The invention relates to a fabric whereof the warp or the weft consists at least partly of partially oriented yarn (POY). The fabric has preferably been exposed to pressure and temperature, for instance by means of calendering. The partially oriented yarn is preferably a polyethylene terephthalate polyester (PETP). The fabric can be made conductive by arranging soot on or in the fabric or by co-weaving a conductive thread in the fabric. In some embodiments the fabric can contain a layer or pattern of a super-absorbent material. The fabric is suitable for use as sailcloth, as sheathing material in cables, such as conductor separation tape.
