Gill Sailing Yellow Dot Fabric Guide
We realise how confusing the subject of performance fabrics can be. There is so much technical jargon and very little explanation. In response, we have created our Yellow Dot™ Classification System to simply explain the attributes of the fabric. For example, a 2 Dot™ fabric has good breathability and good durability and is ideal for dinghy sailing. Don't be fooled by the simplicity however, because we search the world for the most technical fabrics and then rigorously test them in the field and the laboratory before we assign them a Dot™ rating.
Inshore Recreational
Recreational/inshore use in mild to moderate climates with the possibility of rain.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Moderate
Recreational/inshore use in mild to moderate climates with the possibility of rain.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Moderate
Inshore Recreational
Day use in mild to moderate climates with the possibility of rain, spray, and wind.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Good
Day use in mild to moderate climates with the possibility of rain, spray, and wind.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Good
Dinghy / One Design
Dinghy/One Design sailing and racing with possibility of full immersion.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Good
Dinghy/One Design sailing and racing with possibility of full immersion.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Good
Coastal Offshore
Coastal & offshore use. Perfect for several days of continuous use in rough conditions.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Good
Coastal & offshore use. Perfect for several days of continuous use in rough conditions.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Good
Offshore Ocean
Offshore/ocean use over several days or weeks in harsh climates and rough conditions.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Good
Offshore/ocean use over several days or weeks in harsh climates and rough conditions.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Good
Extended Offshore Ocean
Extended offshore and ocean use over consecutive days and weeks in harsh climates.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Good
Extended offshore and ocean use over consecutive days and weeks in harsh climates.
Breathablility: Good
Durability: Good
