Study Challenges Antifouling Paint Norms: Silicone Outperforms Traditional Options
Recent research indicates that biocide-free silicone paint excels in preventing fouling, while low-copper paints are on par with their high-copper counterparts, potentially reshaping antifouling paint choices.
Editorial Staff
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A new study has found that biocide-free silicone paint significantly outperforms traditional antifouling paints, defying common expectations in the industry.
Interestingly, low-copper paints demonstrated comparable effectiveness to high-copper alternatives, suggesting a shift in how these products are perceived.
These findings, published on June 10, 2026, could have important implications for the selection of antifouling paints in the leisure boating sector.