Zhik Womens Hydrophobic Fleece™ Pants NEW 2026

The Zhik Women's Hydrophobic Fleece™ Pants are lightweight thermal performance pants designed for sailing, paddling, rowing, and watersports in cool conditions. Featuring naturally hydrophobic polypropylene fibres, a soft brushed fleece lining, and 4-way stretch, they provide fast-drying warmth, unrestricted movement, and all-day comfort on the water.

The Zhik Women's Hydrophobic Fleece™ Pants are engineered to provide lightweight insulation and outstanding moisture management for female sailors and watersports athletes training and competing in cooler conditions. Designed to perform as a technical baselayer or lightweight layering piece, they combine thermal comfort with advanced water repellency and unrestricted mobility.

Constructed from naturally hydrophobic polypropylene fibres, the fabric actively repels water instead of absorbing it. This allows the pants to remain lighter, dry significantly faster, and continue insulating even after prolonged exposure to spray or damp conditions. Because the water-repellent properties are built directly into the fibres, they won't wash out over time.

A PFAS-free Durable Water Repellency (DWR) treatment adds an additional level of protection by encouraging water to bead and roll off the fabric surface while avoiding the use of fluorinated chemicals.

The soft brushed fleece lining delivers lightweight warmth without unnecessary bulk, making these pants ideal beneath waterproof outerwear or worn as a standalone thermal layer in cooler weather. Highly breathable construction helps regulate body temperature during active sailing, paddling, rowing, and other high-output watersports.

Designed with 4-way stretch, the Hydrophobic Fleece™ Pants move naturally with the body to provide unrestricted flexibility during hiking, paddling, trimming, and other dynamic movements. A wide, high-waisted waistband offers additional comfort and support, while the adjustable internal elastic waistband allows for a secure, personalised fit. Water-resistant flatlock stitching minimises water retention and enhances comfort throughout extended wear.

Tailored specifically for women, these performance thermal pants provide reliable warmth, flexibility, and fast-drying performance for sailing, paddling, rowing, kayaking, foiling, and a wide range of watersports.

Key Features

• Women's specific performance fit
• Naturally hydrophobic polypropylene fabric
• Soft brushed fleece inner for lightweight warmth
• PFAS-free Durable Water Repellency (DWR) treatment
• Water repels at the fibre level for faster drying
• Water repellency will not wash out over time
• Breathable construction for temperature regulation
• 4-way stretch for unrestricted movement
• Wide, high-waisted waistband for comfort and support
• Adjustable internal elastic waistband
• Water-resistant flatlock stitching
• Ideal as a baselayer or layering piece

Ideal For

• Dinghy sailing
• Keelboat sailing
• Offshore sailing
• Foiling
• Paddling
• Surf ski paddling
• Kayaking
• Rowing
• Stand Up Paddleboarding
• General watersports
• Cool-weather training

Technical Specifications

• Material: 92% Polypropylene, 8% Elastane
• Fabric Technology: Naturally Hydrophobic Polypropylene
• Lining: Soft Brushed Fleece
• Water Repellency: PFAS-Free DWR Treatment
• Stretch: 4-Way Stretch
• Seams: Water-Resistant Flatlock Stitching
• Waist: Wide High-Waisted Design with Adjustable Internal Elastic
• Fit: Women's Performance Fit
• Use: Baselayer or Mid-Layer

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