PADDLING SPORTS

Paddle Sports and the Need for Thermal Protection

Paddle sports are a surface water sport requiring a combination of thermal protection and breathability to prevent overheating. SHARKSKIN products provide thermal protection, wind protection and breathability to keep the user comfortable and performing at their best.

Reinventing Watersports Apparel

Sharkskin is a technical watersports protection brand that re-invented the wetsuit category with its Chillproof fabric and transformed the rash guard category with its Rapid Dry fabric. The result is a truly amphibious range designed to keep you warm and protected both in and out of the water.

Chillproof Technology for Paddle Sports

Warmth Without Bulk

Sharkskin Chillproof garments have reshaped the paddle watersports industry with a comfortable, flexible fleece fabric that is breathable, windchill proof and quick drying. This unique 3-layer fabric has been developed, refined and enhanced to be much warmer and far more comfortable than a wetsuit or traditional Lycra or cotton garments.

Flexible Layering Options

Sharkskin can be worn alone, under a wetsuit, or under dry tops and dry pants for added warmth and windchill protection. It can also be layered with other Sharkskin garments, giving you the ability to increase or decrease warmth levels as conditions change.

Performance Wear for Endurance and Recovery

Sharkskin also offers a range of Performance Wear products that combine Chillproof fabric, super-stretch neoprene and Liquid Titanium Compression. This creates a lightweight, flexible range that enhances performance, supports endurance and boosts recovery after demanding paddling sessions.

Rapid Dry for Summer Paddle Sports

Sharkskin Rapid Dry re-invented the traditional rash guard by providing longer lasting durability and more insulation than Lycra. It is an ideal choice for paddle sports in summer or for layering with Chillproof garments in winter. The fabric features a water repellent treatment and the relaxed fit offers comfort and style in, on or around the water.

Proudly Australian Made

Sharkskin hand crafts 95 percent of its innovative range in its factory in Newcastle, Australia. Each piece is developed in direct response to user needs, a process known at Sharkskin as responsive innovation.