ClothingNew upper class: Henri Lloyd's elite

Hauke Schmidt

 · 22.12.2013

Clothing: New upper class: Henri Lloyd's elitePhoto: Hersteller
The Elite jacket from Henri Lloyd. The collar is adjustable in width
Light, airy and robust: the English company has opted for a new Gore-Tex fabric for the Elite offshore set and has significantly reduced the weight

The elite oilskin from Henri Lloyd is said to be around one kilogramme lighter than the previous collection. The offshore set consists of a new, three-layer Gore-Tex fabric and is said to have 20 per cent more breathability than comparable products. The jacket is equipped with a particularly high and protective collar to suit the area of use. The special feature here is that the collar is significantly wider than before, but can be pulled tighter over the storm visor.

  The high-cut Elite trousers in the men's versionPhoto: Hersteller The high-cut Elite trousers in the men's version

The normal top with six pockets costs 665 euros; the dungarees are available for 475 euros. The jackets and trousers are available in men's and women's styles. There is also a slimmed-down race top with fewer pockets and a customised mid and baselayer collection. The colour options are red and blue.

Further information at www.henrilloyd.com.

Hauke Schmidt

Hauke Schmidt

Test & Technology editor

Hauke Schmidt was born in Hanau, Hesse, in 1974, but moved to the coast at the age of an Opti and grew up sailing dinghies and tall ships. School and semester breaks were used for extensive Baltic Sea cruises. During and after his oceanography studies in Kiel, he took part in various international research trips to tropical and polar regions. The focus was on ocean currents and their influence on climate change. Eventually he was drawn back to his home coast and to YACHT. He completed a traineeship there and has been working as an editor in the Test & Technology department since 2009. His core tasks include equipment and boat testing, as well as practical topics relating to electronics, seamanship and refits. As a passionate DIY enthusiast, he loves to spend his summers on the water with his family and winters working on his boat

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