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Performance Apparel

Technical - Sail

Protection

Elite Impact

Gul Elite Impact Protection uses an ultra-light, ultra-thin layer of high-density ACF® foam which provides superior contusion protection by absorbing 90% of the shock from impact. ACF® is Guls’ high-performance open-cell foam that absorbs most of the energy not only from the impact, it also minimizes the energy bounce back that a sailor experiences when sailing, allowing you to perform beyond what’s necessary.

D30

Provides impact protection for a range of sports applications. The high performing, comfortable, and flexible D3O kneepad provides the wearer with confidence, and no compromise on performance.

Cordura®

Cordura® fabric provides durability and exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. This hardwearing fabric is resistant to tears, scuffs and abrasions. Cordura® fabric is constructed with qualifying INVISTA yarns which are woven in the classic 2x2 basket weave construction in accordance with INVISTA's approved fabric standards for the Cordura® brand. Designed for living, built to last.

Fabrics

GCX-HT

For general recreation and watersports GCX-HT fabric helps to keep your warm and reduce wind-chill to improve your overall experience. Thermal Reflective technology helps to manage your body’s core temperature. The Silver Foiled membrane fabric reflects and retains the warmth your body generates while dissipating moisture and excess heat, maintaining a high level of breathability whilst keeping you dry and comfortable, even during strenuous movement. Perfect for those icy winter days on the water. • Lightweight • Windproof • Water Repellent • Breathable

GCX

For general recreation and watersports GCX fabric helps reduce wind-chill to improve your overall experience. The durable PU coated GCX fabric ensures water cannot penetrate, remaining waterproof and windproof even during strenuous movement. GCX has been engineered to shed surface water quickly. • Lightweight • Windproof • Water Repellent

GCX PU Coated

For winter conditions GCX PU COATED fleece fabric keeps you snug and warm performing when wet or dry. Gaining the most from your watersports experience, allowing you to perform at your best for longer. The thermal advanced GCX PU COATED polyurethane fabric. Engineered to keep you warmer for longer by combining a PU outer membrane with a inner fleece layer. Waterproof - 3000 mm Breathability - 3000 gr/m2/24h All seams fully taped for long lasting waterproofness. • Waterproof • Breathable • Thermal

GCX 2

For everyday to difficult conditions GCX2 fabric will keep you warm, dry and comfortable. Gaining the most from your watersports experience, allowing you to perform at your best for longer. The hardwearing, breathable advanced GCX2 two-layer fabric, is specifically engineered to prevent water penetration, allowing perspiration moisture to evaporate. Waterproof - 5000 mm Breathability- 5000 gr/m2/24h All seams fully taped for long lasting waterproofness • Waterproof • Windproof • Breathable

GCX3

For extreme wet, cold and windy conditions, GCX3 fabric will keep you warm, dry and safe.Gaining the optimum experience, allowing you to achieve personal goals, because the challenge never ends. The advanced GCX3 three-layer fabric is specifically engineered for long-term performance. It offers waterproofness and breathability even during strenuous use. All seams fully taped for long lasting extreme waterproofness. Waterproof - 20 000 mm Breathability - 10 000 gr/m2/24h All seams fully taped for long lasting extreme waterproofness. • Waterproof • Windproof • Breathable

GCX3S

For winter conditions GCX3S softshell fabric keeps you snug and warm performing when wet or dry. Gaining the most from your watersports experience, allowing you to perform at your best for longer. The thermal advanced GCX 3S Ripstop softshell fabric is engineered to keep you warmer for longer by combining a durable DWR ripstop nylon outer with waterproof membrane and inner grid fleece thermal liner. Waterproof- 10 000 mm Breathability- 10 000 gr/m2/24h. • Waterproof • Breathable • Thermal

GCX3 Thermal

For winter conditions GCX3 Thermal fabric keeps you snug and warm. Gaining the most from your watersports experience, allowing you to perform at your best for longer. The advanced GCX 3 Thermal sweater knit fabric is engineered to keep you warmer for longer by combining a windproof inner membrane with a comfortable fleece lining. Offering a windproof and breathable outer layer to combat the cold on and off the water. • Windproof • Breathable • Thermal

GCX4

For extreme wet, cold and windy conditions, GCX4 fabric will keep you warm, dry and safe. Allowing you to experience complete harmony with the conditions. The challenge never ends. The highly advanced GCX4 four-layer fabric is specifically engineered to fit the demanding use over time. Waterproof - 20 000 mm Breathability- 10 000 g/m/24h. All seams fully taped for long lasting extreme waterproofness. WINDPROOF WATERPROOF Protects from wind and water penetration OUTERLAYER Water resistant, breathable high performance shell. MIDLAYER Waterproof, breathable coating INNERLAYER Wicking polyester tricot. BREATHABLE Allows condensation and perspiration to escape.

