Zhik Junior Hydrophobic Fleece Top

The Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece Top offers more warmth than a thin baselayer and more freedom of movement than a wetsuit top, designed for cooler conditions where warmth and mobility both matter.

The top is made from polypropylene, a naturally hydrophobic fibre that repels water rather than absorbing it. A wet layer can turn heavy and cold, whereas this fabric sheds water and stays light, helping it dry faster. Because the repellency is part of the fibre, it does not wash out the way an applied coating can. A PFAS-free Durable Water Repellency treatment adds further protection on the surface.

A soft brushed fleece backing adds warmth and a comfortable feel against the skin, and 4-way stretch allows movement in every direction. A rolled neckline sits smooth against the skin for chafe-free comfort, and flatlock stitching sewn with water-resistant thread keeps seams flat and reduces water retention and ingress.

The top can be worn on its own as a baselayer or layered under outerwear, and suits sailing, paddle, rowing, and watersports in cooler conditions.

Features:

• Naturally Hydrophobic Polypropylene – The fabric repels water at the fibre rather than absorbing it, so it stays light and dries quickly, and because the repellency is built into the fibre it does not wash out over time.
• PFAS-free Durable Water Repellency Treatment – A surface treatment that boosts water repellency, free from PFAS.
• 4-Way Stretch – Moves in every direction for a full, unrestricted range of movement during high-output activity.
• Water-Resistant Flatlock Stitching – Flat, comfortable seams sewn with water-resistant thread to reduce water retention and ingress.
• 92% polypropylene, 8% elastane; naturally hydrophobic fabric that repels water and dries fast
• PFAS-free Durable Water Repellency treatment for additional surface water repellency
• Soft brushed fleece inner for added warmth and comfort
• 4-way stretch for unrestricted movement
• Breathable and fast drying for high-output activity in cooler conditions
• Rolled neckline for smooth, chafe-free comfort
• Flatlock stitching with water-resistant thread to reduce water retention and ingress
• Ideal worn as a baselayer or for layering

Fabric Composition:

• 92% Polypropylene, 8% Elastane