Our Materials
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Cross-cut Dacron
We use three types of high tenacity woven Dacron Sail Cloths from which we make our Cross-Cut cruising sails.
Using super high tenacity fibers means high breaking strength, low stretch and better natural UV resistance.
HTCD
High Tenacity Cruz Dacron
An all-purpose weave woven from High Tenacity Polyester suitable for low key cruising and charter boats. HTCD allows to build Day Cruiser, Costal Cruising and Charter Fleet sails at a great price point.
Best For:Day Cruiser, Coastal Cruising, Charter Fleets
Features:Great value, Good durability, Excellent UV resistance
APCD
All Purpose Cruise Dacron
A tight all-purpose weave made of heavy denier, high tenacity yarns offering better shape holding properties, bullet proof durability and fantastic UV resistance. Great for long distance cruisers looking for a super robust but reasonable cost sail solution.
We use:Challenge Fastnet, Contender Super-Cruise, or Dimension Polyant Sea Breeze
Best For:Long Distance Cruising, Offshore Sailing
HMD
High Modulus Dacron
Featuring high performance Dacron weaves in both high-aspect (Mainsail) and low-aspect (Genoa) weaves. Extremely tightly woven from smaller denier yarns with superior shape holding ability. Offers a great solution for the discerning sailor looking for a premium sail, for cruising as well as club racing.
We use:Challenge Newport, Contender Fibercon, or Dimension Polyant AP/SF
Best For:Premium Cruising, Club Racing, High Performance
Radial Dacron
We offer three ranges of woven materials for radial-cut cruising sails, all crafted from the highest-grade super high-tenacity fibers for superior shape retention and durability.
RDC
Radial Dacron Cruise
Our entry-level radial Dacron features a highly balanced weave with low warp crimp, ensuring a smooth transition between panels thanks to its low warp-to-bias stretch ratio. This material is ideal for low-aspect sails like overlapping cruising genoas.
Typical choice:Challenge Newport Proradial
WSD
Warp Strong Dacron
Designed for high-performance radial sails in demanding applications—such as mainsails and high-aspect-ratio headsails—this range combines larger warp yarns with extremely low warp crimp, achieving exceptional warp stretch resistance (1% stretch values). Perfect for performance cruisers who enjoy competitive club racing without the trade-offs of laminated materials.
Common selections:Challenge WarpDrive or Dimension Polyant PR
HMW
High Modulus Warp
This advanced woven material blends Dacron with UHMPE (Dyneema/Spectra) warp fibers, delivering explosive warp-loading strength and outstanding durability. A lightweight yet robust alternative to cruising laminates, HMW excels in longevity without sacrificing performance.
Common selections:Contender Hybrid or Dimension Polyant Hydranet
