Technical Textiles Executive

Technical Textiles are widely used in the marine industry, with ropes, sailcloth and coverings as some obvious examples. Other uses include fabric reinforcements for composite structures such as glass multi-axial fabrics for hull construction.

There is also a growing demand for carbon fibre to reduce weight and increase strength. This is still predominantly focused on racing boats, but the rest of the industry is gradually catching up.

	M Wright & Sons have developed an innovative one-piece woven luff tape for the marine industry [more info]
	Dartex Coatings have teamed up with Bainbridge International, one of the World's leading sail-makers to produce a range of top level laminated sailcloths. [more info]

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