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For years the world of luxury yachts was dominated by two materials: glass fibre and carbon fibre. They are strong and light, but they have one major drawback – their carbon footprint and recycling problems fit the definition of modern luxury less and less.
Sunreef Yachts – a shipyard that leads the way in luxury catamarans (and, worth noting, is based in Gdańsk) – is taking another step towards sustainability. As part of its "Eco" yacht range, the company has partnered with Swiss innovator Bcomp, bringing flax-based materials on board.
The key piece of this puzzle is the technical fabric ampliTex™. These are high-performance reinforcements made from natural flax fibres. Sunreef uses them to produce composite parts that until now were made from conventional synthetic materials.
Dlaczego to rewolucja?
Drastyczna redukcja CO2: Flax fibres are renewable and absorb carbon dioxide as the plant grows. Replacing glass fibres with them significantly lowers the carbon footprint of the whole vessel.
Design i estetyka: Sunreef does not hide the material under a coat of paint. The characteristic weave and texture of flax become a decorative element of the interior, underlining the yacht's eco-friendly character.
Technical properties: ampliTex™ offers excellent mechanical properties while keeping mass low.
There is one more aspect that is rarely mentioned in the context of ecology, but which is crucial in yachting: akustyka. Flax-based composites have a natural ability to damp vibration (the damping coefficient is much higher than that of stiff, brittle carbon).
The result? Less vibration transmitted to the furniture and fit-out structure, and therefore quiet and greater comfort for passengers during the voyage.
The Sunreef and Bcomp collaboration focuses on using flax composites in trim parts, furniture and wall cladding. It is proof that bio-composite materials have left the "experimental" phase and are ready to meet the highest demands of the luxury goods market.
For us, materials technology enthusiasts, it is a clear signal: the future of composites does not have to be black (like carbon) or white (like glass). It can be natural.
All photographs used in this article are the property of Sunreef Yachts and Bcomp Ltd. and have been used for information purposes.
Link to the original article: https://www.bcomp.com/news/sunreef-takes-bcomps-sustainable-materials-on-board/
