Code-Tec

Technology

Challenge is excited to announce Code-Tec, a series of new fabrics specifically designed for the new generation of asymmetric and reaching sails used on modern racing and cruising designs. As off-the-wind sails designed for tighter sailing angles continue to evolve with the new structured luff and cableless Code sail designs, Challenge has developed this unique new range of fabrics to meet the performance requirements for this new generation of sails.

Code-Tec uses high tenacity fibers and proprietary immersion coating chemistry to make a high performance but durable Code sail fabric which boasts low stretch, high tear strength and the ability to withstand repeated furls on modern roller furling storage systems. Code-Tec has tear and breaking strength not seen to date in polyester spinnaker fabrics.

- A breakthrough in asymmetric fabric technology.
- Double-beam matrix ripstop pattern for rugged durability.
- Leading edge kitesurf finish, with outstanding adhesion and life performance compared to spinnaker cloth or traditional dacron.
- Code-Tec has tear and breaking strength not seen to date in polyester spinnaker fabrics.
- New immersion-coating technology.
- Proprietary chemistry for high performance and durability.
- Sun-Tec UV roller furling available for UV resistance comparable to much heavier fabrics
- Code55p - 1.2 SM oz / 52gsm
- Code95p - 1.9 SM oz / 81 gsm
- Code135p - 3.1 SM oz / 132 gsm
- Code170px - 3.9 SM oz / 170 gsm
- Code195UPE - 4.5 Sm oz / 195 gsm
- Code245UPE - 5.7 SM oz / 245 gsm
- XRP sport enables sailmakers to build performance race sails with all polyester constructions.
- The efficient fiber laydowns allow high performance without the use of exotic fibers such as Aramids and Carbon

                    Code-Tec
                
                                Fabric ID
                                
                                    Insert DPI

                                        Warp
                                        X / 1.5"
                                    
                                    Taffeta

                                        Color
                                    
                                Film

                                    Weight

                                        SM oz
                                        gsm
                                    
                                    Width

                                        in
                                        cm
                                    
                                WOVENS
                                
                                CODE55P
                                
                                    – –
                                    – –
                                
                                    White
                                
                                – –
                            
                                    1.2
                                    51
                                
                                    60
                                    150
                                
                                CODE95P
                                
                                    – –
                                    – –
                                
                                    White
                                
                                – –
                            
                                    1.9 
                                    81
                                
                                    60
                                    150
                                
                                CODE135P
                                
                                    – –
                                    – –
                                
                                    White
                                
                                – –
                            
                                    3.1
                                    132
                                
                                    60
                                    150
                                
                                CODE155P
                                
                                    – –
                                    – –
                                
                                    White
                                
                                – –
                            
                                    3.4
                                    146
                                
                                    60
                                    150
                                
                                LAMINATES
                                
                                CODEX170
                                
                                    – –
                                    1,000 / 45°
                                
                                    White
                                
                                0.50
                            
                                    3.9
                                    170
                                
                                    60
                                    150
                                
                                CODE195UPE
                                
                                    6,000
                                    1,000 / 22°
                                
                                    White
                                
                                0.50
                            
                                    4.5
                                    195
                                
                                    60
                                    150
                                
                                CODE245UPE
                                
                                    12,000
                                    1,000 / 22°
                                
                                    White
                                
                                0.50
                            
                                    5.7
                                    245
                                
                                    60
                                    150

Fabric ID	Insert DPI Warp X / 1.5"	Taffeta Color	Film	Weight SM oz gsm	Width in cm
WOVENS
CODE55P	– – – –	White	– –	1.2 51	60 150
CODE95P	– – – –	White	– –	1.9 81	60 150
CODE135P	– – – –	White	– –	3.1 132	60 150
CODE155P	– – – –	White	– –	3.4 146	60 150
LAMINATES
CODEX170	– – 1,000 / 45°	White	0.50	3.9 170	60 150
CODE195UPE	6,000 1,000 / 22°	White	0.50	4.5 195	60 150
CODE245UPE	12,000 1,000 / 22°	White	0.50	5.7 245	60 150

A Revolutionary Code

Code Tec has super strong Ultra PE reinforced luff panels, in combination with ultralite Code55p body fabric. Sailmakers can make a cable free code zero with the most durable material on the market.

Energy-Efficient Manufacturing

Our textiles are produced at eco-friendly facilities powered by hydroelectric energy.
Our innovative manufacturing system eliminates expensive and energy intensive drying ovens, hot rooms for curing, and many other processes needed to laminate Nylon and Polyester with solvent-based adhesive.

We maintain stock in both the U.S. and Asia for better efficiency with our manufacturing partners and brands.

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Code-Tec

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