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 […]
Challenge Fastnet is a rugged, durability-first cruising Dacron originally developed from Challenge’s High Mass Fiber cloth created for the Clipper Round the World Race. Designed to survive harsh offshore conditions, Fastnet prioritizes longevity, UV resistance, and toughness over stretch and performance. Fastnet’s standout feature is its fiber layout: a massive warp yarn shields the more […]
Hydra Net Radial is one of the most trusted sailcloths in offshore cruising, known for its longevity, toughness, and ability to hold shape through thousands of ocean miles. Manufactured by Dimension-Polyant, Hydra Net combines traditional woven polyester with Ultra-PE (Dyneema) fibers in a radial weave, giving it unmatched durability and resilience for serious bluewater sailing. […]
Challenge Newport AP is a dependable, all-purpose Dacron designed for coastal and inshore cruisers who want reliable performance without overcomplicating their sail inventory. Manufactured by Challenge Sailcloth, Newport AP is a crosscut polyester fabric built with the same 104-quality fiber used in their flagship Marblehead series, but offered at a more accessible price point. Engineered […]
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.
