Canoe Anatomy: Materials
Old Town has been a pioneer in innovative materials for canoes and kayaks that provide rigidity and resiliency, light weight and long life, attractive looks and affordable prices. Click on these links to learn more about our full range of paddlesport materials for every purpose and every budget.
Royalex®
Our version of Uniroyal's Royalex®, a multi-laminate composed of ABS, ABS foam and crosslinked vinyl that provides ultra-light weight, excellent strength and resiliency.
Three Layer Polyethylene
Three layer linear polyethylene technology that provides exceptional stiffness, low weight and built-in flotation at an affordable price.
Three Layer Superlinear
A layer of closed cell foam sandwiched by layers of high-density polyethylene that provides strength, buoyancy and resiliency.
Materials Comparison
