Material Overview
Eleveight kites are built with innovation and quality workmanship. Details are strategically designed for long lasting durability, while keeping the kite light and agile.
Materials used per product:
| PRODUCT | RIPSTOP | INFLATABLE MATERIAL |
| RS+ V3 |  |  |
| WS V9 | |  |
| OS V5 | | |
| RS V9 | |  |
| XS V5 | | |
| XS Pro | |  |
| FS V8 | | |
| PS V9 | | |
| GT2+ | |  |
| WFS V5 | | |
| WFS Pro | | |
Our superior X4 canopy fabric is strong and tear-resistant to guarantee durability and lasting performance. X4 is engineered to be dynamic and developed exclusively in partnership with Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials. Made from the best 4×4 ripstop polyester yarn, X4 has less elongation and a high-temperature UV-resistant resin finish.
Performance FEATURES
- Ultra high tenacity polyester yarn
- Produced by Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials
- Precise and responsive flight characteristics
- Extreme rip protection against peak loads, tears and punctures
- Enhanced durability with less wear and tear
Specifications
- 20 – 40% less elongation stretch then other traditional ripstop materials
- 4 x 4 Ripstop yarn with outstanding performance and Quality
- High temperature resin finish including UV filter
- Less stretch in all directions (0°, 90° & +/- 45°)
- Less elastic fatigue
- Increased longevity
X6 ripstop is our new fundamental secondary material used in trailing edges to increase stability and tension. X6 is a lightweight ultra-high tenacity polyester yarn with less elongation which reduces flutter. This allows for the canopy to retain its tenacity and adds durability over time. X6 has improved the force transition between the inflatable structure and the canopy significantly.
Performance FEATURES
- 6 x 6 ultra-high tenacity polyester yarn
- Produced by Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials
- Less elastic fatigue and reduced elongation for maximum canopy tension
- Extreme rip protection against peak loads, tears and punctures
- X6 is featured on the trailing edge, wing tips and reinforcements
Specifications
- 30 – 40% less elongation than other traditional ripstop materials
- 6 x 6 ripstop yarn with outstanding quality and durability
- High-temperature resin finish with UV filter
- Less stretch in all directions (0°, 90° & +/- 45°)
- Less elastic fatigue
- Increased longevity
The new updated ALUULA Gold™ composites deliver groundbreaking performance across the Pro series of Eleveight kites and wings. The lightweight material has a significant impact on the overall product weight giving unparalleled performance and better low wind capabilities.
The ultra-strong high-modulus ALUULA Gold™ core material is laminated with a UV-resistant outer film. This produces a fabric with maximum structural stiffness, less deformation and elongation even under force, and an unparalleled strength-to-weight ratio.
ALUULA Gold™ enables the leading edge to be as thin as possible which translates into less air resistance. This allows for very direct steering impulses with maximum speed and responsiveness, without compromising durability.
Not only does ALUULA Gold™ have the optimum stiffness and performance, but it’s the lightest and most durable inflatable material on the market.
Performance FEATURES
- Superior stiffness and exceptionally light composite construction for unparalleled strength-to-weight ratio
- High modulus ALUULA Gold™ core material that’s durable and tear-resistant
- Maximum structural stiffness with less deformation and elongation
- UV Resistant laminated outer film for proven durability
- Extremely direct steering impulses with maximum responsiveness
- Lighter construction delivers incredible light wind performance
- Low water absorption to prevent weight increase
- Lightest inflatable material on the market
Specifications
- Ultra-lightweight that’s over 30% lighter than traditional Dacron
- Up to 25% reduction in overall kite/wing weight
- 7 times more tear resistant
- 38% higher tensile strength
- 50% less elongation compared to standard material
- 80% better recovery of material and significant increase of form stability under load
- Unparalleled high modulus material provides rigidity to inflatable structures
- Better low end due to smaller leading edges and weight reduction of airframe
- Ultra-low water absorption
- Laminated outer film offers excellent UV resistance
- ALUULA Gold™ is used in the leading edge and struts
- Weight = 82g/m2
Dynea Tex is a highly specialised fabric engineered without compromise. While 32 times stronger than traditional Dacron, it’s also 30% lighter, stiffer and more precise than other normal materials used in inflatable kites.
