Cruising Laminate

DC-Line / DC-PEN-Line

DIMENSION-POLYANT DC cruising laminates were developed to create low stretch, durable, easy to handle furling high tech sails. These sophisticated styles are produced by laminating two layers of polyester taffeta on both sides of a film-encapsulated scrim. The scrims used in the DC’s proved to have excellent warp stretch performance and great tear strength. The taffetas that cover the film and scrim are extremely rugged and further coated with our unique UVM finish to improve UV resistance and to reduce the chances for mildew growth.

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CXT-Line

DIMENSION-POLYANT CXT/CXP cruising laminates were developed to create low stretch, durable, easy to handle in furling high tech sails. These sophisticated styles are produced by laminating two layers of polyester taffeta on both sides of a film-encapsulated scrim while incorporating our patented X-PLY®technology. The construction of the CXT/CXP has proven excellent warp stretch performance and great tear strength. The taffetas that cover the film and scrim are extremely rugged and offer optimum chafe resistance.

CXP-Line

DIMENSION-POLYANT CXP cruising laminates are similar to the CXT polyester based line but utilize low stretch PEN fibers. We have created a fabric which in price/performance ratio is very attractive when compared to Dyneema®. The CXP styles offer lower stretch than polyester, yet it is durable and easy to handle in high tech furling sails. Likewise CXT, these styles are produced by laminating two layers of polyester taffeta on both sides of a film-encapsulated PEN scrim and incorporating our patented X-PLY® technology. The construction of the CXP has proven excellent warp stretch performance and great tear strength. The taffetas that cover the film and scrim are extremely rugged and offer optimum chafe resistance.

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FLEX®-Line

DIMENSION-POLYANT’s FLEX® line stands for “Fill Laminate Extra X”. FLEX® is especially suited to racing sails. Foundations of all FLEX® laminate constructions are strong fill and warp yarns. Additional 20° and 30° “double X” patterns from the fill absorb multiple load situations. Thanks to its novel construction, FLEX® handles strain in six different directions, resulting in unprecedented shape retention characteristics. In addition to primary loads, off-angle loads in clew, head and tack areas, mid leech and luff are catered for. FLEX® will also absorb those dynamic loads that occur during sailing and enables excellent shape control. FLEX® styles are crosscut fabrics and available with several fibre densities which can be combined in a sail in accordance with the expected load situation. FLEX’s® tight-knit fibre matrix guarantees long performance life and superior durability.
Productinfo FLEX® PEN Cruise (PDF Document 461 KB)
Productinfo FLEX® Polyester Cruise (PDF Document 1 MB)

DYS®-Offshore Technology

DIMENSION-POLYANT developed with the styles of the DYS® Offshore Technology a range of Dyneema® sandwich laminates exhibiting easy handling and excellent durability. The Dyneema® base is encapsulated by film on which a ripstop taffeta is laminated. This rugged laminate line provides an excellent money-for-value ratio for performance cruising sails. We are proud to present now the 3rd generation of this performance laminate line. New developed finishing technics minimize the chance of mildew growth.

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GXLD Line

The GXLD line is a continuation of developments targeted for the emerging megaboat market. As different products are tested in the high-load applications these boats develop, it's more obvious that combinations of the known fibre characteristics we have dealt with can be intertwined to produce unique fabrics. The fabrics must combine light weight with exceptional shape holding characteristics and long term durability. Melding these characteristics through our in-house lamination affords us the luxury of testing different combinations of taffetas, scrims and films to produce the highest end product at a reasonable cost-to-performance in its' application.

To reach this end, we've developed the GXLD line as a combination of the strongest, most
durable product in Dyneema® and the lowest stretch material in Carbon. By constructing this line with rugged ripstop Dyneema® taffetas, the inherent chafe of sto-way masts and booms in hydraulically powered applications becomes a non-factor. The strength of the proprietary carbon inserts addresses the intense loads while minimizing cloth distortion and growth, critical factors that must be addressed in keeping sail geometry perfect to fit the many handling systems crucial to sailing these boats.