Bambooder Develops Bamboo Fiber Composite Prototype For Sustainable Kiteboard Applications
BY Composights
Published: 11 Jun 2026
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Bambooder Biobased Fibers BV has developed a prototype kiteboard in collaboration with Roode Boards, using its BambooTape Pro material to partially replace conventional fiberglass reinforcements in composite board construction.
The development is part of ongoing efforts to evaluate bamboo-based fiber composites as a lower-carbon alternative to traditional glass fiber materials in high-performance sporting applications, particularly in marine and watersport equipment.
According to the company, the prototype integrates bamboo fiber reinforcement into a board architecture designed by Roode Boards, with the aim of assessing performance potential, durability, and sustainability benefits of bio-based composite systems.
The collaboration explores how bamboo-derived reinforcements can contribute to reduced CO emissions in composite manufacturing while maintaining mechanical performance requirements needed for kiteboarding applications, where materials are subjected to high cyclic loads and impact conditions.
Bambooder stated that the prototype represents an early-stage development step toward a new generation of high-performance kiteboards incorporating bio-based composite materials, with further optimization and testing planned in future iterations.
The company has previously developed bamboo fiber extraction technology aimed at producing continuous fiber formats such as tapes, yarns, and reinforcement materials for use in composite applications across automotive, construction, and sports industries.
The development reflects growing industry interest in bio-based composite materials, where natural fibers such as bamboo are increasingly being explored as partial replacements for glass and synthetic reinforcements in performance-driven applications requiring a balance of sustainability and structural efficiency.
Source: Bambooder Biobased Fiber | LinkedIn
