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for cruising sailboatscross-cutpolyester

This furling genoa is made from a tightly woven polyester cloth, keeping the nice white look for years and years to come. The cross-cut sail design is a widely used design that is a very price conscious choice. The woven polyester used for our ALISIO segment is a durable and economical fabric ideal for recreational cruising. The trioptimal design of this furling genoa distributes the forces the sail is exposed to more optimally ensuring a stable sail shape. A shape that is efficiently maintained for many years. The polyester laminate we use in our ALISIO segment is a price conscious choice. It comes in white and grey. The trioptimal design of this furling genoa distributes the forces the sail is exposed to more optimally ensuring a stable sail shape. A shape that is efficiently maintained for many years. Material eXRP Cruise is a high-end laminate, where the main parts of the material are made from recycled polyester, that is the UV-protective film, the taffeta, and the polyester fibers. The combination of black polyester fibers and white taffeta makes up for a greyish look. The eXRP cruise comes in 3 qualities where the heaviest is further stabilized with UPE virgin fibers. The material is soft and easy to handle, and furls easily when used in furling sails. The EPEX construction with optimum fiber distribution provides a non-stretch, stable sail shape. Material Taffeta used as an outside layer on both sides adds strength and durability to the sail. It improves resistance against UV, tear, flex and chafe. Taffeta is available in light grey and white. The fiber combination Vectran / Polyester is a popular and competitive cruising choice.