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Värmdö kayak sets a new standard for sustainable design in water sports, with cork innovation at its core

Värmdö kayak sets a new standard for sustainable design in water sports, with cork innovation at its core

This all natural and high-performance cork material - engineered for advanced composite applications - offers a combination of lightweight strength, thermal insulation and vibration damping, which are all essential for a demanding marine environment.The result is a kayak that not only performs on water, but also reflects a forward-thinking approach to materials and manufacturing. A clear example of how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand. 🏆 Product of the Year 2025 @ Paddle Sports Show🏆 Best Sea/Touring Kayak 2024 @ Paddling Magazine - Full Article by Amorim, click here - "We are really proud and honored to receive...

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Melker Värmdö - The Ultimate & Versatile Touring Kayak

Melker Värmdö - The Ultimate & Versatile Touring Kayak

Melker Värmdö - The Ultimate & Versatile Touring Kayak - a comprehensive video review by Ken Whiting - -”…Melker’s Varmdo is much more than one of the most beautiful kayaks ever built.It’s a very accessible, fast and playful touring kayak that glides through flatwater beautifully, and provides the confidence and handling characteristics to excel in all types of water.It’s a kayak that flatwater paddlers will love, and that hardcore kayakers will enjoy surfing and playing in rough water with…”- Ken Whiting / Melker Värmdö review -    

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Ken Whiting testing The Värmdö

Ken Whiting testing The Värmdö

”…Melker’s Varmdo is much more than one of the most beautiful kayaks ever built.It’s a very accessible, fast and playful touring kayak that glides through flatwater beautifully, and provides the confidence and handling characteristics to excel in all types of water.It’s a kayak that flatwater paddlers will love, and that hardcore kayakers will enjoy surfing and playing in rough water with…” - Ken Whiting - Ken Whitings full video-review -

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SICOMIN’S BIO-BASED RESIN TECHNOLOGY POWERS MELKER OF SWEDEN’S AWARD-WINNING SUSTAINABLE KAYAK SERIES

SICOMIN’S BIO-BASED RESIN TECHNOLOGY POWERS MELKER OF SWEDEN’S AWARD-WINNING SUSTAINABLE KAYAK SERIES

Revolutionary Composite Solution Combines High Performance with Reduced Environmental Impact Sicomin, a leading formulator and supplier of high-performance epoxy resin systems, is proud to announce its role in the development of Melker of Sweden’s latest sea kayak series, the Melker Värmdö. Leveraging Sicomin’s advanced GreenPoxy® bio-based resin systems, the project sets a new benchmark for sustainable, high-performance watersports equipment. Download full Case Study here The collaboration between Sicomin and Melker has resulted in a next-generation composite laminate, combining renewable materials with industry-leading mechanical performance and aesthetics. Central to this innovation is Sicomin’s GreenPoxy InfuGreen 810 infusion resin and Green Coat transparent...

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