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GPL GraphX®

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Dimension-Polyant is a leading sailcloth manufacturer known for its innovation since 1966. The company offers a line of carbon laminates called GraphX®, designed for racing and cruising yachts. These laminates are renowned for their durability and performance, achieved through advanced fiber handling and lamination technology.

Product Specifications
The GPL line of laminated sailcloth captures the strength of high-performance carbon. It features high-strength carbon warp sheet fiber, a Technora® base, and Technora X-PLY®. These materials provide exceptional resistance to flex, elongation, and UV degradation.

Manufacturing and Innovation
Dimension-Polyant is the only sailcloth producer with in-house manufacturing, using high tenacity fibers, custom chemicals, and premium films. The company invests in customized equipment for weaving, finishing, and laminating. Their dedicated R&D team and state-of-the-art facilities drive continuous innovation.

Global Reach
With a worldwide distribution and technical support network, Dimension-Polyant is a preferred partner for sailmakers globally.

Recommendations and Guidelines
Recommendations are based on global experience with sailcloth applications, intended as guidelines for modern IMS yachts. Users should consider wind conditions when selecting sailcloth.

Application and Specifications Table
The document provides a detailed table for sailcloth application based on boat length, specifying the appropriate GPL product for mainsails and different sail numbers. It also includes a style and weight table detailing warp/fill specifications and X-PLY® angles for each GPL product.

Catalog excerpts

Looking for the most durable carbon laminates today’s market has to offer? Look no further and allow us to introduce you to Dimension-Polyant’s line of ®. These laminates for racing and cruising yachts of all sizes continuously keep having a huge impact on the international GraphX sailing world. Its first-class features are achieved by superior fiber handling and advanced lamination technology using our patented insert process. GPL is the first laminated sailcloth line to capture the strength of high performance carbon. This line benefits from the use of high strength carbon warp sheet fiber, a super rugged Technora ® base and Technora X-PLY ®. As pioneering racing fabrics, they keep impressing with incredible resistance to flex, elongation and degradation from UV. If you are into no compromise high performance, these composite fabrics are made for you. Because GPL’s take Carbon to an entirely new level in high performance materials creating sails for the playing fields of the best. The leading sailcloth manufacturer. Innovation since 1966 dimension-p

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Boat Length Technora® Black Technora® Black GENERAL NOTE All suggestions are based on our world wide experience with sailcloth applications. Please note that the recommendations are meant as guidelines for modern IMS yachts or yachts of comparable righting moment and sail sizes. 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...

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