{"id":9003,"date":"2024-05-01T04:05:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T04:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/economicherald.net\/?p=9003"},"modified":"2024-05-01T04:05:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T04:05:14","slug":"aussie-olympic-sailors-to-make-waves-with-groundbreaking-kit-from-sydney-innovator-zhik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/economicherald.net\/?p=9003","title":{"rendered":"Aussie Olympic sailors to make waves with groundbreaking kit from Sydney innovator Zhik"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special Report: When Australia\u2019s Olympic sailors take to the water in Marseille, they\u2019ll be armed with an industry first \u2013 a revolutionary high-performance neoprene-free wetsuit created by Sydney sailing apparel company Zhik<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Made from sustainable, plant-based Yulex rubber, the range sets a new standard for elite eco-friendly water sports apparel with superior thermal insulation, comfort and durability, all while generating 80 per cent fewer CO2 emissions than conventional neoprene wetsuits.<\/p>\n

The fabric is infused with graphene, an advanced nanoscale 2D material that can return up to 20 per cent more body heat, keeping bodies warmer for longer, regulating temperatures during low-intensity activities and aiding the drying process.<\/p>\n

Zhik is one of just three official suppliers to the Australian Olympic Team with other two being global behemoths Speedo and ASICS.<\/p>\n

Zhik CEO, sailing champion and multiple Olympic gold medallist, Mat Belcher OAM<\/a>, said the company was thrilled to be named an official supplier for the Australian Olympic team for the second Games in a row.<\/p>\n

\u201cZhik was first named an Olympic supplier for the Australian sailing team for the Tokyo Games in 2020. That year, Will Ryan and I won gold wearing Zhik gear,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince then, it\u2019s evolved even more, and the current range\u00a0 sets a new standard for elite eco-conscious water sports attire.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Zhik CEO Mat Belcher (R) after winning Gold at Tokyo Olympics with Coach Victor Kovalenko (middle) and Crew Will Ryan (L) \u2013 CREDIT: Sailing Energy<\/em><\/p>\n

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Along with the high-performance wetsuits, Zhik will supply all technical on-water kit needed to succeed across eight sailing disciplines contested by Australians. This year\u2019s Australian Olympic Sailing Team includes defending Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn in the men\u2019s single-handed class, 2012 Olympic women\u2019s match racing silver medallist Olivia Price and Evie Haseldine in the women\u2019s skiff.<\/p>\n

Grae Morris in the new discipline of wind foiling has taken the world stage by storm, finishing second last week at the final major iQFoil event before the Marseille Games.<\/p>\n

France will be the first Olympics that will include iQFoil and kiteboarding. Australian Olympic Committee CEO Matt Carroll said both disciplines require equipment with peak durability.<\/p>\n

\u201cOlympians are competing at the highest level and cannot compromise on performance but the AOC is also deeply committed to partnering with suppliers that care about environmental impact,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur challenge was to find a kit that ticked both boxes, and we\u2019ve been able to do that with Zhik. It\u2019s a bonus that this innovative gear is cutting edge Australian technology too.\u201d<\/p>\n

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AOC CEO Matt Carroll, Olympians Evie Haseldine and Grae Morris and Zhik CEO Mat Belcher<\/em><\/p>\n

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Zhik was created in the Sydney garage of Brian Connolly, the founder of Lake Technology which became Dolby Australia.<\/p>\n

Connolly, a sailing enthusiast, saw an opportunity to revolutionise the industry\u2019s gear and began creating clothing and equipment. He designed solutions for uncomfortable harnesses by adding Velcro entry systems and developing a breathable waterproof fabric four times more waterproof than the market-leading alternatives.<\/p>\n

The company now supplies the most successful sailing teams in the world, including six of the ten Sail GP teams, winners of the Volvo Ocean and Sydney to Hobart races, and the Olympic sailing teams of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Denmark.<\/p>\n

The prestigious SailGP circuit, featuring the best sailors on the planet, is renowned for pushing the boundaries of performance and technology. As the demand for sustainable, high-performance gear intensifies, Belcher said Zhik was rising to the challenge of meeting elite athletes\u2019 demands without compromising environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur customers expect us to drive sustainability in our industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey demand peak performance without forsaking environmental responsibility. Crafting kit that fulfils both criteria has been our mission, and we\u2019re succeeding.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This article was developed in collaboration with Zhik, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing. <\/em><\/p>\n

This article does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions.<\/em><\/p>\n

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