NovoSail - sail cleaning, finishing and protection

NovoSail - What our customers say...

"Hi
You laundered my sails last winter & I would like to compliment you on the very good job you did, there were several bad stains which I didn’t expect to be removed, now I can’t even see where they were."

Regards
Jimmy Jackson

Visit to NovoSail
I have 7 sails on my Sadler 25 and I was the lucky winner of the NovoSail competition in the “All At Sea” Waterfront newspaper. My prize was to have all of my sails cleaned by NovoSail.

NovoSail collected all of my sails and took them away for cleaning and processing. They even promised to get them back to new even though my Mainsail and my No. 1 Genoa date from 1998 and the other 5 sails are at least 30 years old.

When I went to collect my sails, the MD of Novosail, Jason Anderton, showed me the pictures that he had taken of my sails before they were cleaned and, not surprising, my so-called white sails were anything but white. The sails were dirty and also had rust stains.

He then showed me the complete 7-stage NovoSail process. First of all, each sail was soaked individually in soft water so as to remove dirt and individual stains. Then the sail was processed through the 80 ft. wide processing machine with pre-washing, washing, rinsing and neutralising in preparation for finishing. The finishing process was carried out on the 80ft. wide machine where protection against marks from mildew was applied and special resins were applied to restore the water-repellent properties of the sail. The resin was fixed with thermal heating and the sail was then hung out to dry in the large drying room. I was shown the large drying room and saw the largest mainsail that I have seen. Jason also said that their largest job had been to clean Wimbledon’s large covers for the Centre Court.

Jason Anderton’s final test was to squirt water on my No. ! Genoa – the water ran off without wetting the sail - so maybe Novosail has consigned wet sails to the history books !

I am certainly pleased with my pristine white sails. My friends thought that I had bought new sails until I told them about the NovoSail process and what it could do for their sails.

From Roy Froud of Lymington Town Sailing Club

"Dear Jason
Over the years we have used a number of companies to clean our marquees. The service and results have varied from adequate to poor. I am therefore very pleased we were introduced to your company, as the cleaning you have just done for us has been to a very high standard.
The communication and liaison with your organisation regarding costing and timings have been very clear and precise, and it has been a pleasure dealing with you and your staff. We will definitely be using you for all our cleaning, and would have no hesitation in recommending your company to other organisations."

Yours sincerely
Kate Comens
STITCHES Marquee Hire

"The sail is back and I have had a look at it and its really great. Thanks, I will be seeing the owner on Saturday but I'm sure he will be delighted.
Thanks to Dan and the team."

Jonathan Abrahams, JKA Sailmakers, Wales

"I have been extremely pleased with the improvement in the cleanliness of my boat covers. The whole process was handled very professionally and it was a pleasure doing business with Novosail."

Mr Foulds, Guernsey

"I was amazed that your system cleaned all the staining around the reefing cringles. They are crisp and look new. I would definitely recommend your service to my friends and have already done so.
Thanks for a superb job"

McDonald, Essex

"My sail came out of your process much better than I had expected and seems to be staying clean much better than before."

Robin Hayman, Buckinghamshire

"We were very pleased with the condition of the sails on their return. Very clean and better than I thought they were going to be. The collection and delivery was excellent and the transport costs very good. We have recommended your company to lots of people."

Paul Sullivan, Kent

"I was absolutely delighted with the condition of my canopy after cleaning. Friends commented that they thought we had purchased a new canopy."

David Hurley, Swindon

"The sails feel smooth when handled and look good and set well."

Robin Hayman, Buckinghamshire

I raised the sail on the boat today and was very pleased with the results of your company's restoration. Nice work!
Thanks,
Clayton

Clayton Armstrong, Lymington, Hampshire

"We eventually managed to get the sail up this morning - delayed by a mixture of too much wind & being dragged off island for a few weeks work.
Anyway, brilliant job & we are mightily relieved that it came up so well.
Thanks very much for your help in making this happen.
Regards
Phil".

Phil Ball from Guernsey

"Just a quick note to say received the sail yesterday. Spotlessly clean with the mould and misuse of the last two years thoroughly removed. Thank you for excellent service".

Boyd Kelly

"I have just launched my boat and the genoa looks like new, very impressed the mainsail is still in the bag but I am sure it will be just as good. Many thanks 1st class job and service, I will be back."

Spencer Pope from Kent

"...Impressive is the level of cleanliness. All mildew stains, spots and yellow discolouration came out. The smooth surface turned out very beautifully. Other members of the club immediately asked me if I had bought new sails..."

Dr. Ing. K. - J. Siemens

"...My mainsail from 1980 no longer has its useless old adhesive numbers and shines like new. I really can and will recommend the system to others!
Thank you again very much for the management..."

Dr. R.Breinlinger

"My recommendation for sail washing: http://www.novosail.com/. It is the best I have ever seen, and the people are very nice. I brought the sails from the Swan 55..... to be cleaned and it was really well done.
The latest technology and good products. Even if your sails don’t need washing, it’s worth it to go have a look."

Tom & Birgit

"First of all many thanks for the great job on our vessel " Sea Cloud II ". We as tall ship owner and operator were in the beginning very sceptic about your new development "sail washing machine" because we tried many times by our own with several methods and a lot of man power to clean up the sails but without any improvements. Now after finishing the first project with your company we can say that your machine and your process is working very well and we can support and recommend your company in all respects and any time."

M. Marbach
Hansa Shipping GmbH & Co. KG

"We have used NovoSail to clean sails - sometimes with very obstinate stains that had defied other attempts at cleaning - and we have always been delighted with the result."

David Hayward
After Sales Manager
Oyster Marine Ltd

"Just a few words to confirm you that after one year working with you in Spain, we are more than happy to achieve our agreement to collaborate together for the Spanish market. All the captains we work for at the Superyacht market send you the best compliments for the work NovoSail has done for them."

Toni Tió
European Executive President
Quantum Sail Design Group

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