Nylite

Nylite

Nylite

Product catalog summary
Overview
Nylite spinnaker cloth is designed for quality-conscious cruising sailors, offering a balance between performance and durability. The fabric is available in various styles, each tailored for specific applications and conditions.

Specifications
  • Nylite 60 and 90: Coated styles that improve porosity with a slight compromise on weight. They are tough and tear-resistant.
  • Nylite 150 and 250: Rugged ripstop constructions with a resin-impregnated finish, providing high break strength and tear resistance. Suitable for heavy air kites or larger cruising spinnakers.

Weight and Construction
  • Nylite 60: 0.89 sm.oz. / 38 g/m2, 30 x 30 denier
  • Nylite 90: 1.12 sm.oz. / 48 g/m2, 30 x 40 denier
  • Nylite 150: 1.75 sm.oz. / 75 g/m2, 70 x 70 denier
  • Nylite 250: 2.65 sm.oz. / 113 g/m2, 140 x 140 denier

Applications
  • Asymmetric Spinnaker: Nylite fabrics are used for medium to heavy applications, with specific styles recommended based on luff length.

Comparative Features
The document compares Nylite with other fabrics like Superlite/Superkote, Stormlite, and Maxikote across several parameters:
  • Diagonal stability
  • Stretch resistance (modulus)
  • Breaking strength
  • Resistance to tearing
  • Air permeability
  • Water repellency

Conclusion
Nylite offers a range of spinnaker cloth options that cater to different sailing needs, emphasizing durability and performance. The availability of various weights and constructions allows for customization based on specific sailing conditions and preferences.
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Catalog excerpts

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Nylite Spinnaker cloth for the quality conscious cruising sailor Our All Purpose spinnaker styles balance performance with durability for applications that require economical fabric. Nylite 60 and 90 are coated styles for improved porosity but compromise a little on weight with constructions that are tough and tear resistant. Nylite 150 and 250 are rugged ripstop constructions stabilized with a resin impregnated finish. With high break strength and tear resistance, these are excellent fabrics for heavy air kites or larger cruising spinnakers or A-sails. Nylite 90 and Nylite 150 are offered in a full color range so boat owners can customize the look of their spinnakers.

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Spinnaker cloth for the quality conscious cruising sailor STL 210 stretch resistance (modulus) 108 / 33 breaking strength resistance to tearing air permeability water repellency Weight range Nylite Comparative features Style Warp denier9 x 10 Fill denier 7 8 Nylite 60 diagonal stability Nylite 90 stretch resistance (modulus) breaking strength Nylite 150 resistance to tearing Nylite 250 durability water repellency Asymmetric Spinnaker Applications Nylite Luff length ft. / mtr. stretch resistance (modulus) breaking strength resistance to tearing air permeability water repellency Comparative features...

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