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North Sails is an internationally renowned company primarily known as the world's largest sailmaker and a leader in sailing technology and innovation.
Here are the key points about North Sails:
- Founding and History: It was founded in 1957 by American sailor and engineer Lowell North in San Diego, California. He applied a rigorous, science-based, and methodical approach to sailmaking, departing from traditional methods.
- Core Business: Sailmaking: North Sails designs, engineers, and manufactures sails for a vast range of boats, from small racing dinghies to superyachts. They are the sailmaker of choice for the majority of competitors in prestigious events like the America's Cup and The Ocean Race.
- Technological Innovation: The company is famous for pioneering sail construction technologies, notably:
- 3DL (Three-Dimensional Laminate): Introduced in 1992, this process involves thermo-forming laminated materials over a computer-controlled mold to create a seamless, aerodynamically-shaped sail.
- 3Di (Three-Dimensional Invented): A later innovation that uses pre-impregnated tapes of carbon and other fibers, thermo-molded to create a seamless composite sail membrane that is exceptionally light, strong, and shape-holding.
- Product Range: In addition to sails (Mainsails, Headsails, Spinnakers, etc., for racing, cruising, and one-design classes), North Sails has expanded its portfolio to include:
- Apparel and Accessories: A performance-driven lifestyle brand offering outerwear, tops, bottoms, shoes, and accessories, often incorporating technical materials and a commitment to sustainability.
- Sailing Gear: Including foul weather gear and deckwear.
- Ocean Advocacy: The brand is rooted in ocean advocacy and is committed to sustainability. They have partnered with organizations like IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) to support conservation efforts, such as the Whale Alert app.
- Part of North Technology Group (NTG): North Sails is the largest division of NTG, which is a conglomerate of marine-industry companies.
