Swiss cleantech company Bcomp has collaborated with leading Spanish padel brand Siux to develop the new GEA racket: an advanced-level padel racket integrating Bcomp's ampliTex natural fibre reinforcement to deliver enhanced precision for better game control and playability while reducing environmental impact.
The collaboration comes at a crucial time, with padel one of the fastest-growing sports globally, with about 30 million active players in more than 140 countries. The launch of the GEA marks the inaugural racket series from Siux as a fully independent brand, a significant step in 2024 after its dissociation from Padel Nuestro.
At the heart of GEA's performance lies ampliTex flax fabrics, used on both the front and back of the racket. Developed by Bcomp, ampliTex natural fibre reinforcements offer exceptional mechanical properties with minimal environmental impact, as flax fibres are a naturally grown, CO2-neutral raw material. The unique structure of flax fibres provides strong resistance to breakage, damping properties to reduce vibration for better ball control, and a lightweight yet durable composition.
"We're thrilled to collaborate with Siux to help establish bio-based composites as a staple in the padel market," says Patrick Vuagnat, Manager Sports & Lifestyle at Bcomp. "This project highlights how natural fibres can deliver top-tier performance while supporting a more sustainable future for the sport."
"As padel continues its rapid rise, we see a unique opportunity, and a responsibility, to lead with purpose," says Stefano Barbero, Product Director at Siux. "With GEA, we set out to prove that performance and sustainability can go hand in hand."
Siux is a Spanish brand specialising in the padel market, with a presence in over 70 countries, founded in 2012.
Source: www.bcomp.com
