Champion gear
Zhik is the official supplier for Australian Olympic Team sailors at the Paris Olympics.
26 July 2024
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Zhik has been at the forefront of developing world-class sailing gear for two decades.
Working closely with the world’s top sailors, Zhik designers have been able to constantly evolve and innovate to provide gear that helps them reach the top of the podium.
Zhik has supported over 100 elite athletes representing 23 nations, winning more than 50 Olympic medals and 100 World Championships.
Tested and proven, top Australian technical apparel producer Zhik is the clear winning choice of Olympic and World champions around the world. Zhik are a Major Partner and Official Technical Apparel Supplier of Australian Sailing and the Australian Sailing Team.
Zhik are also naming rights partner for the Australian Sailing Youth Sail Series.
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These years of experience and product testing ensure that every Zhik product is suitable for the most demanding sailing conditions. This provides unmatched performance, comfort, and durability for sailors of all levels.
Crafted from sustainable, plant-based Yulex® rubber, the range sets a new standard for elite eco-friendly water sports apparel. It offers superior thermal insulation, comfort, and durability, generating 80 percent fewer CO2 emissions than conventional neoprene wetsuits.
The wetsuit’s fabric is also infused with graphene – this advanced nanoscale 2D material can return up to 20 percent more body heat, keeping wearers warmer for longer, regulating temperatures during low-intensity activities, and aiding the drying process.
Australia’s most successful Olympic sailor, Mat Belcher is continuing his commitment to sailing high performance as CEO of Zhik.
“Zhik was first named an Olympic supplier for the Australian sailing team for the Tokyo Games, and Will Ryan and I won gold wearing Zhik gear,” he said.
“Since then, it’s evolved even more, and the current range sets a new standard the bar for elite eco-conscious water sports attire.
“It’s an incredibly proud moment for Zhik to have such a close connection to the Australian sailing team, the second time we can support the Olympic Team coming into Paris.
“We have a deep understanding of the technical requirements. It’s bespoke gear – we can make sure the athletes can get their best performance, while being as warm and comfortable as possible.”
49erFX crew Evie Haseldine, who has been selected to make her Olympic debut in Paris, was thrilled to try on the Zhik Olympic kit.
“It’s the first time Zhik has a 100 percent recycled wetsuit, we’re both in the new range for high performance sailing,” Haseldine said. “They have this graphene warmth part on the inside; it’s quick-dry which is great for Marseille, which is windy but can also get hot.
“It feels great, I can’t wait to wear it in July!”
Explore the range here.
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