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Manufacturers and sail lofts
In Spain, the majority of sail lofts are dedicated to the repair and fabrication of sails tailored for each type of boat. There is a high level of expertise in manufacturing and representing international brands, as well as specialized workshops in design, repair, maintenance, and cleaning of sails throughout the country.
In Spain, there are few sail lofts that produce the fabric, the raw material for sails, as this process requires significant infrastructure that most do not possess locally, unless they have facilities in other countries. Sail lofts are constantly evolving, researching new fabrics and shapes to optimize sail performance in various wind conditions, adapting to the style of navigation, whether it be competition or cruising.
When choosing a sail, it is advisable to consult with professionals in the field to find suitable options based on the budget and type of boat.
Over the years, few sail lofts maintain the artisanal differentiation, marking the distinction in finishes and standing out from more industrialized and mass-produced work. Although the work may be seasonal, sail lofts operating internationally can balance the workload, catering to clients from the southern hemisphere in winter and the northern hemisphere in summer, ensuring the viability and profitability of the workshop on a global scale.
Main sail lofts in Spain
In Spain, there are many sail workshops and sail lofts. Virtually in any seaside city with a rich nautical tradition, there is a sail loft for boats. Here are some of the most well-known ones.
Alicante
Almería
Barcelona
Castellón
Girona
Illes Balears
- Doyle Sails Palma
- Elvström Sails
- Evolution
- Gp Sails
- Ibiza Sails
- Incidence Palma
- North Sails
- One Sails
- Quantum Sails
- Sail Select
- Sails & Rig Solutions
- Tot Vent
- Velas Matheu
- Velería Orión
Malaga
Murcia
Pontevedra
Valencia
- Advanced Sails
- Bank Sails
- Concept Sails
- SailSelect
- Trasluchada
- Velas Lluch
Vigo
Vizcaya
Principales marcas de velas
- ATN
- Delta Voiles
- Doyle
- Elvstrøm Sails
- Evolution Sails
- Forward Sailing
- Hydesails
- Incidence Sails
- Istec
- Jeckells
- Kapell Annat
- Lidgard Sailmakers
- Nautisails
- Neilpryde Sails
- Nenuphar
- North Sails Sailmaking
- Olimpic Sails
- Optiparts - Windesign
- Plastimo
- Quantum Sails
- Spinnaker One
- Tahe Outdoors
- UK-Halsey International
- Ullman Sails
- Zandro Sails
- Zaoli
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