Dubbed TeXtreme R Biobased-Flax®, the material is lightweight and dampens vibrations, making it ideal for Europe’s answer to pickleball.
EcoTechnilin, a division of the agricultural cooperative NatUp, provides the premium flax fibers to Oxeon, which produces TeXtremeR Biobased-Flax. The composite configures the flax in 0/90 and +/- 45° fiber orientations to maximize structural integrity while maintaining lightweight construction. This spread tow design also eliminates twisted yarns.
Padel began gaining popularity in Europe during the 1990s, particularly in Spain. Its spread across Europe accelerated in the 2010s, with countries like Italy, Portugal, Sweden, France, and the UK embracing the sport and building dedicated facilities.