Hood Sailmakers UK
Hood Sailmakers specialise in building high-performance, long-lasting sails for serious cruising yachts and classic yachts. Hood are the only sailmakers who weave their own sailcloth and, for more than 50 years, Hood sailcloth has been renowned for its quality and performance. In 1995 Hood launched Vektron(tm) sailcloth, a breakthrough in sailcloth technology, utilising Vektran(R) fibre to weave a higher strength, lighter weight woven fabric with superior durability and longevity. This process which has a worldwide patent, has been pioneered by Hood Textiles in Ireland. Because Vektron