SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS FOR CRUISING SAILORS
RENEW, a North Panel Laminate, features approximately 90% alternative bio-based and recycled raw materials. Developed for cruising boats up to 45 ft, RENEW is the start of an important shift in sailmaking towards more sustainable materials that maintain the performance and longevity expected from North Sails.
NPL RENEW
WHY CHOOSE NPL RENEW?
Made from recycled polyester film, taffeta, and yarn
Sustainable materials that maintain the performance and longevity expected from North Sails
No compromise in durability and longevity. No compromise in sail shape and trimming
NEW SAIL QUOTE
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
HIGH MODULUS: Bio-based Dyneema warp inserts, Recycled PET taffeta, Recycled PET film, Recycled bio-based Dyneema eXact yarn
STANDARD MODULUS: Recycled PET taffeta, Recycled PET film, Recycled PET eXact yarn
Standard: White
OUR TECHNOLOGIES
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.
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.
