Usually new yachts are being awarded during the International boot Düsseldorf. But since usual is non-existing for the time being, the announcement of this year´s winner took place digitally on YouTube on January 22nd 2021.
We have introduced the first recycled sail cloth materials. And we continuously work to source more recycled materials for our sails. We believe it´s time to listen to nature´s message and respond with a sustainable approach.
Check out this cool square head main sail on a newly built Faurby 360, EPEX Film/Film, Technora Black. With a head width of 1600 mm, this is a giant step from the usual sail area of 36m2 to 46m2.
EPEX jib on a First 40.7 made from a double taffeta, where the white light taffeta is made from recycled plastic bottles. The fiber combination is a Vectran/Polyester, where the polyester is 100 % recycled.