NORTH SAILS RENEW WINS AT 2024 DAME DESIGN AWARDS
The sustainable cruising sailcloth claims best ‘Shoreside Equipment & Materials’ Award
The winners of the DAME Design Awards, the most prestigious design competition in the marine industry, were announced this morning at the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam. North Sails NPL RENEW, the innovative cruising sailcloth constructed from more than 90% sustainable sources, won best product in the Shoreside Equipment & Materials category.
Ken Read, President of North Sails and North Technology Group, commented, “North Sails has worked tirelessly to develop RENEW, an innovative, sustainable sailcloth that aligns with our company’s values and customer’s expectations, so to win our category at the DAME Design Awards is an honor and a testament to our product development team. We took time to ensure that RENEW would have the right sustainability credentials and match the performance and durability that our customers expect from our products. The feedback from on the water has been fantastic so this recognition is a huge honor. Thank you to the judging panel and well done to the North Sails team who brought NPL RENEW to market.”
North Sails RENEW is a sustainable sailcloth for cruising boats up to 45 ft without sacrificing performance or longevity. North Sails’ close relationships with the big companies supplying films, fibers, and fabrics, as well as their shared commitment to creating more sustainable products, have been the foundation of the journey to RENEW. For RENEW, North Sails was able to source recycled polyester film and yarn, and bio-based Dyneema, with no compromise on performance, to create a highly durable cruising laminate cloth that features more than 90% alternative bio-based and recycled raw materials. The supplier products for RENEW are all Bluesign Certified and ISCC compliant to guarantee the validity of the sources and processes used in their manufacture.
North Sails is a pioneering force in sailmaking, boasting an impressive legacy marked by groundbreaking innovations and technological advances that have revolutionized sailing. As the global industry leader, North Sails is equally committed to finding solutions for sustainable sails, low-impact manufacturing, the use of alternative fibers, and opportunities for material circularity. The RENEW sailcloth therefore marks an important shift towards building more sustainable sails with the best materials.
Under the RENEW program, North Sails will continue to partner with suppliers to identify and refine the raw materials needed to produce ever more sustainable sails for all customers. North Sails is working on new solutions for sustainable sources across all North Sails technologies, including 3Di sails.
The DAME Design Awards Jury is drawn from a mix of experts in their field, from the marine and broader industries.
To learn more about the story behind the development of NPL RENEW, the manufacturing and the integration of sustainable raw materials, please click here.
