Ski and Snowboard Materials

Materials for ski and snowboard equipment manufacturing, safety or protective gear, snowmaking, signage, and more. (NAICS 339920, 713920)

Plastics are an important part of ski and snowboard manufacturing and winter sport resorts. Their versatility and adaptable properties make them a popular choice for components in ski and snowboard equipment, fencing, gondola seats and windows, snowmaking technology, protective gear like goggles and helmets, ski resort signage, and more.

Properties

Strong
Durable
Impact-resistant
Weather-resistant
Moisture-resistant

Applications

Equipment manufacturing
Safety/protective gear
Snowmaking
Infrastructure
Signage

Industries

Ski and snowboard manufacturing
Winter sport resorts
Winter sport gear manufacturing
Seasonal towns
Sports shops

Ski and Snowboard Materials Overview

What plastics are used by ski and snowboard manufacturers and resorts?

Plastics are used by ski and snowboard manufacturers and resorts for a wide variety of applications. These plastics include:

Acrylic (PMMA): Acrylic is chosen for signage, trail signs, direction markers, and information boards due to its excellent optical clarity, high impact resistance, and weather durability.

Polyethylene (PE): Polyethylene is a durable and versatile plastic used in ski and snowboard bases that offers excellent gliding properties, durability, and resistance to impact and abrasion. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) and Ultra-High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene (UHMW-PE) are commonly used for base materials. UHMW is also favored for snowplow blades due to its wear resistance, durability, and ability to tolerate freezing winter temperatures.

Nylon: Nylon is often used for ski and snowboard bindings and straps. It provides strength, flexibility, and resistance to wear and tear. Nylon is known for its toughness and ability to withstand cold temperatures, making it suitable for winter sports equipment.

Polycarbonate (PC): Polycarbonate is used in ski and snowboard goggles and helmet visors due to its high impact resistance and optical clarity. It provides protection against impacts while maintaining good visibility.

Polypropylene (PP): Polypropylene sees use in various components of ski and snowboard equipment, such as bindings, boot shells, and protective gear. It offers a balance of flexibility, strength, and resistance to cold temperatures.

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU): TPU is commonly used in ski and snowboard boots and outer shells. It provides a combination of flexibility, durability, and resistance to cold temperatures, making it suitable for performance footwear.

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS): ABS's impact resistance, stiffness, and durability make it a good fit for sidewalls and the top sheets of skis and snowboards.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): As a weather-, moisture-, and UV-resistant plastic with excellent resistance to extreme temperatures, PVC is a great candidate for outdoor signage.

Materials for ski and snowboard applications fall under NAICS codes #339920 and 713920.

Ski and Snowboard Materials Resources & PDFs

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Ethyl acrylate, CAS 140-88-5, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including N,N-Dimethylformamide, CAS 68-12-2, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including METHYLPYRROLIDONE, CAS 872-50-4, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A, CAS 80-05-7, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Acrylonitrile, CAS 107-13-1, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including 1,3-Butadiene, CAS 106-99-0, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, CAS 100-42-5, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Polyvinyl Chloride, CAS 9002-86-2, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

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