Bcomp natural fiber composites to enhance Sunreef catamarans
Innovative yacht manufacturer will use flax fiber-reinforced bio-based or recyclable resin to improve vibration damping, aesthetics and sustainability for its new 100 Sunreef Power cats.
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Bcomp (Fribourg, Switzerland) is collaborating with (GdaÅ„sk, Poland) to bring natural fiber composites into the interiors of the company’s latest power catamaran.
The forward section, bar, barbecue and navigation station of the will be built with Bcomp’s ampliTex material, which is made from flax fiber combined with bio-based or recyclable resin. Bcomp explains that this is a nontoxic, more sustainable and stiffer alternative to glass fiber, featuring vibration-damping properties that create a quieter and more comfortable interior experience for passengers.
These interior parts, says Bcomp, will impart durability with minimal environmental impact and feature an aesthetically striking pearl gray and charcoal color scheme.
Moreover, these natural fiber composites, adds Bcomp, help address the customization needs of each yacht customer, while helping marine manufacturers meet both sustainability goals and modern design expectations.
“Luxury should be redefined, not by excess but by conscious creation,” says Nicolas Lapp, CTO and co-founder at Sunreef. “Collaborating with Bcomp, a company that shares our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, enabled us to explore a new design language where natural materials elevate both aesthetics and performance of our interiors.”
With sustainability and innovation at the core of both brands, this collaboration marks a strategic step for high-performance bio-based materials in the yachting sector and opens the door to expanded use of these technical fabrics for semi-structural catamaran parts.
“This project is a powerful example of what’s possible when it comes to sustainable yacht design” says Paolo Dassi, marine and industry manager at Bcomp. “By collaborating with Sunreef, we can establish bio-based composites as a staple in the customized design and construction of eco-catamarans.”
Bcomp’s natural fiber composites withstand the most extreme conditions, from Formula 1 seats to production sailboats, yachts and dinghies, as well as solar-powered ferries.
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