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Henri Lloyd ELITE OFFSHORE Racer Smock
Following on from the success of the 2014 Elite range and our unwavering commitment to “Intelligent Innovation” has led to the development of the Henri Lloyd Offshore Elite Racer Smock.
Built to withstand the worst conditions imaginable, the smock is new and exciting edition to the Elite Range, and has been designed for Offshore Racers and Cruisers where performance and comfort is a priority.
The technical attributes of the range are extremely apparent to the wearer ….
Fact: 30% lighter
Elite Shell garments incorporating GORE-TEX® Technology are 30% lighter than the best in class predecessors. An individual wearing an Elite Offshore 3 layer system would be carrying around the equivalent of a 1Kg bag of sugar less, so fatigue is lessened and performance enhanced.
Fact: 20% More Breathable
Elite garments are 20% more breathable than existing best in class garments. This significant change creates the only Offshore garment in the world that can be classified as Extremely Breathable – this is no laboratory phenomenon and can be sensed by the wearer.
Fact: Without Compromise
What makes Elite Offshore such a game changing technology, is that through the science of developing specific performance characteristics of the yarn at molecular level combined with advanced weaving and finishing techniques these benefits have been achieved without compromising the durability of waterproofness.
Beyond the quantifiable benefits of breathability and weight, comfort and performance have been enhanced by a number of significant additional benefits.
Slide-Glide Technology:
By transferring the Gore™ Micro-Grid technology from Ocean garments the garment is not only tougher and more abrasion resistant but due to the low topography of the woven lining the outer layer glides easily over mid layers to reduce “interlayer grab” which makes donning and doffing easier and reduces fatigue in wear.
Optivision Hood:
Optivision Hoods are visibly better than their conventional counterparts. Exclusive to Henri Lloyd the transparent TPU windows allow wider peripheral vision without compromising protection for the face.
As with all Henri Lloyd smocks, the design also includes a fast draining large centre stow pocket, neoprene hem band for improved fit and an engineered throat tab ensuring a customised fit, comfort and minimal water ingress.
"When it comes to technical and performance wear, Henri Lloyd is at the forefront of innovation and the new Elite Offshore Smock is a great example of their vision.
It’s lightweight, soft and really comfortable to wear on the water.” Ben Ainslie; Team Principle, Ben Ainslie Racing.
The Smock is available in carbon, in sizes S-XXL and retails at £475
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50 years of pioneering spirit
In 2015 this proud family run company continues to celebrate over half a century as the market leader in technical sailing gear and as a premium lifestyle brand. Henri Lloyd’s track record of innovations have paved the way for all modern foul weather clothing, setting the standards throughout the generations for performance and comfort.
Founded in 1963 in Manchester, England by the late Mr Henry Strzelecki MBE and managed by his son’s Martin and Paul since the 1980’s, this British specialist clothing brand has pioneered the development of modern foul weather clothing technology and design. Starting from the very early days with ‘Mr Henri’ the company introduced a number of design firsts which are now accepted as industry standards including; the first ever Bri-Nylon® garment with hand taped seams, the first integral safety harness, the first non corrosive zip and the use of Velcro® as a closure on garments to name but a few.
Henri Lloyd’s association with the world’s sailing elite includes working with the early pioneers of solo circumnavigation and exploration; Sir Francis Chichester, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Sir Alec Rose, Sir Ranulph Fiennes and over the past twenty years with Sir Ben Ainslie CBE quadruple Olympic Gold Medallist, America’s Cup winner and Team Principle of BAR. Henri Lloyd are also proud to have had gear worn in almost every major Round the World Race over the past five decades, allowing Henri Lloyd to stay at the forefront of intelligent innovation.
Henri Lloyd was also the proud sponsor of the winning entry in the Clipper 2013-14 Round the World Race; Henri Lloyd – 50 Years of Pioneering Spirit, and is also the official technical clothing supplier and merchandise partner to Ben Ainslie Racing, British America’s Cup Challenger.
Henri Lloyd’s strong international presence sees the brand represented in over 50 countries worldwide.
www.henrilloyd.com
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