Sailcloth

At old times sailcloth was woven from pure hemp or linen. Other natural fibres like nettle or flax were also used to make it. Cotton cloth fabrics were not manufactured until the 19th century. The cloths were not only used for sailmaking but also for making cargo hold covers, tarps and awnings. Tents, hammocks, bags, pouches and sacks were also made from sailcloth. Old types of cloth create an authentic effect on traditional working boats and classic yachts. Dry storage, good ventilation and regular impregnation with tannin or Hydrolin are particularly important with this type of cloth. ...

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At old times sailcloth was woven from pure hemp or linen. Other natural fibres like nettle or flax were also used to make it. Cotton cloth fabrics were not manufactured until the 19th century. The... read more »
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Sailcloth

At old times sailcloth was woven from pure hemp or linen. Other natural fibres like nettle or flax were also used to make it. Cotton cloth fabrics were not manufactured until the 19th century. The cloths were not only used for sailmaking but also for making cargo hold covers, tarps and awnings. Tents, hammocks, bags, pouches and sacks were also made from sailcloth. Old types of cloth create an authentic effect on traditional working boats and classic yachts. Dry storage, good ventilation and regular impregnation with tannin or Hydrolin are particularly important with this type of cloth.

An easy-care alternative to natural fibre cloths is offered by Duradon cloth. It is made of UV-resistant and tear-proof synthetic fibre but looks similar. The service life of tarpaulins and awnings can be extended by good fastening. The cloth should be well stretched and not flap in wind. It can be worthwhile to use lacing buttons or LOXX fasteners, or to use a punch and die and a cutting punch to punch in a few additional tarpaulin eyelets or brass grommets.

