7.1 1 warp-drive
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Warp DPI 27,000Weight 6.8 SM oz / 291 gsmApplication Tri-Radial Construction
0 10 20 30 40 50
STANDARD FORCE (LBF)
STRA
IN (IN)
0.2
0.1
0.0
MAIN AP-2 AP-3 LGT-1 MED-1 MED-2
APPLICATIONS
BOAT
SIZE (FT)
20-25
25-30
30-35
35-40
40-55
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SpecificationsSuper premium radial sailcloth.
Challenge Warp-Drive is a unique woven solutionused to make Tri-Radial Sails. This woven solutionallows sailmakers to make beautiful white sailsthat previously could only be constructed usinglaminates. Warp-Drive is made using Challenge’sprocess of weaving straight warp yarns in heavyfabrics. The fill yarns take the crimp during theweaving process and encapsulate the warp yarns.
Warp-Drive has the performance of a laminatewith the durability of a woven. Laminate fabricsare prone to mildew which erode the materialbinding the fibers within the film together. Warp-Drive is a polyester based woven construction,which will not mildew. Warp-Drive has been usedon classic yachts with beautiful sails, as well asSir Robin Knox Johnson’s Open 60 Grey Powerduring the Route de Rhum Race.
7.11 Warp-Drive