Fibercon PolyKote is a high-performance Dacron from Contender Sailcloth, designed specifically for one-design and club racing classes that require woven polyester sails. Built on the same base yarns as Fibercon Polypreg, PolyKote takes things a step further with a firmer finish and stiffer hand, offering maximum shape retention and minimal stretch for boats where rules […]
Fibercon Polypreg High Aspect is a premium racing-grade Dacron engineered for boats with tall, narrow sail plans. Manufactured by Contender Sailcloth, this high-performance woven polyester uses a proprietary resin and heat-setting process to produce a stiffer, lower-stretch fabric compared to standard cruising Dacron. The result is a tightly woven, highly stable sailcloth that retains shape […]
Contender Fibercon Pro Hybrid is a heavy-duty woven cloth designed for sailors who plan to put serious miles under the keel. Built on the same construction principles as Contender’s popular Warp Tech Dacron, Fibercon Pro Hybrid upgrades the core by mixing in Dyneema fibers—dramatically enhancing strength, stretch resistance, and overall durability. The result is a […]
Dimension-Polyant SXI is a high-performance cruising laminate engineered for sailors who want more than Dacron can offer, but still demand long-term durability and easy handling. Built with Ultra-PE (Dyneema) in the primary load paths and protected by woven taffeta skins on both sides, SXI provides exceptional shape retention, resistance to stretch, and rugged construction ideal […]
Expedition Composite is our top-tier performance cruising sail—engineered for sailors who demand lasting shape retention, responsive trim, and serious offshore capability. Built in-house using our EM2 membrane platform, each Expedition sail is customized from the fiber layout up, using a blend of carbon, aramid, and occasionally Vectran to create a structure with race sail performance […]
E-Tech is our lightest membrane option, designed for cruisers and performance sailors who want maximum efficiency and structure with minimal weight. Built fiber by fiber, E-Tech sails use a custom layout of carbon and Technora (aramid) fibers, paired with a lightweight film skin, giving the sail exceptional shape retention and stretch resistance. Unlike panel-based laminates, […]
Fibercon Pro Warp Tech is a high-performance triradial Dacron that combines the best of two worlds—lasting durability and excellent sail shape. Built with a warp-oriented weave and designed specifically for triradial construction, Warp Tech provides superior shape retention compared to traditional crosscut Dacrons, while maintaining the handling and longevity that make polyester the standard for […]
Contender CDX Pro is a triradial cruising laminate designed for sailors who want more performance than traditional Dacron can offer—without sacrificing durability or jumping to exotic materials. Built from a polyester laminate core with woven taffeta skins on both sides, CDX Pro offers excellent structure and resilience, making it a great all-around choice for active […]
Expedition Composite uses the same advanced membrane base as our E-Tech sails—a custom layout of carbon and Technora (aramid) fibers—but adds a woven taffeta skin on one side for improved durability and abrasion resistance. This construction maintains the shape-holding and furling performance of E-Tech while providing extra protection for offshore and high-mileage use. While the […]
Contender Fibercon Pro Hybrid is a heavy-duty woven cloth designed for sailors who plan to put serious miles under the keel. Built on the same construction principles as Contender’s popular Warp Tech Dacron, Fibercon Pro Hybrid upgrades the core by mixing in Dyneema fibers—dramatically enhancing strength, stretch resistance, and overall durability. The result is a […]
Hi, my name is Andy Camarda, and I am the founder of 180sails.com.
I started sailing before I could walk 30 years ago, and have been working for major sailmaking brands in the industry for over 8 years.
I have been a part of a team that has won every major event in Chicago including the Chicago to Mackinac, the Verve, and the NOOD.
