the...

New LeMond ebike Features Carbon Fiber from Handlebars to Fender

The new LeMond ebike, Prolog, is easy to handle and maneuver at only 26 pounds. The extreme lightweight is thanks to the extensive use of carbon fiber in almost every element of the vehicle. The Prolog...

Carbon Fiber Windsurf Fins Built with Bio-based Resin Epoxy

Sonntag fins are custom made for each windsurf slalom sailor, racer, or speed sailor placing an order, specifically tailored to the rider’s size, riding style, and the feel and feedback the rider desires....

Bio-Based Dyneema® Fabric Keeps Cyclists Safe in Tour de France

Cyclists competing in the Tour de France can achieve speeds upwards of 60 mph. Skids and crashes at these speeds can cause severe abrasions to cyclists, even preventing them from completing the race. DSM...

Eeyo 1 Ebike for City Riders Made Light and Nimble with Composite Materials

Gogoro introduced Eeyo 1, an ultralight ebike for city riders designed with an open frame that eliminates the seat tube and uses Kevlar® reinforced carbon fiber to increase strength and save weight. Gogoro...