Brooks England is showing off the latest version of its C17 saddle, which features the use of recycled nylon and “liquid wood” to create a comfortable ride for its newest perch.
According to Brooks England, the new C17 uses sustainably-harvested natural rubber for its cover, while the nosepiece and backplate rely on the new biopolymer substance “liquid wood”, which is created from industrial by-products like paper – that’s 100% biodegradable.
The company that makes “liquid wood”, Aesop Technologies, says the substance has similar thermal and mechanical properties as wood; namely, because it comprises the same main ingredients such as lignin, cellulose and sugars.
“Recycled fibers eliminate the need for new materials and reduce waste that would otherwise end up in a landfill. The surface of the C17 Recycled Nylon is constructed from industrial remainders that have been converted into a resilient nylon yarn, then woven into a durable fabric to be vulcanised to a natural rubber base. Naturally strong and biodegradable, both the C17 nosepiece and backplate are crafted from Liquid Wood, an innovative biopolymer consisting of lignin and other wood fiber by-products of industrial paper production,” boasts Brooks England.
The new C17 comes in two colors, cream and black, which sells for $150.
Brooks England
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