The Material Lab

Downwind & Reaching fabrics

SHADOW - The Nilon Versatile Core

The backbone of our Downwind range. A high-grade Nylon that offers the perfect "rebound" for pumping and a forgiving feel in choppy conditions. It is the ideal balance of weight, durability, and cost-efficiency.

  • Stability: Responsive Flex | Handling: Intuitive & Forgiving.
ECLIPSE - The Polyester Heavy-Duty Anchor

Available for both Downwind and Code Sails, this Woven Polyester is built for the "gnarly" days. Unlike Nylon, this Polyester weave resists stretching under massive loads, ensuring your profile stays rock-solid in 30+ knots.

  • Stability: High Structural Rigidity | Handling: Robust & Dependable.
SPECTER - The laminate reaching Precision

Our dedicated Code Sail Laminate. A polyester film reinforced with a structural grid. It is designed to handle the immense luff tension required for upwind reaching without deforming the aerodynamic curve. Exist in radial laminate, Polyester, vectran, aramid,& carbon

  • Stability: Low-Stretch Laminate | Handling: Crisp / Professional performance.
ALUULA - The Water-Shedding Shield

A revolutionary ultra-light composite engineered with inherent hydrophobic properties. By completely eliminating water absorption, the material stays bone-dry and feather-light even in heavy spray. Its advanced UV resistance ensures the fabric retains its signature crispness and high-response performance over time.

  • Stability: Ultra-Rigid Composite | Handling: Zero Water Absorption (Constant Lightness).

Which Material Is Right for You?

Stretch

★★★★☆

Stretch

★★★★☆

Stretch

★★★

Stiffness

Stiffness

★★★★★

Stiffness

Aging

★★☆

Aging

★★☆

Aging

★★★☆

Shape Stability

Shape Stability

★★★

Shape Stability

★☆

Fabric Composition

Lightweight ripstop nylon

Fabric Composition

Ultralight hydrophobe composite

Fabric Composition

Coated ripstop nylon

Weight

35-55 g/m²

Weight

40-100 g/m²

Weight

45-75 g/m²

Hand Feel

Very Soft

Hand Feel

Ultra Soft

Hand Feel

Soft

Price / Cost

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Price / Cost

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Price / Cost

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UV Resistance

Poor

UV Resistance

Average

UV Resistance

★★☆

Durability / Lifespan

★★☆

Durability / Lifespan

★★★

Durability / Lifespan

★★☆

Repairability

Easy

Repairability

Medium

Repairability

Easy

Recommended Use

Cruising spinnaker / Drifter

Recommended Use

Racing spinnaker

Recommended Use

Cruising spinnaker / Code 0

Wind Range

Light (2 - 12 kts)

Wind Range

5 - 20 kts

Wind Range

Light to medium (5 - 18 kts)

Moisture Absorption

★★★★☆

Moisture Absorption

★★★★☆

Moisture Absorption

★★☆

Environmental Impact

★★☆

Environmental Impact

★★★

Environmental Impact

★★☆