Polyester resin, combined with fibers like glass fiber or plant-based options such as hemp, forms the tough, protective outer layer that gives surfboards their strength and iconic finish.
From the glassing room to the final product, polyester resin plays a key role in surfboard design and culture, helping boards perform well while also becoming objects of desire. However, like polyurethane foam, this material comes with an environmental cost—produced from virgin petrochemicals, it contributes to pollution and has a substantial carbon footprint.
At Polyola, we’re committed to improving what works. Our polyester resin is reimagined to be more sustainable, with 99% of its base sourced from plant-based materials. To maintain the workability and properties glassers need, we incorporate industry-standard components, such as styrene, in the final product.
With this approach, our resins now achieve a bio-content of 65%. Like surfing itself, our material developments are an ongoing journey, and we’re constantly seeking ways to reduce environmental impact and improve both the health of people and the planet.
Polyester resin, combined with fibers like glass fiber or plant-based options such as hemp, forms the tough, protective outer layer that gives surfboards their strength and iconic finish.
From the glassing room to the final product, polyester resin plays a key role in surfboard design and culture, helping boards perform well while also becoming objects of desire. However, like polyurethane foam, this material comes with an environmental cost—produced from virgin petrochemicals, it contributes to pollution and has a substantial carbon footprint.
At Polyola, we’re committed to improving what works. Our polyester resin is reimagined to be more sustainable, with 99% of its base sourced from plant-based materials. To maintain the workability and properties glassers need, we incorporate industry-standard components, such as styrene, in the final product.
With this approach, our resins now achieve a bio-content of 65%. Like surfing itself, our material developments are an ongoing journey, and we’re constantly seeking ways to reduce environmental impact and improve both the health of people and the planet.
