{"product_id":"mens-zhik-polypropylene-hydrophobic-fleece-sailing-top","title":"Mens Zhik Polypropylene Hydrophobic Fleece Sailing Top","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMens Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece Top for Cold Weather Dinghy Sailing\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA capsize in April is when you find out what your top is made of. Most layers soak up the water and cling to you, heavy and cold, for the rest of the race. The Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece Top is made from polypropylene, a fibre that pushes water away instead of holding it, so when you climb back over the side it drains and dries rather than dragging you down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat repellency is part of the yarn itself, so it keeps working wash after wash, and a PFAS-free surface treatment adds an extra layer of protection against spray. Inside, a brushed fleece backing traps warmth against your skin. The fabric stretches every way, so hiking, ducking under the boom and scrambling across the boat in a tack all feel unrestricted, and the rolled neck sits flat under a buoyancy aid without rubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is at its best in the shoulder seasons and on breezy summer days, worn over a long john wetsuit or under a spray top. It is a warm layer, not a waterproof one, so for sailing through the depths of winter pair it with a spray top to keep the wind off.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWater Repellent Fleece Top Features for Dinghy Sailors\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolypropylene fibre that repels water rather than absorbing it, so the top stays light after a capsize\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater repellency built into the fibre, so it does not wash out over time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePFAS-free water repellent surface treatment for extra protection against spray\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrushed fleece inner for warmth and a soft feel against the skin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour-way stretch for hiking, tacking and moving freely around the boat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRolled neckline that sits smoothly under a buoyancy aid with no chafing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlat seams sewn with water-resistant thread to cut down on water retention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreathable and quick drying for hard-working sessions in cooler weather\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaterials and Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e92% polypropylene, 8% elastane\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrushed fleece backing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClose fit to wear as a baselayer or under outer layers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWear It With\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWear it over a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/long-john-wetsuit\"\u003elong john wetsuit\u003c\/a\u003e for warmth and freedom on the trapeze or the side deck, and add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spray-tops\"\u003espray top\u003c\/a\u003e over the top when the wind picks up. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sailing-gloves\"\u003eSailing gloves\u003c\/a\u003e finish off a cold weather setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zhik","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":55067489534291,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-XSS","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"S","offer_id":55067489567059,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-SSS","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":55067489599827,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-MMM","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":55067489632595,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-LLL","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":55067489665363,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-XLG","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":55067489698131,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-2XL","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/0995\/0291\/files\/25a8929e-fb0f-4ce6-a375-3ab97234e2c3.jpg?v=1790404433","url":"https:\/\/www.dinghysailingclothing.co.uk\/products\/mens-zhik-polypropylene-hydrophobic-fleece-sailing-top","provider":"Dinghy Sailing Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}