{"product_id":"zhik-mens-hydrophobic-fleece-baselayer-top","title":"Zhik Mens HydroPhobic Fleece Baselayer Top","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMens Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece Performance Top\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis sits in the gap most sailors struggle to fill: warmer than a thin baselayer, but nothing like as restrictive as a wetsuit top. For autumn and spring sailing, when you need warmth without losing movement, it is hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fabric is polypropylene, which repels water at the fibre itself rather than soaking it up. That matters more than it sounds. A fleece that absorbs water turns heavy and cold and stays that way for the rest of the session, whereas this sheds it, stays light and dries quickly. Because the repellency is part of the fibre rather than a coating on top, it does not wash out after a season of rinsing and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn top of that, Zhik has added a PFAS-free Durable Water Repellency treatment to boost the surface repellency without the chemistry the industry is moving away from.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside is a soft brushed fleece that holds warmth and feels good against bare skin, so it works worn on its own. Four-way stretch means it moves with you when you are hiking, tacking or hauling on a kicker rope, and the rolled neckline sits flat with nothing to rub through a long session. The seams are flatlock stitched with water-resistant thread, which keeps them comfortable under a buoyancy aid and cuts down how much water the top holds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWear it as a baselayer under a spray top or drysuit, or on its own on a milder day. It suits paddling, rowing and general watersports as much as dinghy sailing, so it earns its place in the kit bag year round.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eZhik Hydrophobic Fleece Sailing Top Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNaturally hydrophobic polypropylene that repels water at the fibre, so the repellency does not wash out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePFAS-free Durable Water Repellency treatment for added surface protection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoft brushed fleece inner for warmth and comfort against the skin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour-way stretch for unrestricted movement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRolled neckline for smooth, chafe-free comfort\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlatlock stitching with water-resistant thread to reduce water retention and ingress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreathable and fast drying for high-output activity in cooler conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWear as a baselayer or layer under outerwear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e92% polypropylene, 8% elastane\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zhik","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":58404805017983,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-XSS","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"S","offer_id":58404805050751,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-SSS","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":58404805083519,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-MMM","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":58404805116287,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-LLL","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":58404805149055,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-XLG","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":58404805181823,"sku":"DTP-0420-M-BLK-2XL","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0138\/5899\/6288\/files\/25a8929e-fb0f-4ce6-a375-3ab97234e2c3.jpg?v=1789102712","url":"https:\/\/www.sailingchandlery.com\/products\/zhik-mens-hydrophobic-fleece-baselayer-top","provider":"Sailing Chandlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}