Fibercon® Pro Vectran

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Fibercon® Pro Vectran is a newly developed sailcloth designed for yachtsmen seeking enhanced performance and greater load-bearing strength. This cloth integrates the high-quality Fibercon® yarns with Vectran yarns, known for their immense tensile strength and flexibility.

Specifications
The Fibercon® Pro Vectran cloth is available in various weights and constructions, optimized for different boat lengths and sail types. The weight range includes:

6.7 oz with 225P x 600P/750V denier
7.7 oz with 225P x 1000P/1000V denier
9.7 oz with 380P x 1000P/1500V denier
11.7 oz with 500P x 1500P/1500V denier

Applications
The cloth is suitable for various boat lengths and sail configurations:

31-35 ft: Mainsail and No. 1 sails use 6.7 oz; No. 2 and No. 3 sails use 7.7 oz
36-40 ft: Mainsail uses 7.7 oz; No. 1 sails use 6.7 oz; No. 2 and No. 3 sails use 7.7 or 9.7 oz
41-45 ft: Mainsail and No. 2 sails use 9.7 oz; No. 1 sails use 7.7 oz
46-50 ft: Mainsail and No. 2 sails use 9.7 oz; No. 1 sails use 7.7 oz
51-55 ft: Mainsail and No. 2 sails use 9.7 oz

Recommendations
A firm Polypreg finish is recommended for Fibercon® Pro Vectran cloth to enhance diagonal stability, which is crucial for performance-oriented sails.

Comparative Features
Fibercon® Pro Vectran excels in several areas:

High weaving density
Excellent shape retention
Superior UV endurance
Extended lifespan

Catalog excerpts

Fibercon® Pro Vectran Vectran reinforced for extra performance We have developed a new style of cloth for yachtsmen who demand extra performance and need greater load bearing strength from their woven sails. This cloth combines the high-quality features of Fibercon® yarns with the immense tensile strength and flexibility of additional Vectran yarns. The finishing of our Fibercon® fabrics is geared to your cruising needs or racing aspirations, and every production process is carefully overseen so that you receive a consistent quality of sail. We recommend a firm Polypreg finish for our Fibercon® Pro Vectran cloth. The firm Polypreg finish is optimised for the increased diagonal stability needed in more performance oriented sails

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Vectran reinforced for extra performance ► Comparative features weaving density ability to retain shape UV endurance lifespan ► Applications Fibercon® Pro Vectran Boat length ft. Mainsail No. 3 No. 2 No. 1 Click here for more information

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