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
$$
Price / Cost
$$$$
Price / Cost
$$
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
★★☆




