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Registered in England Number: 5254029 Registered Office: 8 Flanders Park, Flanders Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2FZ |
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Sails Under Pressure 12/11/2001 At the leading edge of yacht racing, where available technology is pushing rig and boat design to greater extremes, Bainbridge International have been developing a new concept in sail fabric which keeps up with the pace and complexity of these developments. Their latest offering is a laminate that combines High Modulus Carbon and Twaron fibres, in a unique ‘sealed weave’ system. Modulus is the measurement of stretch in a fabric. The higher the modulus, the lower the stretch. DIAX-OS-HMC is constructed by using Carbon and Twaron ribbons in a very open, crimp free weave. Reducing crimp or ‘waviness’ in a fabric, helps reduce the amount of stretch in the finished sail. The resulting net of ribbons is then sealed together before laminating between two lightweight mylar films. This means that the primary load bearing structure of the finished sail, is a single unified component and therefore significantly more stable. The two fibres compliment each other, with the Carbon minimising stretch and Twaron adding durability and resistance to shock loads. The result is a high performance sail fabric that has the strength to withstand the extremes of modern race boat loadings, while remaining durable for longer lasting sail shape. - End -
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