DCX onyx

DCX onyx

DCX onyx

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Dimension-Polyant, a leading sailcloth manufacturer since 1966, introduces the DCX Onyx, a cruising laminate available in an elegant black look. This material is designed for durability and performance, suitable for various cruising conditions.

Material Specifications
The DCX Onyx features a polyester scrim reinforced by an X-PLY® embedded between two films, finished with a woven taffeta fabric. This construction offers impressive stretch resistance and robustness against mechanical influences, chafe, and tearing. The material is treated with UVM® finish for UV and mildew protection.

Applications and Recommendations
The DCX Onyx is recommended for ambitious sailors seeking low-stretch materials for extensive cruising. The document provides guidelines for sail applications based on boat length, ranging from 26 to 50 feet, with specific recommendations for mainsails and different sail numbers.

Quality and Manufacturing
Dimension-Polyant emphasizes the use of high tenacity fibers, custom-developed chemicals, and premium films. The company is the sole producer of high-quality sailcloth with in-house manufacturing, investing in customized equipment for weaving, finishing, and laminating.

Innovation and Global Reach
With a dedicated R&D team and state-of-the-art facilities, Dimension-Polyant leads in trend-setting developments. The company has a global distribution and technical support network, making it a preferred partner for sailmakers.

General Note
Recommendations are based on worldwide experience and should be considered as guidelines. Users should account for specific wind conditions when choosing sailcloth. Dimension-Polyant disclaims liability for damages arising from recommendations.
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Catalog excerpts

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DCX onyx – Precision in black – Durability and performance with style. If you are an ambitious sailor looking for a particularly low-stretch material that can handle the rigours of extensive cruising, then you should definitely take a closer look at our DCX onyx. Our famous crusing laminate is now available in an elegant black look. It has been developed with the clear aim of producing an extremely durable material that also performs. Of course, at Dimension-Polyant we appreciate that as well as stretch and longevity characteristics it is also very important to provide you with a material that will cope with all aspects of cruising such as reefing and furling sails with ease. The combination of a polyester scrim, or grid, reinforced by an X-PLY® embedded between two films which are smoothed and finished on both sides by a special woven taffeta fabric. This combination gives impressive stretch resistance paired with robustness against mechanical influences. The taffeta fabrics on the outside of the sandwich laminate are robust against mechanical influences, chafe and tearing, and additionally treated with our proven UVM® finish, which brings further conveniences: protection against UV radiation and mildew. The leading sailcloth manufacturer. Innovation since 1966 dimension-polyant.

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GENERAL NOTE All suggestions are based on our worldwide experience with sailcloth applications. Please note that the recommendations are meant as guidelines. You should consider, when making your choice, if the sail will be used in a particular heavy or light wind area. Neither Dimension-Polyant nor any of its affiliates assume any liability for special, incidental or consequential damages due to the recommendation given. HIGHEST QUALITY FROM THE START Dimension-Polyant uses only performance high tenacity fibers, customdeveloped chemicals as well as premium films from qualified suppliers. IN-HOUSE...

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