Utilising the strength of Dyneema kite lines, we’ve taken the same Ultra PE Fibers and woven them into a lightweight fabric to give the optimum balance between responsiveness and long-term performance.
Performance FEATURES
- Dynea Tex uses Ultra PE Fibers combined within the woven structure
- Significant weight reduction
- Maximum structural stiffness with less deformation
- Increased responsiveness
- Strong Dynea fibres maximise durability
Specifications
- 32 times stronger than traditional Dacron
- 30% lighter than traditional Dacron and other normal inflatable material
- 30% overall kite weight reduction
- 2x lighter than Carbon Fiber
- 80% better recovery of material and significant increase of form stability under load
- Higher resistance to UV
- 50% less elongation compared to standard material
- 80% better recovery of material and significant increase of form stability under load
- weight = 120g / m2
- used in Leading edge
XT cloth is used in our inflatable structures to allow them to twist while balancing stability and stiffness. XT has high tenacity for performance, developed exclusively in partnership with Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials. XT features a highly specialised UV-resistant coating and is woven to produce a structure that guarantees strength.
Performance FEATURES
- High-tenacity polyester yarn
- High tear resistance with extremely durable woven structure
- Forgiving and intuitive flight performance
- Best price to performance ratio
- Produced by Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials
Specifications
- Weight = 170g/m2
- Durable yarn with 150 x 250 Denier
- Teijin final resin coated with high UV filter
- Used in leading edge and struts
XT Light has extremely high tenacity and is 15% lighter than our traditional XT cloth. Its high performance is suited to our inflatable structure material for the best balance between stability and stiffness. XT Light is developed exclusively in partnership with Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials. It’s woven to be strong and features a specialised UV-resistant coating.
Performance FEATURES
- Light tenacity polyester yarn
- Micro warp woven process with a coated finish
- Direct flight performance
- Best balance between stability and stiffness
- Produced by Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials
Specifications
- Weight = 140g/m2
- 20% lighter than traditional Dacron and other normal inflatable materials
- Up to 10% overall kite/wing weight reduction
- Smaller yarn with 150 x 150 Denier
- Tighter woven process
- 10% stiffer final resign coating
Engineered with double-coated technology, XTC Tex’s secret is in every yarn. First, a resistant resin is applied to the yarn even before it is woven, then it’s applied again after weaving for additional strength. The result is a much lighter fabric that’s five times more tear resistant. Used in the leading edge and struts, XTC Tex is highly durable, feels direct, and remains stable under load.
Performance FEATURES
- Stiff and ultra-light dual resin-coated woven fabric
- Minimised deformation and elongation under force
- High modulus yarn that's durable and tear-resistant
- Significantly lighter and stiffer than traditional Dacron
- Extremely responsive steering that's direct and efficient
Specifications
- Weight = 130g/m2
- 15% overall kite/wing weight reduction
- 25% lighter than traditional Dacron and other normal inflatable material
- 5 times more tear resistance
- 50% less elongation compared to standard material
- 60% better recovery of material and significant increase of form stability under load
- XTC is used in leading edge and struts
- Double coated technology, firstly as a single yarn, then additionally after weaving
XTC TEX 2.0 is our premium material used in the leading edge, struts and reinforcements in our Plus range. Engineered by a leading supplier for outstanding performance, it’s 5 times stronger than traditional Dacron, yet stiff and ultra-lightweight. The high-modulus yarns form a multicoated woven composite fabric with low water absorption to minimise weight gain. XTC TEX 2.0 allows for the leading edge and struts to be smaller which reduces weight further while remaining strong with minimal deformation and elongation under force. The result is a stiff lightweight material that feels very direct with responsive and efficient steering that enhances overall performance.
Performance FEATURES
- Stiff and ultra-light yet 5 times stronger than standard Dacron
- Extremely responsive steering that's direct and efficient
- Multicoated woven composite fabric with high-modulus yarns
- Minimised deformation and elongation under force
- Low water absorption to minimise weight gain
Specifications
- Weight = 122g/m2
- 15% overall kite/wing weight reduction
- 25% lighter than traditional Dacron and other normal inflatable material
- 5 times more tear resistance
- 50% less elongation compared to standard material
- 60% better recovery of material and significant increase of form stability under load
- XTC TEX 2.0 is featured on the leading edge, struts and reinforcements
- XTC TEX 2.0 leads to smaller strut diameters that reduces weight further