Contender's production process
To produce fabrics of the highest possible standard, Contender works closely with their fibre producers, weavers and the outstanding finishing company Contender Finishing. Thanks to this close co-operation and constant consultation with sailors and sailmakers all over the world, we have built up an unrivalled knowledge and understanding of sailcloth in all its varieties.
Production
process
Weave
In the weaving process a fabric is created by interlocking two sets of yarns.
Finishing
Whereas the woven base fabric (greige) is providing stability in the warp and fill directions, the overall stability of a sailcloth fabric is created in the finishing process.
Sales Advice & Service
Your sail is the result of a ‘co-production’ between your sailmaker and Contender. We maintain continuous dialogue with sailmakers around the world and we exchange experiences in order to ensure that we stay closely in touch with their practices.