Sailing wear

Sailing wear

Sailing wear is a type of clothing for sailing. It protects the sailor from water and insulates the body on board a vessel.

There are different types in use, the most premier sailing wear ist the Offshore set used for the open seas. Usually a sailing wear consists of special shoes or Wellington boots, a pant with suspenders and a jacket with a high collar. In addition, special designed leather gloves are worn for protection.

Producers

Notable producers are:


*Helly Hansen ASA (Moss, Norway)
*PRORAINER (Hamburg, Germany)
*Jeantex (Rellingen, Germany)
*MARINE POOL (München, Germany)
*MUSTO (Laindon, United Kingdom)
*Quba Sails (Churchstow, UK)
*Douglas Gill (Long Eaton, UK)
*Aigle (Boulogne-Billancourt, France)
*Terre Battue Synthétique a.k.a. TBS (Saint-Herblain, France)
*Henri-Loyd (Worsley, UK)
*Puma AG (Herzogenaurach, Germany)

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