GCX4 Evo

For extreme wet, cold and windy conditions, GCX4 EVO mechanical stretch fabric will keep you warm, dry and safe. Gaining the optimum experience, allowing you to achieve personal goals, because the challenge never ends. The highly advanced GCX4 four-layer 2/2 mechanical stretch fabric specifically engineered to fit the demanding use over time, whilst offering additional flexibility. Waterproof- 20 000 mm Breathability - 10 000 g/m/24h. All seams fully taped for long lasting extreme water proofness. • Waterproof • Windproof • Breathability • Flexability

Hydroshield

The ultimate 3-layer base layer defence system,giving you total comfort and protection even in the most extreme conditions. The water repellent 4-way stretch shell is combined with element protection core membrane. The core membrane creates the ultimate thermal and moisture regulating system that allows the fabric to breathe, but prevents water/wind penetration however tough the environment. The inner face fabric helps wick moisture away from the skin as well as keeping you well protected from sun with 50+ UPF sun protection.

Evotherm

Evotherm is an 8oz Evostretch, Four way stretch, Thermal fabric. it contains a fine brushed wicking inner surface, that is comfortable and warm against the skin. Evotherm is a Lightweight, hollow fibre, stretch fabric, which works with your body, whilst providing optimum warmth through insulation.

Infinity Flex

The New I-FLEX fabric is featured across our latest range of rashguards.Utilising the research and development that has been applied to our exclusive I-FLEX Neoprene we have applied the same technology to rashguards. I-FLEX series rash guards provides hydrophobic quick dry capability with a UV 50+ protection against harmful UV rays. Our new I-FLEX fabric is the softest cotton like feel fabric on the market. The softer more supple feel is less likely to irritate the skin contributing to longer lasting comfort.

Bamboo Thermospan

80% Eco-therm fabric with nano bamboo charcoal lining, The bamboo lining has derived from Bamboo plants which has been grown 100% naturally, thriving naturally without the use of fertilisers or pesticides, releasing more oxygen in to the earths atmosphere than trees. Making it a 100% sustainable and earth friendly.

Diamond Ripstop Fabric

CZ DR Diamond 300D ripstop fabric is 100% nylon, used as a reinforced seat in all our code zero shorts. This super strong, abrasion resistant nylon is perfect for all heavy wear areas. Yet remains lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear.

Performance Dobby

Our 100% polyester dobby mechanical stretch fabric is Silicon coated, durable, water repellent and lightweight. It contains built in wicking properties as well as being hardwearing and abrasion resistant.

CZ EVO

This fabric is used across our Gul Crew kit range on our casual fit active wear. Made from 8% spandex and 92% polyester it wicks moisture away from the body perfect for performance wear with an anti-microbial finish. Providing a comfortable fit with additional freedom of movement.

CZC60 Mesh

CZ C60 Mesh fabric is featured in underarm and back panels offering optimum breathability. Keeping you dry and comfortable. This natural fabric is gentle on the skin with a built in de-odorising and anti bacterial function. The Bamboo charcoal fabric if filled with various micro holes compared to other conventional fabrics producing better moisture absorption and ventilation.

Features

YKK AQUASEAL®

AQUASEAL® zipper from YKK is perfect for any performance watersports. This zip has been designed to be flexible and smooth, offering optimum protection with a film-coated tape and an innovative zipper element mechanism. Keeping the water out and you dry.

Glideskin Cuff Seals

Glid skin Cuff seals creates a 100% waterproof seal whilst allowing you to slip in and out of your drysuit or drytop with ease and comfort.The flexible rubberised coating means you won’t get painful rubbing around your wrists, allowing you to sail all day without irritation.

Bonded Pocket

Our bonded pocket uses stitch free thermoplastic adhesive film to create a low profile durable zipper pocket. Perfect for convenient streamline storage.

Drain Holes

Lazer Cut drainage holes allow excess water to flow away freely, placed in areas of the garment where water build up could be an issue.

Glideskin Neck

Glid skin seals creates a 100% waterproof seal whilst allowing you to slip in and out of your drysuit or drytop with ease and comfort.The flexible rubberised coating means you won’t get painful rubbing around your neck, allowing you to sail all day without irritation.

Articulated Knees

The Articulated knee has been constructed from highly abrasion resistant, heavy duty Codura® material. The pre bent knee shape provides an ergonomic fit for endless mobility and durability during the most challenging tasks.

