SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Welcome to the Paddle Sports Show Product of the Year Awards 2026.
Click on the products below to read more and vote for the one you think stands out the most.
Please note that voting is reserved for industry professionals only, and you can vote only once.

PALM EQUIPMENT – Seawastex®

Technical performance. Cleaner oceans. Stronger communities. From 2026, Palm Equipment will introduce Seawastex® recycled nylon into its apparel line — including jackets, drysuits, and pants in 2-layer, 2.5-layer, and 4-layer constructions.…..

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ROTOMOD – Sustainability 

Rotomod has been committed to processing its production surpluses and waste for many years. Since 2020, the company has been equipped with a shredder/grinder that allows for the in-house management of production surpluses and waste……

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LEVEL SIX – Exhaust Pro & Lite Fabrics 

Exhaust Pro and Lite provide the first true high-performance alternative in paddlesports — one that aligns with growing environmental values without compromising comfort or protection. From whitewater to touring, paddlers can now choose gear that……

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ZHIK – Women´s Microfleece X Yulex Pants & Sleeveless Top

The Women’s Microfleece™ X Yulex® Wetsuit Pants and Sleeveless Top bring together high-performance thermal comfort with a next-generation sustainable material platform. Designed as a two-piece modular system, the garment…..

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PRIJON – Eco

All of Prijon’s kayaks are manufactured by hand without piecework to offer excellent quality. Since the formation of the Prijon GmbH more than 60 years ago, they place importance to sustainability, pay tribute to human beings and nature and deal fair with their partners…..

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PYRANHA – EOL Plastic Canoe & Kayak Recycling

Canoe club stores and paddler garages across the world are haunted by plastic kayaks which are now sadly past their suitability for use on open or white water, and without a clear route to recycling… until now…..

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ARTIC WATERSPORT – Inhouse recycling

Recycling all the materials is sadly still not so obvious for all the companies. Since our new facility for rotomoulding we had this in our thoughts right away. Even the materials that come from kayak and canoe manufacturing cannot reused for top-of-the-line…..

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