Powering Adventure Seekers for a Sustainable Future
Challenge Sailcloth is committed to meeting the rugged demands of adventure-seekers while protecting our planet. We prioritize renewable energy and recycled components to engineer textiles that are high performance, durable and lightweight
Sailcloth Heritage
Challenge Sailcloth is owned by the Bainbridge Family, who founded the first Global technical textile company, Howe & Bainbridge in 1917. Our team has the longest continuous record of innovation in Wind Sports.
Sustainable Composite Textiles
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Recycled Fabric
Challenge’s ECOPAK™ technology produced the first sailcloth made with 100% recycled fiber and film. Constructed with REPREVE® rPET fiber, our fabric is durable, high performance and long lasting.
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Non-Toxic Adhesive
Many of our sailcloth styles are laminated into composite fabrics, using our proprietary adhesive, which does not contain toxic solvents or VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds). Others laminate with solvent-based adhesives necessitating energy-intensive drying ovens. They may claim to be ‘carbon neutral’ by buying carbon-offsets after polluting; Challenge has taken the progressive step of eliminating harmful chemicals from the start! Our woven textiles are produced in our Bluesign approved facility.
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Recycled Film
The proprietary Challenge RUV™ film backing is 100% recycled and 97% UV resistant. Challenge RUV™ lasts 5 times longer in the sun than conventional film used in other fabrics - a big breakthrough in extending performance.