Zhik Men's Hybrid Gear™ Performance Pant

The Zhik Men's Hybrid Gear™ Performance Pant is engineered for hot-weather dinghy sailing and water sports where UPF 50+ sun protection, temperature regulation, and targeted durability are essential. Built with Repreve® recycled stretch fabric and natural Yulex® rubber, these lightweight performance pants deliver breathable comfort, abrasion resistance, and unrestricted movement in tropical conditions.

The Zhik Men's Hybrid Gear™ Performance Pant is a purpose-built performance pant designed for sailors and watersports athletes operating in hot, high-exposure environments where sun protection, cooling, and durability are critical. Engineered for tropical and warm-weather conditions (25–30+°C), these pants provide the protection required for long sessions on the water without the heat retention and restriction of traditional neoprene apparel.

Constructed from lightweight Repreve® recycled stretch fabric, the Performance Pant offers fast-drying comfort with a soft feel and excellent flexibility. The highly breathable construction actively regulates body temperature, helping sailors stay cool and comfortable during intense activity while providing UPF 50+ sun protection engineered to AS/NZS 4399:2020 Australian standards, recognised globally as among the most stringent UV protection standards available.

Strategically reinforced knee and seat panels utilise proprietary ZhikTex II abrasion-resistant material laminated to natural Yulex® rubber. This combination delivers exceptional durability and protection in high-wear areas while maintaining the flexibility needed for active sailing, hiking, foiling, and dynamic manoeuvres.

The 3D body-mapped fit is engineered to move naturally with the body, providing unrestricted mobility and enhanced comfort during long days on the water. A flat drawstring waistband with adjustable internal elastic ensures a secure, personalised fit without unnecessary bulk, while strong, non-itch, high-stretch flatlock stitching enhances durability and comfort throughout the garment.

Leading the dinghy sailing market in sustainable innovation, Zhik combines certified, traceable, and deforestation-free Yulex® natural rubber with Repreve® recycled fibres, creating performance apparel that delivers both environmental responsibility and elite-level functionality.

Key Features

UPF 50+ sun protection engineered to world-leading Australian standards
Lightweight performance pants for hot-weather sailing and watersports
Repreve® recycled stretch fabric with fast-drying performance
Highly breathable construction for active cooling and temperature regulation
Proprietary ZhikTex II abrasion-resistant knee and seat panels
Natural Yulex® rubber reinforcement in high-wear areas
3D body-mapped fit for unrestricted movement
Flat drawstring waistband with adjustable internal elastic
Strong, high-stretch flatlock stitching throughout
Sustainable materials that are certified, traceable, and deforestation-free
Designed for intensive dinghy and foiling performance

Ideal For

Dinghy sailing
Skiff racing
Foiling
Keelboat sailing
Sportsboat racing
Paddling
Hot-weather watersports
Tropical sailing conditions (25–30+°C+)

Technical Specifications

UPF 50+ sun protection
Certified to AS/NZS 4399:2020
Lightweight Repreve® recycled stretch fabric
ZhikTex II abrasion-resistant knee and seat panels
Natural Yulex® rubber reinforcement
3D body-mapped construction
Adjustable internal elastic waistband
Flat drawstring closure
High-stretch flatlock seams
Fast-drying performance

Materials

68% Natural Rubber
12% Synthetic Rubber
10% Recycled Nylon
7% Recycled Polyester
3% Elastane