IXPS foam is a new surfboard core material, it is developed from extruded polystyrene (XPS) by Gudang company, it has excellent physical properties, main characteristic as follows:

  • Bright white rigid foam.
  • Closed cell, completely consistent density.
  • No delamination. More wide temperature range than traditional XPS foam.
  • More durable, lighter, flexible than PU or EPS foam.
  • It is a recyclable and more environment friendly material.
  • No water absorption and absorbs less resin.
  • More high strength-to-weight ratio than traditional PU or EPS foam, the shortboards need not fiberglass. the funboards just need 1x6oz or 1x4oz fiberglass on the top and bottom. It will greatly reduced the weight of surfboard.

IXPS surfboards can improve your surfing speed, responsive and help to catch waves easier than any other surfboard.

 



 Surfboard Foam Copares

Items

IXPS

PU

EPS

XPS

Delamination

NO

NO

NO

YES

Flexural Strength

Good

Good

Medium

Good

Compressive Strength

Good

Good

Medium

Good

Water Absorption

Very low

Medium

Medium

Very low

Shaping/Machining Compatibility

Medium

Good

Medium

Medium

Environmental Compatibility

Very good

good

Good

Very good

Recycling Capability

Very good

Low

Low

Very good

Obtaining Cost

low

High

High

High

 


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At present,the main product of

our company is a material

named IXPS foam which we

handled exclusively now. It is

developed from XPS by our

company and it is a new and the

best surfboard core material.

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