ESG in action / Case study
North Sails:
Pioneering sustainable sailing technologies
ESG in action / Case study
North Sails
North Sails is a pioneering force in sailmaking, boasting an impressive legacy marked by groundbreaking innovations and technological advances that have revolutionised sailing.
As the global industry leader, North Sails is equally committed to finding solutions for sustainable sails, low-impact manufacturing, the use of alternative fibres and opportunities for material circularity. Earlier this year, North Sails launched RENEW, a North Panel Laminate (NPL) sailcloth for cruising boats 25 to 45 ft. RENEW sailcloth is constructed from more than 90% sustainable sources, with no sacrifice in performance or longevity. The launch of RENEW sailcloth marks an important shift towards building more sustainable sails with high-quality materials.
For RENEW, North Sails was able to source recycled polyester film and yarn, and bio-based Dyneema, to create a highly durable cruising laminate cloth that features more than 90% alternative bio-based and recycled raw materials. The supplier products for RENEW are all Bluesign Certified and International Sustainability and Carbon Certification compliant to guarantee the validity of the sources and processes used in their manufacture.
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We will continue to partner with suppliers to identify and refine the raw materials needed to produce ever more sustainable sails. We are working on new solutions for sustainable sources across all our technologies, including 3Di sails.
Tom Whidden CEO, North Technology Group