REACHING HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE
Modern reaching sails require low stretch, lightweight, and highly durable materials. NPL DOWNWIND sails meet these requirements because they’re cut from purpose-built materials produced on the North Cloth laminator. North Sails offers multiple constructions to optimally address the wide range of conditions encountered by reaching sails – for inshore, offshore, monohull, multihull, racing, or cruising.
NPL DOWNWIND
WHY CHOOSE NPL DOWNWIND?
Made with 97% recycled polyester film and proprietary x-scrim reinforcement
Stronger, firmer reaching sails for
point-to-point performance
Custom designed sails for MAX VMC. Engineered for widest possible wind range. Furling capable for internal torsion
cable applications
NEW SAIL QUOTE
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Xi CODE: Ultra PE / Polyester
Xi CODE T: Ultra PE / Polyester / 50d PET taffeta
Standard: Transparent
NPL DOWNWIND SAILS
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NORTH PANEL LAMINATES
North Panel Laminate (NPL) sailcloth is produced using the most advanced laminator in the world. Our machine was designed by North Sails material engineers and is purpose-built for laminating sailcloth. North Sails has been manufacturing exclusive cloth in our Sri Lanka facility since 2010.
North Panel Laminate (NPL) sailcloth is produced using the most advanced laminator in the world. Our machine was designed by North Sails material engineers and is purpose-built for laminating sailcloth. North Sails has been manufacturing exclusive cloth in our Sri Lanka facility since 2010.
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INNOVATIONS IN SAILMAKING TECHNOLOGY
North Sails has a long tradition of making dacron sails since the fiber was first introduced as a sailcloth in the 1950's. Today we control every aspect of the cloth manufacturing processes - using our experience to ensure the highest quality products for both cruising and racing.
North Sails has a long tradition of making dacron sails since the fiber was first introduced as a sailcloth in the 1950's. Today we control every aspect of the cloth manufacturing processes - using our experience to ensure the highest quality products for both cruising and racing.
