Latest news about marine clothing from Zhik, Typhoon, Henri-Lloyd, Rooster, Mustang and more.
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Plastimo and Typhoon International have joined forces to create a new range of technical clothing apparel. Following the creation of the safety division in 2021 targeting enhanced cooperation between the Alliance Marine Group companies that specialise in safety and personal protection – Plastimo and Typhoon are launching the new range at METS and Nautic Paris […]
Australian-based apparel brand, Zhik, has launched its new Elite Gloves and Deck Gloves. Both ranges feature the new gecko-style silicone pad which Zhik says enhances grip on wet decks, spars and guard rails, while the addition of a finger tab makes removing wet gloves easier. Available in long and short-finger models, Zhik’s new Elite Glove […]
British sailing brand Henri-Lloyd has announced a three-year technical clothing partnership with Oliver Heer Ocean Racing, supporting the Swiss sailor as he competes on the IMOCA circuit culminating with the Vendee Globe in 2024. The partnership will see Henri-Lloyd work closely with Heer and his team to develop high-performance products designed and produced with sustainability […]
Zhik says its new casual styled Flight Jacket crosses between street, dockside and the water. It has a cosy 240gsm recycled fleece lining, and is made with a recycled, breathable and showerproof outer fabric with a Space Variant twill face for a super smooth feel. With the addition of a durable water repellent coating for […]
Performance brand ODLO has announced it will acquire the 60-year-old British sailing brand, Henri-Lloyd. The acquisition comes months after ODLO announced the acquisition of Janus – a merino clothing manufacturer. The company says this latest move solidifies the brand’s commitment to growth and scale through acquisition across its portfolio. “We are excited about including Henri-Lloyd […]
Mustang Survival has appointed Pelagic Sales Network as a UK and European sales agent to deliver its technical clothing to new end users in the British and European commercial sectors. Mustang Survival says it has been ‘building inspired technical solutions for water rescue professionals, military elites and commercial and industrial mariners for over 50 years’. […]
Rooster has launched what it deems as an integral addition to its range – polarised floating sunglasses. These come in three frames, classic, sports and bi-focal. Each style features polarised lenses to blockout glare from the water, anti-fog technology, and will float if dropped in water. Plus, says Rooster, they’re EN ISO 12312-1 rated to […]
Finnish dive watch-maker Suunto has been sold to Chinese wearable technology company Liesheng. Suunto’s parent company Amer Sports, which itself was acquired by a Chinese investor consortium in 2018, says it has agreed on a transaction that is expected to close in H1 2022. Founded in Guangdong in 2015, Liesheng currently sells its products in […]
Zhik has launched a new, breathable 3L Soft Shell jacket, designed for intense activity as a mid-layer under a shell jacket or as an outer jacket. Made from a windproof, breathable and a water-resistant 3-layer fabric, the jacket has quick dry, micro-grid fleece inner panels for warmth and insulation. Zhik says the breathable, waterproof membrane […]
Watersports apparel manufacturer Zhik has launched a new drysuit, specifically optimised for competitive sailing across all disciplines. Using technologies and design elements from ocean racing and athletic inshore sailing, its said the front zip drysuit is lightweight, streamlined and highly durable. Zhik has selected a three-layer, breathable Vecta fabric, which it says is 30 per […]
Zhik’s Cell Jacket is constructed using fused core baffling, where the individual insulation pockets are bonded together rather than stitched. According to the company, this ensures there is no wind or water ingress through any of the individual cell seams which helps trap and maintain body heat. The Zhik Cell Jacket interior contains Repreve, a […]