Zhik Youth Hydrophobic Fleece™ Pant NEW 2026

Zhik Youth Hydrophobic Fleece™ Pant

The Zhik Youth Hydrophobic Fleece™ Pant is a lightweight thermal baselayer designed to keep young sailors and watersports athletes warm in cooler conditions. Featuring naturally hydrophobic polypropylene fibres, a soft brushed fleece lining, and 4-way stretch, it delivers fast-drying warmth, comfort, and unrestricted movement on the water.

The Zhik Youth Hydrophobic Fleece™ Pant is designed to provide dependable warmth, comfort, and moisture management for young sailors and watersports athletes training and competing in cooler conditions. Built as a technical baselayer or lightweight thermal layer, it combines advanced fabric technology with practical comfort for long days on the water.

Constructed from naturally hydrophobic polypropylene fibres, the fabric actively repels water rather than absorbing it. This keeps the pants lightweight, helps them dry quickly, and ensures they continue to insulate even after repeated exposure to spray and damp conditions. Because the hydrophobic properties are built into the fibre itself, they won’t wash out over time.

A PFAS-free Durable Water Repellency (DWR) treatment provides additional surface protection, helping water bead and roll off the fabric while maintaining breathability and comfort.

The soft brushed fleece inner delivers lightweight warmth without bulk, making these pants ideal for layering under waterproof gear or wearing alone in cooler training conditions. The breathable construction helps regulate body temperature during high-output activity such as sailing, paddling, rowing, and general watersports.

Designed with 4-way stretch, the Hydrophobic Fleece™ Pant allows unrestricted movement for active sailing manoeuvres, hiking, paddling, and training sessions. A wide waistband with an adjustable internal elastic ensures a secure and comfortable fit, while water-resistant flatlock stitching reduces water retention and improves durability during extended use.

Perfect for youth sailing programs, paddling clubs, rowing squads, and watersports training, the Zhik Youth Hydrophobic Fleece™ Pant delivers reliable warmth and fast-drying performance in cooler conditions.

Key Features

• Youth-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 waistband for comfort and support
• Adjustable internal elastic waistband
• Water-resistant flatlock stitching
• Ideal as a baselayer or layering piece

Ideal For

• Youth dinghy sailing
• ILCA and Optimist sailing
• Junior keelboat sailing
• Paddling
• Kayaking
• Rowing
• Stand Up Paddleboarding
• Foiling
• Watersports training
• Cool-weather outdoor activity

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 Waistband with Adjustable Internal Elastic
• Fit: Youth Performance Fit
• Use: Baselayer or Mid-Layer