Palma Carbon

Technology

Based on our popular and highly successful Palma cruise laminate line, Challenge announces a new high modulus (low stretch) Palma laminate utilizing Carbon fiber blended with UPE (UHMWPE) fiber for larger modern performance-oriented cruising boats. Specifically designed for modern cruising boats and sailors who are interested in performance and good sail shape while enjoying their leisure time on the water. Cruisers like to go fast as well!

Five styles with increasing density of warp fiber inserts
Blended UPE and carbon fiber warp yarns.
A great option for boats in the 60’ to 75’ that don’t want/need membrane sails.
Lowest stretch cruising fabric.
Reasonable durability.
Recycled film and polyester taffeta
No solvents or PFAS chemicals.

                    Palma Carbon
                
                                Fabric ID
                                
                                    Insert DPI

                                        Total
                                        X 45°/1.5"
                                    
                                    Taffeta
                                
                                Film

                                    Weight

                                        SM oz
                                        gsm
                                    
                                    Width

                                        in
                                        cm
                                    
                                Palma Carbon 20
                                
                                    21,200
                                    1,000
                                
                                    250
                                
                                1.50
                            
                                    12.33
                                    524
                                
                                    60
                                    150
                                
                                Palma Carbon 27
                                
                                    27,000
                                    1,000
                                
                                    250
                                
                                1.50
                            
                                    13.10
                                    561 
                                
                                    60
                                    150

Fabric ID	Insert DPI Total X 45°/1.5"	Taffeta	Film	Weight SM oz gsm	Width in cm
Palma Carbon 20	21,200 1,000	250	1.50	12.33 524	60 150
Palma Carbon 27	27,000 1,000	250	1.50	13.10 561	60 150

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.