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SPINAKKER FABRIC [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

High tenacity (high strength) nylon in both warp and weft. Balanced, tightly woven constructions. Specialist yarn that incorporates a UV protection system as standard. Double ripstop construction. All fabrics designed to be stitched or taped.

CONT

In spinnaker cloth, one of the greatest challenges is making it as light as possible while retaining strength and incorporating enough yarn to minimize airflow through the weave.

Key term(s)
  • spinakker fabric
  • spinakker cloth
  • spinaker

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Tissu de nylon léger et solide utilisé pour confectionner des spinnakers, des sacs, des anoraks, etc.

Spanish

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