Climate-Positive UD Tape

Our bamboo takes four years to reach the optimal thickness for fiber extraction. During this period, it absorbs 3.4 kg of CO₂ per kg of the final product, setting an exceptional starting point for sustainability. This superior carbon sequestration capability makes bamboo the most eco-friendly natural fiber solution for composite materials.

Reducing CO₂ in the Manufacturing Process

The next challenge is minimizing additional CO₂ emissions when converting fibers into dry or prepreg UD tape. To achieve this, we process the bamboo at the harvesting site, cutting it into slats and chips. This approach not only reduces energy consumption but also significantly decreases the volume, allowing for more efficient shipping. While transportation inevitably adds some CO₂ emissions, shipping via large cargo vessels—carrying thousands of containers—has a far lower environmental impact than road transport by trucks, even within a single country.

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Once the bamboo slats arrive at our docking quay in the Amsterdam harbor, we employ our patented technology to mechanically extract fibers. This process is powered entirely by renewable energy. A 5 MW solar panel installation supplies the required energy, supplemented by battery storage at CT Park Amsterdam for cloudy days or early mornings. If additional power is needed, we rely on a 100% wind-powered energy supply. As a result, our entire process adds just 0.5 kg of CO₂ per kg of final product—delivering an extraordinary net-negative carbon footprint. The outcome? A game-changing UD tape with a CO₂ reduction of -2.9 kg per kg of product, outperforming even flax and hemp fibers by a significant margin. And offering our partners and customers the opportunity to produce climate positive end products.

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The Future of Climate-Positive Composites

Imagine high-performance products that not only reduce emissions but actively store CO₂. Skis and snowboards that contribute to carbon sequestration rather than pollution. Car components that are lighter, stronger, and environmentally positive. Six billion new banking cards produced annually, no longer made from PVC or PET plastics but from a sustainable alternative. Even entire sailboats crafted from climate-positive UD tape—reshaping industries with sustainable innovation.

We are ready for change. Are you?  

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