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1361*01 DURADON Segeltuch leicht DURADON LIGHT Sailcloth per Meter
DURADON LIGHT is an impregnated sailcloth, woven from spun polyester fiber. This sailcloth is similar in appearance and feel to cloths made of cotton, but has all the advantages of a synthetic fiber: very good UV resistance, high...
Content 0.61 sqm (€43.44 * / 1 sqm)
€26.50
Art.-Nr.: 1361...
1362*01 DURADON EXTRA Segeltuch DURADON LEICHT Canvas whole Roll
DURADON LIGHT is an impregnated sailcloth, woven from spun polyester fiber. This sailcloth is similar in appearance and feel to cloths made of cotton, but has all the advantages of a synthetic fiber: very good UV resistance, high...
Content 30.5 sqm (€32.62 * / 1 sqm)
€995.00
Art.-Nr.: DURL...
1362*01 DURADON extra DURADON EXTRA Sailcloth per Meter
DURADON EXTRA is an impregnated sailcloth, woven from spun polyester fiber. This sailcloth is similar in appearance and feel to cloths made of cotton, but has all the advantages of a synthetic fiber: very good UV resistance, high...
Content 0.61 sqm (€43.44 * / 1 sqm)
€26.50
Art.-Nr.: 1362...
1362*01 DURADON EXTRA Segeltuch DURADON EXTRA Canvas whole Roll
DURADON LIGHT is an impregnated sailcloth, woven from spun polyester fiber. This sailcloth is similar in appearance and feel to cloths made of cotton, but has all the advantages of a synthetic fiber: very good UV resistance, high...
Content 30.64 sqm (€31.17 * / 1 sqm)
from €955.20
Art.-Nr.: DURE...
1370_01 Linen canvas
Heavy canvas made from pure thread (flax). A durable cloth for many sewing and textile applications onboard (rigging bags) and for recreational use (hammocks etc.), as well as for tarps and awnings. This pure natural product is not...
from €25.50
Art.-Nr.: 1370...
1372_01 Cotton canvas, impregnated
Impregnated canvas tarpaulin cloth. Despite the impregnation, this cloth is a natural product and therefore not absolutely resistant to decay. From time to time it must be dried and newly impregnated. The cloth can show little...
from €10.90
Art.-Nr.: 1372...
2220*01 Rappeltuch Jute fabric
Clean jute fabric, course weave. Weight approx. 275 g/m.sq., 120 cm wide. This cloth is necessary in rigging applications to parcel (process with impregnated fabric strips) a wire before it can be covered with thin rope.
from €5.60
Art.-Nr.: 2220...
2312*01 DURO Leichte Abdeckplane, 150 g/m² DURO Boat Cover 150 g/m²
Inexpensive universal tarpaulin for indoors and outdoors at wind-protected places of use. The tarpaulin is translucent, has high UV resistance and is 100% waterproof. Both sides are coated, 150 g/m² strong polyethylene tape fabric (850...
from €12.90
Art.-Nr.: 2312...
2314*01 STABO Abdeckplane, 260g/m² STABO Boat Cover / Tarpaulin
A sturdy, tear-resistant winter tarpaulin for all applications. With a high UV resistance and 100% waterproof. Made from white translucent polyethylene tape fabric (1000 denier) coated on both sides, 260 g/m² thick. The edges are welded...
from €16.90
Art.-Nr.: 2314...
2313*02 CASO Schwere Abdeckplane, 300 g/m² CASO Heavy Duty Boat Cover, 300 g/m²
Extra strong, extremely tear-resistant and durable industrial and tarpaulin. Translucent, high UV resistance and 100% waterproof. Both sides coated, 300 g/m² strong polyethylene tape fabric (3000 denier). The edges are welded all around,...
from €37.90
Art.-Nr.: 2313...
2328_01 Cotton dust cover (flame retardant)
Light cotton cloth with flame save impregnation. Weight approximately 200 g/sq.m, colour off-white. Breathable dust cover for the dry boat shed. The fabric is flame retardant in accordance with building material class B 1 of DIN 4102....
Content 3.2 sqm (€4.92 * / 1 sqm)
from €15.75
Art.-Nr.: 2328...
2037_05 Tarpaulin batten
Hardened, galvanized steel strip with rounded edges. Messurements: 18 x 2 mm. Length 3 m. Fits our attachment plates.
€49.90
Art.-Nr.: 2037...
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1361*01 DURADON Segeltuch leicht DURADON LIGHT Sailcloth per Meter
Content 0.61 sqm (€43.44 * / 1 sqm)
€26.50
1370_01 Linen canvas
from €25.50
1362*01 DURADON extra DURADON EXTRA Sailcloth per Meter
Content 0.61 sqm (€43.44 * / 1 sqm)
€26.50
2328_01 Cotton dust cover (flame retardant)
Content 3.2 sqm (€4.92 * / 1 sqm)
from €15.75
2220*01 Rappeltuch Jute fabric
from €5.60
2509*03 INNOPERL W Imprägnierung INNOSKINS INNOSKINS INNOPERL W impregnation
Content 0.25 Liter (€111.60 * / 1 Liter)
from €27.90
2531*01 Segeltuchlohe HYDROLIN Lohe HYDROLIN Canvas Impregnation
Content 5 Liter (€31.80 * / 1 Liter)
€159.00
1362*01 DURADON EXTRA Segeltuch DURADON EXTRA Canvas whole Roll
Content 30.64 sqm (€31.17 * / 1 sqm)
from €955.20
1362*01 DURADON EXTRA Segeltuch DURADON LEICHT Canvas whole Roll
Content 30.5 sqm (€32.62 * / 1 sqm)
€995.00

An easy-care alternative to natural fibre cloths is offered by Duradon cloth. It is made of UV-resistant and tear-proof synthetic fibre but looks similar. The service life of tarpaulins and awnings can be extended by good fastening. The cloth should be well stretched and not flap in wind. It can be worthwhile to use lacing buttons or LOXX fasteners, or to use a punch and die and a cutting punch to punch in a few additional tarpaulin eyelets or brass grommets.