Technology
Using high tenacity fibers and an innovative UV coating formula, this is the best fabric to cover the leech panels of Code Zeros, downwind sails, and other roller furling sails. At 133 grams per square meter, Sun-Tec is light enough to fly in light air, but rivals much heavier fabrics in UV resistance and abrasion. Challenge designed Sun-Tec with rugged double beam ripstops in both directions of the cloth, with a sailcloth finish inside for increased stability. Sun-Tec is based on the Code-Tec 135 taffeta, so it has the same feel and strength as Code- Tec asymmetrical fabric, meaning your UV cover will stretch the same as the base sail material, making for smoother transitions between UV cover and the body of the sail
High tenacity fibers: excellent breaking, tear strength, UV resistance.
Coated one side only.
Sun-Tec coating alone greatly increases life of underlying substrate.
Sun-Tec provides as good UV protection as other commonly used cover fabrics over twice its weight.
Sun-Tech
Sun-Tech
| Fabric ID |
Description |
Weight SM oz gsm |
Width in cm |
Rolls yd |
| SUNTEC | Sun-Tec | 3.09 133 | 56 142 | 50 |
| SUNTECPSA | Sun-Tec PSA | 3.30 141 | 56 142 | 50 |
Insignia & PSA Fabrics
Acrylic based pressure sensitive adhesive fabrics bond aggressively to woven and laminated sailcloth.
Available in USA warehouse only.
Special order. Please inquire.
Insignia & PSA Fabrics
| Fabric ID |
Description |
Weight SM oz gsm |
Width in cm |
| IN | Polyester Insignia Fabric | 3.3 141 | 56 142 |
| IUV* | TiO2 Coated Polyester Taffeta with PSA | 3.5 150 | 56 142 |
Challenge RBC
Challenge RBC is single-ply woven polyester with environmentally friendly C0 DWR (no fluorocarbons) on the outside, and a water-resistant PU coating on the inside. Each yard contains over 10 recycled plastic water bottles, and saves about one pound of carbon emissions compared to nylon bag cloth.
Stocked in German warehouse, other colors available from USA or by special order
Challenge RBC
| Fabric ID |
Description |
Weight SM oz gsm |
Width in cm |
| RBC450RS | Recycled Sail Bag Fabric | 5.4 220 | 58 147 |
Ultra Patch
| Fabric ID |
Description |
Weight SM oz gsm |
Width in cm |
| UPE100GPSA | Ultra100 PSA Grey (Storm Grey) | 60 150 | |
| UPE400W | Ultra400 White | 60 150 | |
| UPE400BK | Ultra400 Black | 60 150 | |
| UPE800W | Ultra800 White | 60 150 | |
| UPE800BK | Ultra800 Black | 60 150 |
Ultra Tapes
| Fabric ID |
Description |
Weight SM oz gsm |
Width in cm |
| UPE400 Tapes | Tapes slit to 4” and 5” | ||
| UPE800 Tapes | Tapes slit to 4” and 5” | ||
| Custom Tapes | Tapes in all sizes custom order |
Window
| Fabric ID |
Description |
Weight SM oz gsm |
Width in cm |
| CHWIN | 4 mil clear RUV film / UPE Ultra inserts | 3.09 167 | 60 150 |
| MW150B | 4 mil clear RUV film / 22° 1000D black poly | 4.0 171 | 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.