NPL RENEW

A: NPL RENEW represents North Sails' comprehensive initiative to seek and develop more sustainable materials that deliver sails without compromise in durability and performance. Since its inception, North Sails has been at the forefront of sailmaking technology, consistently introducing industry-changing advances. The quest for sustainability involves examining alternative fibers and other component materials, low-impact manufacturing, and circular material opportunities. 

North Sails has committed to adopting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to learn about the ecological impact of all products and to establish goals for reducing waste and pollution. An important aspect of achieving these goals is to introduce more recycled content. By 2025, North Sails will implement a Responsible Product Scorecard for all products and will also establish measurable goals for circular products that can be recycled at the end of their lifecycle.

A: Rigorous research and testing are fundamental to North Sails' approach to incorporating sustainable materials. We diligently evaluate evolving materials, ensuring authenticity with thorough testing in our state-of-the-art R&D Labs in Minden, NV (USA) and Sri Lanka. Trials on the water further assess performance and sail shape. The final raw material blend is optimized and manufactured at North Sails' own factory in Sri Lanka.

A: NPL RENEW offers two versions - standard (SM) and high-modulus (HM). The standard version features recycled polyester, ideal for smaller boats. The high-modulus variant includes adding bio-based Dyneema yarn reinforcement for very low stretch and high strength, suitable for boats up to 45 feet.