Henri-Lloyd Unveils Ocean PRO Performance Range

Henri-Lloyd unveiled its new Ocean PRO offshore apparel line at Metstrade this week, positioning the collection as a breakthrough in survival-grade performance gear for professional racing teams, committed adventurers, and long-distance cruisers. The range was also shortlisted for the prestigious Dame Award 2025.

Developed over three years in collaboration with brand ambassadors, including Vendée Globe and Ocean Race sailors, Ocean PRO is engineered to redefine extreme-weather protection through innovation and sustainability.

The core technology is the world’s first 4-Layer Hybrid Membrane Stretch Fabric, which delivers enhanced waterproofness, breathability, and flexibility compared to traditional offshore textiles. The fabric is rated for survival-grade waterproofness (35K) and exceptional breathability (14K). Overall, the unlined Ocean PRO garments are 17% lighter than comparable competitor products, offering easier packing, storage, and faster drying times.

“Ocean PRO represents a major leap forward in offshore protection,” said Knut Frostad, Executive Chairman at Henri-Lloyd. “It’s not just built to withstand the ocean — it’s built to empower sailors to perform at their peak, sustainably and comfortably, for longer than ever before.”

Key Features and Design

The Ocean PRO range includes specialized Offshore Jackets (men’s and women’s), a Hybrid Smock (unisex), and Hi-Fit Salopettes (men’s and women’s).

• Hybrid Smock: This innovative design is the first fully-zipped offshore smock with a removable collar, providing the protective seal of a smock but the ventilation and accessibility of a jacket.
• Offshore Jacket: Features include the Optivision Hood System, a removable face mask, photoluminescent safety details, and a removable inner jacket neoprene skirt to prevent wind and water ingress in extreme conditions.
• Fabric Composition: The technical specifications include a 100% recycled Polyamide Face Fabric, PFOA-free and PFC-free microporous coating and hydrophilic membrane, and Cordura stretch reinforcements at high-wear areas like the seat and knees.

Sustainability and Testing

Henri-Lloyd emphasized sustainability, noting that the range’s face fabric and mesh backing are sourced through pre-consumer recycling and verified by the Global Recycling Standard (GRS). The gear minimizes environmental impact by removing PFOA, PFOs, and other “forever chemicals.”

The Ocean PRO line was extensively tested across multi-day ocean passages. Vendée Globe sailor Sam Goodchild, one of the ambassadors who provided feedback, commented, “I’m very proud to be a part of the Henri Lloyd team who have a great heritage and experience in Offshore Sailing. It is great working with the team who are all enthusiastic and motivated to get Henri-Lloyd back to the top of the offshore race world. I’m excited to be part of this ambitious adventure!”

The Ocean PRO range will be available for purchase starting in March 2026.

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