Sailing Fabrics - Your Guide

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What are Sails Made Out Of?

4 Basic Choices of Fabric

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Natural Fibers

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Synthetic Modern Fabrics

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Lightweight Fabrics

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High-Tech composite Fabrics

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Nearly all sails are made of Dacron, a polyester fabric that's long-living and resistant to water, UV damage, and rot.

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