Contender Stormlite
- Class: Woven Polyester for Code Sails
- Fiber(s): Polyester
Stormlite is a tightly woven polyester fabric designed for cruising Code Zeros and reaching gennakers. It looks and feels like spinnaker nylon but offers lower stretch and better shape retention, making it ideal for casual coastal sailing and day cruising. It furls cleanly and handles well, though its limited structure reduces performance at tighter reaching angles.
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Dimension-Polyant CZ Silver
- Class: Hybrid Woven/Laminate
- Fiber(s): Nylon with Technora scrim
CZ Silver is a hybrid cruising Code Zero material that blends the soft handling of nylon with the added structure of a Technora laminate. It offers lower stretch and better shape than spinnaker cloth, making it a great step up for cruisers who want more range and control without moving to full laminates. Light enough to furl easily and strong enough for moderate loads, it’s a versatile entry point into performance Code sails.
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Dimension-Polyant PXB
- Class: Triradial Polyester Laminate
- Skins: Film
- Fiber(s): Polyester
PXB is a lightweight polyester laminate originally built for upwind sails, adapted for use in high-performing cruising Code Zeros. A reinforcing fill fiber across the sail prevents distortion under load, making it a great option for sailors who want flatter shape, better furling, and improved range compared to woven or hybrid materials. Ideal for boats from 20–45 feet looking for more performance without the cost of exotic composites.
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EVO 04 / EVO 06
- Class: Laminate Code Zero Cloth
- Skins: Film
- Fiber(s): Technora
EVO 04 and EVO 06 are proprietary cruising Code Zero laminates developed with Dimension-Polyant. Based on an upwind racing laminate, EVO has been re-engineered with a lighter skin and optimized fiber layout for better performance at tight angles. Technora fibers offer low stretch and improved shape retention, while a crosswise fill fiber prevents distortion during furling. A step up from midrange laminates like PXB, EVO is ideal for boats 30–60 feet looking for improved structure, efficiency, and overall sail performance.
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E Tech Composite Membrane
Class: Film-on-Film Membrane
Skins: Film
Primary Fiber: Carbon/Aramid
Our lightest Code Zero membrane, Evolution E-Tech is a custom-built sail using a fiber-by-fiber layout of carbon and Technora (aramid) yarns. Designed for high-performance cruising applications, this membrane delivers exceptional shape retention, low stretch, and clean furling—especially at tight reaching angles. It’s an ideal choice for boats over 40 feet looking to maximize range, responsiveness, and control without moving to a full structured luff solution.
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Evolution Expedition Composite
- Class: Film/Taffeta Membrane
- Skins: Woven Taffeta (1 side) / Film
- Primary Fiber: Carbon/Aramid
Expedition Composite is a rugged, long-distance cruising membrane built on the same carbon and aramid base as E-Tech, with a woven taffeta skin on one side for added durability. Designed for offshore performance and high-mileage reliability, it offers excellent shape retention and furling behavior while withstanding the wear and tear of serious passagemaking. A premium choice for boats over 40 feet prioritizing structure, endurance, and performance in one sail.
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