FLEX® Polyester

Product catalog summary

Introduction to FLEX® Line:
The FLEX® line by DIMENSION-POLYANT is designed for racing and cruising sails, featuring a unique construction that handles strain in six directions, ensuring excellent shape retention and durability. The fabrics are crosscut and available in various fiber densities to match expected load situations.

Key Features:

Multi-directional Load Handling: Utilizes 0º Warp/90º Fill, double 20º, and double 30º yarns to manage loads in six directions.
Leech Stability: Double “X” patterns manage mid-leech loads effectively.
Step-up Construction: Progressive weights allow for step-up construction, enhancing durability.
Tear Strength: Strong fill and warp yarns contribute to the material's toughness.
Maximum Draft Position: Multi-directional yarn layout ensures stability in draft position.
Ease of Construction: Fewer panels are needed, reducing complexity and weight.
Sail Weight Reduction: Ability to split weights between high-load and low-load areas.

Material Composition:

PET film with SPF+ UV inhibitor for stability and UV protection.
20º Yarns for handling off-angle high loads.
30º Yarns for managing off-angle low loads.
Fill/Warp Yarns for primary load handling and durability.

Product Variants:

FLX 08POLY: 4 x 4 Warp/Fill, 1000 P x 1000 P, 3 x 3 X-PLY 30 degree, 1500P.
FLX 13POLY: 4 x 4 Warp/Fill, 1000 P x 1000 P, 3 x 3 X-PLY 30 degree, 1500P, 2 x 2 X-PLY 20 degree, 1500P.
FLX 16POLY: 5 x 6 Warp/Fill, 1000 P x 1000 P, 3 x 3 X-PLY 30 degree, 1500P, 2 x 2 X-PLY 20 degree, 1500P.
FLX 19POLY: 6 x 7 Warp/Fill, 1000 P x 1500 P, 3 x 3 X-PLY 30 degree, 1500P, 2 x 2 X-PLY 20 degree, 1500P.

Contact Information:
DIMENSION-POLYANT GmbH, Germany
Phone: +49 (2152) 891 0
Email: [email protected]

Catalog excerpts

... the true sailcloth producer DIMENSION-POLYANT’s FLEX ® line stands for “Fill Laminate Extra X”. The FLEX® range of fabrics is suited to racing and cruising sails. Foundations of all FLEX ® laminate constructions are strong fill and warp yarns. Additional 20° and 30° “Double X” patterns from the fill absorb multiple load situations. Thanks to its novel construction, FLEX ® handles strain in six different directions, resulting in unprecedented shape retention characteristics. In addition to primary loads, off-angle loads in clew, head and tack areas, mid leech and luff are catered for. FLEX ® will also absorb those dynamic loads that occur during sailing and enables excellent shape control. FLEX ® styles are crosscut fabrics and available with several fibre densities which can be combined in a sail in accordance with the expected load situation. FLEX ® ’s firmly locked-up fiber matrix guarantees long performance life and superior durability.

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Head Loads FLEX ®´S 20° and 30° X-fibres handle off-angle loads Leech Control DIMENSION-POLYANT GmbH, Germany Headquarters Speefeld 7 D-47906 Kempen Prebend Loads Outhaul and Vang Loads DIMENSION-POLYANT SAS, France 1, Rue Newton Parc Technologique F-17000 La Rochelle Phone: +33 (0) 546 282 201 - excellent shape control Tack and Cunningham Loads Clew and Outhaul Loads Fax: +33 (0) 546 412 840 [email protected] DIMENSION-POLYANT SAS, France Port de la Pointe Rouge Multi-directional load • 0º Warp/90º Fill, doublehandling – 20º yarns, and double 30º yarns means FLEX® handles load...

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