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    "title": "Polymer Workshop Launches Ultralight Dyneema Race Chair",
    "modified_at": "2026-09-24 09:20:36",
    "published_at": "2026-09-24 09:00:00",
    "url": "https://news.paceupmedia.com/polymer-workshop-launches-ultralight-carbon-foldable-chair",
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    "subtitle": "An Exploration In Material Performance and Structural Efficiency ",
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    "body": "<p><strong>Copenhagen, Denmark - 24th September</strong> - Polymer Workshop, the Copenhagen-based design studio and brand dedicated to creating high-end products across cycling, lifestyle, and modern mobility, today introduces the Dyneema Race Chair. An ultralight, high-performance seating system engineered at the intersection of structural efficiency, portability, and material exploration. Weighing just 666 grams, the new release bridges the gap between technical outdoor functionality and minimalist, modern design.</p><p>Originally conceived to serve as trackside seating at cycling races, the Dyneema Race Chair is designed for any outdoor or leisure pursuit where weight, packability, and durability are paramount. The project acts as both a functional object and an ongoing study into modern composite materials.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2c50cb1f-c013-4bfe-8ac1-f0a5c136a1b3/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                    srcset=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2c50cb1f-c013-4bfe-8ac1-f0a5c136a1b3/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/ 1x, https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2c50cb1f-c013-4bfe-8ac1-f0a5c136a1b3/-/resize/2400x/-/format/auto/ 2x\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-2c50cb1f-c013-4bfe-8ac1-f0a5c136a1b3\"\n                data-id=\"2c50cb1f-c013-4bfe-8ac1-f0a5c136a1b3\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2c50cb1f-c013-4bfe-8ac1-f0a5c136a1b3/-/inline/no/Polymer_Stol_10.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2c50cb1f-c013-4bfe-8ac1-f0a5c136a1b3/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>At the core of the chair is a precision-engineered carbon fibre frame finished in a sleek, understated matt finish. This structure pairs with a seat constructed from 3-GD026 Dyneema Mesh - a cutting-edge material renowned for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, high tensile performance, and weather resistance.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ffdec2f1-513d-4b95-bf1c-4e4e59c3dda8/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                    srcset=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ffdec2f1-513d-4b95-bf1c-4e4e59c3dda8/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/ 1x, https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ffdec2f1-513d-4b95-bf1c-4e4e59c3dda8/-/resize/2400x/-/format/auto/ 2x\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-ffdec2f1-513d-4b95-bf1c-4e4e59c3dda8\"\n                data-id=\"ffdec2f1-513d-4b95-bf1c-4e4e59c3dda8\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ffdec2f1-513d-4b95-bf1c-4e4e59c3dda8/-/inline/no/Polymer_Stol_15.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ffdec2f1-513d-4b95-bf1c-4e4e59c3dda8/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>When collapsed, the chair&rsquo;s intuitive folding mechanism ensures an extremely compact footprint for easy transport and storage, making it an essential companion for race days, travels, and minimalist adventures.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/67baa3e9-f324-472b-b278-482eeaa9ad54/-/crop/5245x4760/0,1336/-/preview/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                    srcset=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/67baa3e9-f324-472b-b278-482eeaa9ad54/-/crop/5245x4760/0,1336/-/preview/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/ 1x, https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/67baa3e9-f324-472b-b278-482eeaa9ad54/-/crop/5245x4760/0,1336/-/preview/-/resize/2400x/-/format/auto/ 2x\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-67baa3e9-f324-472b-b278-482eeaa9ad54\"\n                data-id=\"67baa3e9-f324-472b-b278-482eeaa9ad54\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/67baa3e9-f324-472b-b278-482eeaa9ad54/-/crop/5245x4760/0,1336/-/preview/-/inline/no/Polymer_Stol_16.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/67baa3e9-f324-472b-b278-482eeaa9ad54/-/crop/5245x4760/0,1336/-/preview/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>Package Contents:</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Polymer Workshop Dyneema Race Chair</span></li><li><span>Custom Carry Pack</span></li><li><span>Integrated Polymer Workshop&reg; Carabiners</span></li></ul><p><strong>Availability &amp; Pricing:</strong> The Polymer Workshop Dyneema Race Chair launches officially on <strong>September 24th</strong>. It will be available directly for &euro;150/$170 via the official Polymer Workshop web shop (<a href=\"https://www.polymer.ws?utm_source=gemini\"><u>www.polymer.ws</u></a>).</p><hr /><a href=\"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qQ2NPamF31tchmdCWOdVSbk3a9xOmSdO?usp=sharing\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    More Images Available Here</a>\n<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>For more information, please contact:</strong></p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-983fb532-aab5-444f-9054-22b63835d975\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/6e7fc610-9344-438a-8640-47173fbf6d42/-/crop/3783x3783/0,122/-/preview/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Chris Terry\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Chris Terry</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Senior PR Account Manager, PaceUp Media</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:chris@paceupmedia.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"chris@paceupmedia.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>chris@paceupmedia.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:+44 (0) 7770 995779\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"+44 (0) 7770 995779\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>+44 (0) 7770 995779</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><hr /><p><strong>About Polymer Workshop&reg;:</strong> Polymer Workshop is a Copenhagen-based design studio and brand dedicated to creating high-end products across cycling, lifestyle, and modern mobility. Focused on technical innovation, clean aesthetics, and premium material selection, Polymer Workshop continuously pushes the boundaries of functional design.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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