Super Series
Leading sailcloth manufacturer, innovating
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Super Series is a Code Zero product line designed to Win Races.
The product line is complete with ultra-lite weights, combined with super strong 18,000 and 24,000 DPI panels for Cable Free Luff Structure.
Since the advent of the membrane sail era some 15 yrs ago, laminate sails became product that most sailmakers considered low-end, as it was thought that “serious” racers would spend more money on the latest and greatest membrane or string product. Certain sailcloth suppliers even went into the string sail business. At this point development of laminate sailcloth basically stopped. If you look through sailcloth catalogs today, the materials available are the same that were available a decade ago. However, we can all see clearly now the limitations of membrane sails, so there is a clear need for improvement in laminated racing sailcloth.
We think we can do better.
We think we can do better.
We began the design of this range with the intention to make the lightest racing fabrics available today, with the high-performance lake racing boats on Lake Geneva in mind as our starting point. These boats demand super light sails, that have a wide wind rage, and high modulus. Then we expanded the concept up the DPI range, making sure at each stop, we had the lightest material with the highest modulus (best stretch resistance).
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200 Denier Ultralite UP Fiber Scrim
600 Denier Filament Aramid Fiber inserts
Ultralite Films
High strength to weight ratios
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Super Series GP 04
4800 DPI Aramid
200D UPE X
70 gsm
Super Series GP 06
7600 DPI Aramid
200D UPE X
78 gsm
Super Series GP 09
9600 DPI Aramid
200D UPE X
117 gsm
Super Series GP 12
12000 DPI Aramid
200D UPE X
151 gsm
Super Super Series GP 18
18000 DPI Aramid
500D UPE X
194 gsm
Super Series 24 Aramid
24000 DPI Aramid
500d UPE X
220 gsm
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Super Series delivers the lightest, strongest and most stable racing code zero now available for racing.
GP 04
GP 06
GP 09
GP 12
GP 18
GP 24
Super Series GP
| Fabric ID |
Insert DPI Aramid Warp X 45° /.5 |
Film |
Weight SM oz gsm |
Width in cm |
| Super Series GP 04 | 4,800 200 | 0.50 | 1.6 70 | 60 150 |
| Super Series GP 06 | 7,600 200 | 0.50 | 1.8 78 | 60 150 |
| Super Series GP 09 | 9,600 200 | 1.0 | 2.7 117 | 60 150 |
| Super Series GP 12 | 12,000 200 | 1.25 | 23.5 151 | 60 150 |
| Super Series GP 18 | 18,000 500 | 1.5 | 4.5 195 | 60 150 |
| Super Series GP 24 | 24,000 500 | 1.5 | 5.1 221 | 60 150 |
LIGHTEST COMPONENT
The lightest components for each weight and DPI stage. No cost cutting, or compromises made. Just the best product possible from existing materials.
LESS PARASITIC WEIGHT
Less film weight, because of our extensive use .25 mil films, and the changing of film gauge at each DPI step. Mylar film while a necessary component is basically parasite weight because it doesn’t add to performance. The less weight in film and adhesive, the better the performance to weight ratio of the material.
BETTER FIBER COVERAGE
Better fiber coverage across the surface of the laminate by extensive use smaller denier fibers. The more fiber in a sail, the higher the performance of the laminate.
STRAIGHT FILAMENTS
Straighter filaments are a feature of smaller denier fibers, which means more even loading and better stretch resistance.
OPTIMIZED MODULUS / WEIGHT
The better modulus/weight ratio of Super Series GP means more performance at a reduced weight compared to other available materials.
SUPER VALUE
While at the same time adhering to the Challenge ethos of having the most competitive price points, for equal or better performance.
The Future is Now, and it Can’t Wait.
The legacy of Challenge Sailcloth spans four generations in the sailing textile industry. In 1917, our family founded Howe and Bainbridge, one of the first sailcloth companies in the USA. In the 1930s, DuPont® invented synthetic polyester and nylon fibers which we used to create the first Cordura® nylon mainsail cloth. Moving from tar-impregnated cotton sails to technical synthetic textiles started a new era of sailboat racing and innovation. We’ve been leaders at the forefront of textile innovation for over 100 years. Looking forward, our focus is entirely on sustainability within the textile industry.
In 2020, Challenge Sailcloth launched a new company called Challenge Outdoor, spearheaded by world champion sailor and technical textiles expert, Hale Walcoff. Hale had a vision to produce light, durable, and UV resistant materials for the outdoor sports industry using 100% recycled polyester. He wanted to produce fabrics that were best in class for the industry while being environmentally friendly. Challenge Outdoor is dedicated to reducing real-world carbon emissions and promoting clean textile technology. As outdoor enthusiasts, it is our duty to tackle the climate crisis.
This project would not have been possible as recently as five years ago, because recycled and natural component manufacturers had not achieved the performance levels required in strenuous and demanding outdoor sports. Thankfully, the global community demanded green tech, and the investment followed. Moving full speed ahead, our development efforts will be focused on sustainable innovation across our product lines. This is our new race against the clock and a challenge to the industry. Solving the climate crisis requires world-wide collaboration and we welcome you to get on board.
Sustainability Starts with You
Energy-Efficient Manufacturing
Our textiles are produced at eco-friendly facilities powered by hydroelectric energy.
Our innovative manufacturing system eliminates expensive and energy intensive drying ovens, hot rooms for curing, and many other processes needed to laminate Nylon and Polyester with solvent-based adhesive.
We maintain stock in both the U.S. and Asia for better efficiency with our manufacturing partners and brands.