Zhik is an Australian based apparel brand with a heavy focus on product development and design. Using its in-house research and development capabilities, Zhik is continuously pushing the boundaries of fabric technology, creating performance wear made specifically for water sports.
Founded in 2003 Zhik’s range of wetsuits and dinghy gear radically altered the industry’s approach to performance wear for dinghy athletes leading to half of all medallists at the 2012 London Olympics wearing Zhik.
Zhik applied the same diligent approach, starting from scratch, understanding athletes’ needs out on the water and creating products tailored specifically to their environments to develop an extensive range of cutting-edge yachting apparel, from coastal cruising to extreme ocean racing.
Tested and proven, Zhik is the winning choice of numerous Olympic and World champions around the world. Zhik are the official suppliers to the British, New Zealand, Singapore and Australian Olympic teams, as well as many renowned, top level international sailors, Extreme 40s, America’s Cup and Vendee teams.
Founded in 2003 Zhik’s range of wetsuits and dinghy gear radically altered the industry’s approach to performance wear for dinghy athletes leading to half of all medallists at the 2012 London Olympics wearing Zhik.
Zhik applied the same diligent approach, starting from scratch, understanding athletes’ needs out on the water and creating products tailored specifically to their environments to develop an extensive range of cutting-edge yachting apparel, from coastal cruising to extreme ocean racing.
Tested and proven, Zhik is the winning choice of numerous Olympic and World champions around the world. Zhik are the official suppliers to the British, New Zealand, Singapore and Australian Olympic teams, as well as many renowned, top level international sailors, Extreme 40s, America’s Cup and Vendee teams.
Location: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
Employees: 11-50
Phone: +61 2 9420 9355
Founded date: 2004
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| 02.05.2024 | Go for gold: Sydney sailing brand Zhik named as official 2024 Olympics apparel supplier | Left: Zhik CEO Mat Belcher (R) and Will Ryan during the Tokyo Olympics. Right: Zhik CEO Mat Belcher (R) after winning Gold at Tokyo Olympics with Coach Victor Kovalenko (middle) and crew Will Ryan (L). Source: Sailing Energy. article-articl... |
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