3DLâ„¢ Styles

New advances deliver a 3DLâ„¢ style for every sailor

When North Sails first introduced 3DLâ„¢ moulded sails in 1992, they offered an unprecedented combination of low stretch, light weight, easy handling and amazing shape retention. Over time, we've worked relentlessly not only to improve 3DLâ„¢ performance, durability and value, but also to develop new 3DLâ„¢ laminates and layouts tailored to different sailing styles and a wider range of boat sizes. Today, North produces a light, fast, durable and affordable 3DLâ„¢ moulded sail that answers the needs of virtually any sailor.

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S-Series - Updated!

There is no better combination of light weight, low stretch, shapeholding, performance and value
Proven North catenary thread layouts designed for boats up to approx. 46 feet / 14m.

» Max. luff length 19m. 
» Outstanding shapeholding and durability 
» High-tenacity Aramid yarn. 
» Clear UV protection. 
» TF (taffeta/film) and OceanRace options available

» S-Series headsails - detailed product information

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M-Series - Updated!

Materials and thread layouts previously only found on America's Cup and grand prix racing yachts
Designed for yachts up to approx. 60 feet/ 18m.

» Max. luff length 21m. 
» Modified catenary yarn layout features additional overlapping head-to-clew yarn passes for
   enhanced shapeholding. 
» Made from high-modulus Aramid yarn with optional 50% Aramid / 50% carbon laminate 
» Clear UV protection standard. 
» TF (taffeta/film) and OceanRace options available

» M-Series headsails - detailed product information

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L-Series - All New!

Advanced yarn layouts and materials developed for IACC yachts, Volvo Ocean Racers and grand prix syndicates. Designed for yachts up to approximately 90 feet/ 27m.Â

» Maximum luff-length of 33m. 
» Yarn layout combines catenary (corner-to-corner) layout with yarn intersecting the luff State-of-
   the-art films and yarns deliver ultimate performance for the highest demands of international
   yacht racing 
» Available in high modulus Aramid, a blend of 70% carbon and 30% Aramid or 100% carbon 
» Clear UV protection standard. 
» TF (taffeta/film) and OceanRace options available

» L-Series headsails - detailed product information

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Marathon 3DLâ„¢ - Updated!

The world's most advanced cruising sail. Now available for yachts up to 80 ft / 24m.

» Max. luff length 30m. 
» Unique moulded 3DL yarn matrix designed specifically for cruising with North TF™ taffeta/films
   bonded to both sides for enhanced chafe, tear, and UV resistance  
» Supplementary UV protectant and fungicide are added added to TF films to further improve UV
   screening and to retard mildew 
» Now available in either LCP or Spectra yarn

» Marathon 3DL™ headsails - detailed product description
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In terms of performance, durability and cost, there is now a perfect 3DLâ„¢ sail for you, whatever you sail. Welcome to the revolution!

North 3DL Genoa© North Sails
North 3DLâ„¢ Genoa what it would look like with Aramid yarns© North Sails
North Marathon 3DLâ„¢ Headsail© North Sails