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Why polyester is considered to be a good material for making sails of ships?
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Dell Herzog
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∙ 6y agoPolyester is often lighter in weight, less likely to rot due to mildew than the more traditional canvas (cotton) sails.
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Answer: Polyester is widely used for makimg of boats and for sail material because it has good strength and durability, relatively low stretch and reasonable prices (lowprice, in budget).
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What are sails made of?
Cotton, polyester, even hemp (canvas).
Today nearly all sails are made of?
Dacron, a polyester fiber.
What are the types of sails?
Names of sails include, but are not limited to: Mainsail, Jibsail, Genoa Jibsail, Mizzensail, Topsail, Flying Topsail, and Staysail. There are square sails and triangular sails. They can be fabricated from cotton, hemp, dacron, nylon, polyester, or blends.
What are sails made out of?
In the past, sails were made out of a material called 'sailcloth' or 'canvas' which was originally made from hemp/flax fibers (linen). After the discovery of cotton this too was used as the source of fiber. In modern times, sails are rarely made from natural fibers and most sails are now made from synthetic fibers including nylon, polyester, aramids and carbon fibers. These sails are stronger and will not let the wind though. (In the past sail canvas had to be sluiced down to make it impervious to the wind - this made the sails and rigging heavy).
What are the release dates for A Pirate Ship Sails Again The Making of Swashbuckler - 1976?
A Pirate Ship Sails Again The Making of Swashbuckler - 1976 was released on: USA: 1976
What material are yacht sails made out of?
Quality sails on yachts are made of high grade duck cloth or canvas. There are also some quality plastic sails, but they are quite unusual to see in use.
Where is the company North Sails based?
North Sails, a sail making establishment, operates in many countries and locations across the world. They have their headquarters in Milford, Connecticut.
In irons is when the boat is headed directly into the wind and sails are empty of wind what is the term when the wind is directly behind you and sails are empty?
It is the same thing: You are in irons when you are making no headway.
What things are made out of polyester?
Polyester is used to make a variety of things, including clothing, furniture coverings, plastic bottles, balloons, ropes, thread, hoses, sails, floppy disk liners, Clothing belts, industrial belts, tents and other outdoor gear.
How can you describe the Sydeny Opera House?
Well...... It was said that the person who designed it was making a structure that looked like sails (ships). So I would say it looks like a couple of sails (ships).
What were the first windmills made out of?
Made of six to twelve sails covered in reed matting or cloth material
How did the Spartans build a fleet?
By cutting down trees, sawing them into planks, assembling them and making oars and sails.
