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. Every garment face fabric will be made from 100% Seawastex® recycled nylon, repurposing marine waste into premium paddlesport equipment.

What is Seawastex®

Seawastex® yarns are made from discarded marine nylon waste, mainly abandoned fishing nets. Through partnerships with coastal governments, fishing net manufacturers and specialist recyclers, these nets are collected, dismantled, cleaned and repurposed. Governments provide incentives for net returns and collection schemes, creating income opportunities for coastal communities while ensuring a steady supply of recyclable material.

Performance without compromise
Seawastex yarns match — and in some cases exceed — the durability, strength, and abrasion resistance of virgin nylon. Independent testing confirms they perform to the same high standards demanded of technical outdoor gear.
In other words: recycled, but never second best.

How Seawastex® works

Collection – discarded fishing nets and other marine nylon waste are gathered through return schemes in Taiwan, providing value to local communities.

Chemical recycling – advanced depolymerization is used to break the nets back down into caprolactam, the raw material for nylon.

Fibre production – the caprolactam is spun into new, high-performance Seawastex® nylon fibres.

Fabric weaving – Mills weave these fibers into durable, high-quality yarns that are then made into the waterproof fabrics used in Palm gear.

Garment manufacturing – Palm makes these fabrics into paddlesport jackets, trousers and drysuits, high performance gear for your next adventure.

Why it should win

Sustainability in paddlesport can’t mean compromise — and with Seawastex®, it doesn’t. Palm is the first brand to bring Seawastex® recycled nylon into technical paddlesport apparel, turning discarded fishing nets into premium drysuits, jackets, and pants. The result is fabric that is as tough — and in some cases tougher — than virgin nylon, certified to the Global Recycled Standard, and proven to cut carbon emissions by nearly half.

This is not a token gesture; it’s a significant move across Palm’s apparel line. From 2026, key XP4 and XP 2.5-layer products will use Seawastex®, showing that recycled fabrics can meet the highest demands of paddlers worldwide. Every step forward means cleaner oceans, stronger coastal communities, and less reliance on virgin materials — without sacrificing one ounce of performance.

For decades Palm has pioneered what paddlers wear on the water. Seawastex® is the next step in that journey: technical performance, cleaner oceans, stronger communities. Recycled, but never second best.

Cuts carbon emissions by up to 49% and saves 15% energy.

Recycled, but never second-best.

Specs

• Used in Palm drywear from 2026:
• XP 4-layer : Atom, Bora, Cascade, Atom
• 235 g/m², PFAS free, Seawastex® XP 4-layer fabric, breathability 5,000 g/m²/24hr (A-1 method), waterproofness 30,000 mm
• XP 2.5 layer – Surge, Zenith, Mistral
• 160 g/m², PFAS free, Seawastex® XP 2-layer fabric, breathability 5,000 g/m²/24hr (A-1 method), waterproofness 10,000 mm