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NPL SPORT

HIGHEST PERFORMANCE LAMINATE RACE SAILCLOTH

NPL SPORT is manufactured by North Sails, and it’s the market’s highest performance 2D laminate race sailcloth. A proprietary polyester resin system resists heat, water, and UV at a level unmatched by any string sail. Sails cut from NPL are significantly stronger, lower stretch, and lighter than competitor brands.

NPL SPORT

WHY CHOOSE NPL SPORT?

The highest performance small boat and one design keelboat laminate sailcloth in the marketplace.

Proprietary x-scrim reinforcement adds strength with minimal weight.

Made with 97% recycled polyester film.

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Xi RACE ULTRACARBON: Ultra PE / Carbon
Xi RACE ARAMID: Aramid / Polyester
Xi RACE POLYESTER: Recycled PET / Polyester

Standard: Black
Optional: Gray (only available in select One Design classes)

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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.

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INNOVATIONS IN SAILMAKING TECHNOLOGY

For North Sails, building high quality sails has always meant using the best materials. Since inception, we have consistently delivered industry-changing advances and innovations in sailmaking technology, developing materials and processes to fit the needs of a wide range of boats and types of sailing.

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