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What is Sharkskin? - Rapid Dry

What is Sharkskin - Rapid Dry

Sharkskin is the worldโ€™s leading range of technical watersports apparel designed to keep you warm and protect you from the sun and wind.ย 

For over 25 years Sharkskin has developed the worldโ€™s most advanced technical fabrics available, each with their own unique purpose for water sports - Chillproof, Rapid Dry, Performance Wear, and R-Series compression.ย 

What makes Sharkskin Rapid Dry the best single-layer watersports garment?

Unlike traditional surface garments, Sharkskin Rapid Dry uses an advanced water-repelling and rapidย drying material. It is your go-toย garment for watersports protection.

  • Water Repellentย -ย Rapid Dry is a lightweight, fast-drying fabric in which the material is 'infusedโ€™ and then โ€˜heat setโ€™ with a water repellent treatment (WRT).
  • Construction -ย The Rapid Dry fabric uses a specialised 3D โ€˜rib-knitโ€™ construction which creates far superior insulationย properties than cotton and nylon/lycra synthetic fabrics.ย 
  • Durability -ย Through a premium and very durable thread type the Rapid Dry fabric has 100% resistance to swimming pool chemicals and has great resistance to the abrasive effects of seawater as the garment dries out.
  • Performance -ย Rapid Dry is a breathable garment and wicksย moisture from your skin to the outer layer of the fabric to help disperse sweat, perfect for active watersports i.e paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing.
  • Safety -ย Rapid Dry has a SPF50+ rating for full protection from the Sun. Great for New Zealand watersports conditions.
  • Visibilityย - Rapid Dry fabric comes in a range of colours, including hi-visibility colours for safety on theย water.

You can trust the Sharkskin Rapid Dry range will keep you warm, comfortable and protected, whatever the conditions.

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