Due to the success of the Gill OS1 range and the popularity of the brands’ female specific designs this season sees the launch of the Women’s OS1 suit. Built for the worst conditions imaginable, the OS1 Women’s range is tough, totally weatherproof and perfectly at home on any ocean crossing.

Designed specifically for the female form it incorporates a more flattering fit, whilst incorporating all of the technical features of the unisex product.

This high performance range uses a 5Dot™, 3-layer shell fabric that is ruggedly durable, waterproof and highly breathable, making it perfect for extended use.

The spring summer 2012 Embla sailing collection for women continues to develop this year, blending the brands professional-grade performance technologies with new high-end fashion styles to obtain a sleek look, on and off of the water.

The Embla Offshore Jacket brings Helly Hansen’s design expertise in offshore sailing gear into the urban realm with a contemporary, Scandinavian inspired style that blends advanced fabrics with highly functional features.

The jacket’s three-layer HellyTech Performance waterproof, breathable construction is built to handle unexpected squalls, whist its protective high collar and slim fit add finishing touches to the new classy Embla styling.

The new Ocean Racer range has been tested for the equivalent of 10 times around the world to ensure it provides the best protection of any gear we have ever made.

This research and development project has consisted of a three year consultation and testing period with serious sailors across the world’s oceans.

This ocean gear has been put through its paces and undergone over 215,000 nautical miles of on the water testing before making it to the market.

Our new 4Dot™, 3-layer fabric makes this the most waterproof, breathable and durable Keel Boat suit we have ever made.

Designed for those needing trustworthy wet weather protection and freedom of movement without excess weight, the Keel Boat range is 25% tougher and more durable than its predecessor.

The fabric is also much more lightweight and supple, making it more comfortable than before allowing for improved ease of movement.

Gill launches the first ever Marine specific range of aftercare products to help you look after your gear. The Gill product care range restores and rejuvenates your marine garments making them last even longer. The range has been developed and tested specifically for use on marine garments and includes an Intensive Spot Cleaner, Wash-in Cleaner and Reproofing Spray.

The Wash-in Cleaner is a general detergent designed for use on all Gill waterproof, windproof and wicking fabrics. Its concentrated formula means that it can be used in a washing machine or by hand washing. The formula removes salt and dirt whilst leaving durable water repellent finishes intact and contains Liquid Silver technology, which is proven to kill bacteria and therefore prevent unpleasant odours.