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.

PolyLink3™
Three-layer linear polyethylene technology that provides exceptional stiffness, low weight and built-in flotation at an affordable price.

Royalex®
Our exclusive 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.

Fiberglass
Extremely lightweight with a high strength-to-weight ratio, fiberglass can be formed to very fine design lines when critical performance is paramount.

Single Layer Linear Polyethylene
Excellent durability at an affordable price, ideal for smaller kayaks like the Otter.

NEW! Variable Layer Polyethylene
Next-generation material based on our time tested 3 layer process, our R&D team has designed a process that provides each area of a boat exactly what it needs, for increased durability where necessary and lower weight in areas not needing reinforcement. This advancement gives us a10% weight savings over single-layer polyethylene of the same stiffness.