PROJECT iQ PVC free
Thermo Composite EVA foam
The revolutionary Thermo Composite EVA foam material is a totally new innovation in nautical accessories development and sets a new benchmark in design and performance.
The base structure
The revolutionary Thermo Composite EVA foam material is a totally new innovation in nautical accessories development and sets a new benchmark in design and performance.
New approach
This is a completely new approach to a cleaner design and gives our designer the possiblity to make strong lines. The rigid bags are easy to use under all circumstances.
solution dyed fabric
We are using a single color but we get the texture effect by using beautiful fabrics. The nice sand color fabric is a beautiful Acrylic fabric. The fabric is made in Europe and is solution dyed for strong UV resistance.
heat moulded eva foam
The EVA foam is moulded by heat and the shape is solid. The foam is hard but pleasant to the touch. We aimed for the perfect mix of rigidity and toughness..
PVC and Phthalate free
Our iQ products are 100% PVC and Phthalate free to protect our water and environment and meet Californian regulations under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, more commonly called Proposition 65
The ideology behind choices
inspiration & motivation
During a surf trip to Maui we were inspired by Ohana, we used this inspiration for PROJECT iQ. The results are new modern designed products with far less impact on the environment. We have achieved a significant reduction in CO2, water, chemicals and energy during production.
ohana
We belief in Ohana. Ohana is a Hawaiian word which refers to a person’s extended family, which can include friends and other important social groups.
yacht people
We sailors and yacht people are referred to as one’s leisure time Ohana, or maybe our way of living Ohana. In addition to describing relationship networks, Ohana carries a certain responsibility. When you are part of an Ohana, you have an obligation to take care of those in your circles. And they have an obligation to take care of you.
responsibility
We sailors help each other on land and sea. We share the same stories, we share the love for wind and water and we look after each other. We from G-nautics see the responsibility to make beautiful designed products but also seek for a less as possible impact on our water and environment..
environment
The iQ products are PVC free for a minimum impact on water quality. The fabric is solution dyed for a reduction of CO2, water, chemicals and energy during production. We hope to see and meet you somewhere in our beautiful world on the water and share our Ohana. Aloha!
See how we make it
Short clip from the factory floor
Dutch Design
Designed by Jan van Buuren
packed in paper
Stop the plastic soup. Every minute, the equivalent of one full garbage truck of plastic trash is dumped in the sea. We from G-nautics like to do our bit to stop this.
ECO textile
ECO Textile fabrics give a reduction of 61% CO2, 88% of water, 62% of chemicals and 63% of energy during production (source fabric manufacturer)
Design objective
This was the Design objective from PROJECT iQ PVC free.
“offer PVC FREE products in modern design, produced with today’s manufacturing possibilities and get ahead of the competition” | Use the G-Nautics Velcro system | Light weight | Clean design | High resistance UV light| 2020 look and feel.