Taped Seams

We add fully taped seams to our fully waterproof garments to keep you dry in the harshest of conditions. Taping all seams on a garment regardless of where they are situated ensures heavy duty waterproofing. Taping the garment also seals the small holes made when the waterproof fabric has been sewn to create the garment. A hot-melt tape is applied over all the seams; this creates a perfect airtight seal allowing added strength and longevity to the garment.

Relief Zipper

The Relief zip utilises a size 5 YKK AQUASEAL®, This zip is discretely hidden by a self fabric protective zip guard flap. Keeping the zip free from direct abrasion.

PU Fully Taped Seams

PU (Polyurethane) External seams have been designed to give you a 100% waterproof garment. PU taping on all external seams on a garment regardless of where they are situated ensures heavy duty waterproofing. . Taping the garment also seals the small holes created when the waterproof fabric has been flatlocked to create the garment.

Powermatrix TPU

POWER-MATRIX TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) has been designed for core stability and improved posture. Working with your body it aids in oxygen delivery to the key muscle groups. Correcting Muscle alignment to aid posture,r educing muscle vibration which will reduce fatigue.

Windward Pro Powerpads

Guls Windward Hiking Pro Pads are suitable for all Gul hiking enabled Wetsuits. The Windward Hike Pad Pro composite construction, includes five layers. Combining to create a durable and longer lasting pad. Built in Power-Grip creates a custom fit, the wearer can insert the pads in to any Gul hiking enabled wetsuit with ease. The five layer construction gives a more flexible fit, including webbing and batten protection, to protect the upper leg from any rubbing or damage to the skin that hiking may cause. Pressure battens spread the load minimising pressure points, helping you hike comfortably for longer. The Windward pad also includes a super soft lining for extra comfort.

Windward Pro Pad Compatible

All suits with this symbol are suitable for use with the Gul Windward Power Pad. Product code GM0372

Dura Grip

Printed PE grip has been designed to optimise traction achieving maximum grip and durability in wet & dry conditions. The perfect glove grip allowing control and dexterity for a wide range of watersports activities.

Fibreglass Battens

Guls' unique 5 layer internal batten construction gives a more flexible fit, the combination of high grade expoxy battens enclosed in a protective webbing case. Pressure Battens spreads the load minimising pressure points, improving performance helping you hike for longer

Duratex Powergrip

The high power palm grip uses printed ink to achieving maximum grip and durability in wet & dry conditions. Additional print on the highly abrasion resistant Duratex nylon provides extra grip.

Plush Lining

Supersoft Plush lining for additional comfort and prevention of rubbing.

Purge Valve

This low profile purge valve has been designed to makes compression quick and easy.Once unscrewed air will quickly be released from the drybag making easily storable.

Evo2 Spreader Bar

Evo2 load bearing spreader bar has been made fully from anti corrosive 316 stainless steel. Measuring only 5 ½ inches its compact size helps eliminates rib crushing from the harness.

Stretch Crotch

Has been designed with comfort in mind, made from multible layers of Duratex neoprene. Giving added freedom and flexibility to the crotch area.

Air-Lumber Support

Different Sailors require different performance characteristics the air lumber support has been designed to offer the rider a lightweight, versatile and cushioning lumber support to meet personal needs. Its Velcro adjusters allow tailored placement. The lumber support has a 4-layer construction that includes webbing and batten protection, pressure battens to spread the load, EVA foam and easy inflate air bag with mouth valve.

Optimum Fit Adjustment System

The Evo2 harness is adjustable and will fit a large range of sizes. The yellow Velcro strips features as a size guide. To achieve an accurate fit, the Velcro should reach the yellow Velcro strips once the harness has been fastened. We recommend a bigger size if the yellow strip is still fully visible once fastened.

Two Point Adjustable Strap System

The 2 point adjustable strap system gives for easy and flexible single handed adjustment whilst riding. An additional neoprene plush sleeve has been added to conceal any lose ends. The webbing adjuster features a Velcro stopper, once placed in the plush sleeve, this will stop the webbing working lose preventing any lose and flapping webbing ends.

Hydrogrip

The Hydro Aqua Shoe features a High grip versatile sole. The Aqua Sole draining system, includes mesh drainage holes throughout allowing water to flow quickly out of the trainer,whilst the high grip bright red sole prevents slipping on wet surfaces. Making these shoes deal for a wide range of watersports activities. Such as SUP and sailing.

Razor Cut Sole

Our razor cut non slip sole provides maximum grip and flexibility, the zig zag patterned grip creates multiple drainage channels that have been designed to quickly remove water and deliver ultimate wet and dry traction.

