INNOVATION
Next to the raft, a canoe is the oldest vessel invented by mankind. The building of a canoe has evolved from tree stump dugout, to frame-and-skin constructions, all the way to modern molding of chemical composites.
In small-scale handicraft boat building, it is possible to leave out toxic artificial materials and reduce excess waste. This consideration will minimize the ecological footprint of the production, which is something that has yet to be achieved in large-scale mass production.
Our company knows that combining long-established shipwright skills with exclusively green traditional and modern materials can make an important ecological difference.
THAT’S HOW DO WE DO IT:
When selecting building materials, we always look to use sustainable and easily-recoverable resources, (cork oak, princess tree) and timber from local Estonian arbor, (spruce, alder, ash). For reinforcement, we use sustainably produced fibers like flax, hemp, jute, and basalt.
We have eliminated the usage of polyester and vinyl ester resin due to their toxicity, and their inferior properties. They are less resistant to mechanical fatigue, and there is always risk of osmosis.
Our canoes never contain any toxic-foam materials within their construction. We are determined to use only the best ECO EPOXY brands available, whether gluing, reinforcing or filleting radius.
We also minimize the usage of varnishes, which typically emit high doses of VOC (volatile organic compounds) during the coating process.