On April 1st, Nasa Artemis II began its journey around the Moon — the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years and a defining milestone for the future of human space exploration.
Our partner Amorim Cork Solutions are proud to be part of this extraordinary mission.
Their cork-based solution helps protect critical rocket structures under extreme thermal and mechanical stress. Engineered for high-performance aerospace applications, it plays a vital role in ensuring reliability where failure is not an option. From launchpad to deep space, cork proves itself in the most demanding environments imaginable.
And yet, that same material innovation doesn’t stop at the edge of space.
Back here on Earth — along the windswept shores of the Värmdö archipelago — the very same philosophy of performance and sustainability takes shape in a different kind of craft.
Melker of Sweden has redefined what a sea kayak can be with the Värmdö: lightweight, durable, and environmentally responsible. At its core lies a material that is as technical as it is natural. Amorim’s bio-based cork core, developed for structural composite applications, forms the heart of the kayak — contributing to its strength, durability, and remarkably low weight.
The Värmdö has earned international recognition, including Product of the Year 2025 in the Sea Kayaking category at the Paddle Sports Show, and Best Sea/Touring Kayak 2024 by Paddling Magazine.
Behind these awards is a clear design philosophy: to push performance while reducing environmental impact at every stage.
From protecting spacecraft on their journey around the Moon to shaping award-winning kayaks, cork continues to prove that natural materials — when engineered to their full potential — can perform at the highest level, wherever the journey leads.