Harness Adjustable Shoulder Strap

The Adjustable Shoulder Strap has been designed to be durable and lightweight. The clip allows for a personalised fit, allowing you to trapeze in comfort.

Mauser Tape

Mauser Tape joins neoprene and fabric without sewing, its hot melt glue binds them together, This elesticated tape stretches with the garment.

Flow

Flow drainage system for additional drainage in problem areas, armpit, hood and forearm.

Boltdry Grid

Introducing BOLT DRY,Guls’ exclusive fastest drying neoprene yet. The ultra quick dry core wicks water away from the skin creating a cushion of air between the body and suit, giving ultimate insulation and warmth. The additional grid maximises thermal properties by using small pockets of trapped air. keeping you warm and toasty in the elements.

Reinforced Harness Hook Opening

Reinforced Harness Hook Opening combining function with style.

Bonded Zip

P-Eazy 2

P-Eazy is a discretely hidden relief aid, a new development in our Code Zero sailing wetsuits. Designed for ease and comfort. Alleviating the need for a zip, improving stretch over and around the groin and torso area with a velcro fixture.

S-Shield

New to our Code Zero sailing suit range. S-Shield are a lightweight yet durable addition to our existing powertex knees. Designed to offer optimum protection in a high impact area.

Neck Gusset

Neck Gusset for venting

Chest Pocket

Zipped Neck Gusset

This Zipped Neck Gusset has been designed to prevent water penetration through the zip opening, whilst allowing easy donning and venting of the spray top.

DROPSEAT RELIEF SYSTEM

The Dropseat relief  system utilises a size 10 YKK AQUASEAL®. The U-Shape zip placement allows the seat of the suit to be dropped for convenient relief whilst on, and off the water. 

Sleeve Pocket

PU NeckSeal

Adjustable PU collar.

Glove Powergrip

The high power palm grip uses printed ink to achieving maximum grip and durability in wet & dry conditions. Additional print on the highly abrasion resistant Duratex nylon provides extra finger grip. Perfect for maximum control and dexterity whilst sailing.

Pro Pad Airprene

Airprene for breathability and maximum freedom of movement.

3D Print

3D Print Detail

Wrist Strap

Adjustable Wrist Strap for comfortable fit.

Signature Fingers

Guls' Green and Red signature fingers have been added to entire EVO2 glove range. Based on port and starboard,Port for the left-hand side of or direction from a vessel, facing forward. Starboard for the right-hand side, facing forward. You will never forget your left or right again.

Fixed Pads

Fixed Pads for additional protection when hiking.

TRAP-EZY

Adjustable Shoulder Strap

The Adjustable Shoulder Strap has been designed to be durable and lightweight. The clip allows for a personalised fit, allowing you to hike in comfort.

UPF 50+

UPF protection refers to any type of apparel which protects against damaging UVA & UVB rays. UPF 50+ is the maximum protection offered from any sun protection apparel, blocking 97.5% of the suns UV rays. Everyday clothing offers very little sun protection. For example, a typical summer t-shirt offers only 7-15%protection and even less when wet, against the harmful rays. For Exposed areas of the body, not covered by the garment you should apply SPF cream which is suitable for your skin type.

DuPontTM Hytrel® TPC-ET

Our Gul sunglasses feature Nose and arm grippers made from DuPontTM Hytrel® TPC-ET thermoplastic elastomer which is a versatile copolyester. This material combines resilience and chemical and heat resistance with strength and durability. The perfect combination to add to the functionality of our sunglasses. Contains no latex.

Liquid Seam Water-Guard

Panels are flatlocked together and finished with a liquid silicon-based urethane. The result being a strong yet flexible seam that is water-resistant. We need to take a photo of the seam from a hydrosheild garment and remove the technology details for neon seam, flatlock from hydrosheild styles.

Micro Fleece Pocket

Micro Fleece hand warmer pockets for weather protection.

C-Lock Grip

C-LOCK pad grip keeps your pad gripped to the compression sock creating a secure comfortable fit.

Drysuit Entry System

Horseshoe

The U-Zip Horseshoe Eazzy on entry system has been designed for easy donning. Guls unique wraparound neck zip placement utilises modern zip technology using a tough YKK Aquaseal zipper to keep water out.

Halo Zip

This 3D body contour zip has been designed to minimise snagging and sit comfortably on the body. The high zip placement allows freedom of movement and flexibility, whilst a secondary zip guard offers protection to the YKK Aquaseal dry zip.

Ecip Zip

The Eclip Zip utilises the zip placement of the Halo zip entry system, the second zip been replaced with a Velcro zip guard which offers protection to the YKK Aquaseal dry zip. Allowing easier donning of the drysuit.