Sails endure extreme forces on the high seas, and in competitive sailing, every detail matters. The sails must maintain their shape under challenging conditions, remain flexible, and be as light as possible. Constant innovation in sail manufacturing also demands exceptional performance from sail decoration and coating. Inks need to match the flexibility of the material, adhere flawlessly, and withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Printcolor’s ink systems excel in meeting these unique requirements. Our water-based protective coating ensures that prints retain their radiance in all weather conditions.

We offer product packages with premixed standard colors or special shades according to PANTONE®. By choosing our Mixing System colors (MS) and pigment concentrates, you can mix your shades directly on-site, providing flexibility and optimizing ink and inventory costs. Our experts are available to advise you on the ideal ink system for your sails and provide training on using mixing inks and pigment concentrates.

Additionally, we provide coatings for various materials including Composite Materials (such as 3Di™ from North Sails and Carbon Fiber substrates) and Polyester Fabrics (such as Dacron, and Vectran). To further protect your sails, we offer clear sunlight protection varnishes that are available in both glossy and matte finishes. Furthermore, these clear protection varnishes are said to provide additional performance enhancements of sail cloth.

For more details, please refer to the technical data sheets of the respective ink series (482 and 660). Feel free to contact the experts at Deco Tech for tailored advice and solutions for your performance sail coating needs.