FilmAIR

Taffeta weight: FilmAIR 124 g/m² or 142 g/m² + weight of reinforcing fibers

FilmAIR is the first innovative product developed by Powerplast—a Mylar film reinforced with para-aramid and carbon fibres. Since the late 1980s, it has been used in racing sails, including those in the America’s Cup (e.g., the Moro di Venezia), earning the recognition of sailors around the world.

FilmAIR – features
– exceptional lightness and performance for racing sails
– transparency that allows light to pass through, unlike opaque materials such as Filmless
– choice of two thicknesses of biaxially oriented Mylar film (124 g/m² or 142 g/m²)
– reinforced with para-aramid and carbon fibres

FilmAIR – Key Facts:
– used in racing sails since the late 1980s
– a fabric highly regarded in inshore and ocean races
– an excellent choice when uncompromising performance is a priority
– durability is not its main advantage – sails have a shorter lifespan compared to other materials