How do top brands stack up to INDORIDER'S SURF WAX eco test?

To understand where our SURF WAX fits into the market — we analysed the 10 best-selling surf wax brands and looked at their eco-friendly credentials 

The Problem with Conventional Surf Wax?

 Most surf wax still rely on ingredients and processes that harm the environment. Here are the three biggest issues:

 

1. Petroleum Dependency  

  • The main ingredient in most surf wax is paraffin, a byproduct of petroleum refining 

  • This ties surf wax to fossil fuel extraction, greenhouse gas emissions, and oil pollution 

2.  Microplastic Pollution  

  • As traditional waxes degrade in the water, they break down into microplastic particles 

  • These tiny plastics are consumed by marine animals and contribute to the global ocean plastics crisis 

 3.  Chemical Contamination  

  • Many surf waxes contain synthetic dyes, fragrances, and chemical additives 

  • These leach into the ocean, disrupting marine ecosystems and harming wildlife.  

 

 The Eco Ranking: How Brands Compare  

 

We’ve grouped ourselves and the leading wax brands into three categories based on their environmental impact:  

 

Category 

Brands 

Ingredients 

100% Eco-Friendly 

MATUNAS  
RIP CURL  
INDORIDER
 

Natural waxes like beeswax, coconut oil, tree resins 

Partially Eco / Petroleum Blend 

BUBBLE-GUM 
STICKY-BUMPS  
FU WAX 

Mix of natural and paraffin-based components 

Petroleum-Based 

Famous  
FCS  
Mrs- Palmers  
Mr Zoggs  
OAM 

Paraffin wax, synthetic additives, fragrances 

  

INDORIDER SURF WAX proudly stand in the 100% Eco-Friendly category along with MATUNAS SURF WAXRIP CURL SURF WAX

Our wax is made from natural, biodegradable ingredients — with zero petroleum, zero plastics, and zero toxins.  

 

  Why It Matters?

Choosing a sustainable surf wax isn’t just a product decision — it’s a pledge to protect the oceans we love. Every small choice adds up.
   

  


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