Gill introduces the OS Performance Jacket – Boosted Edition, bringing integrated graphene heating to its technical sailing midlayer.
Gill, a global leader in technical marine apparel, introduces the OS Performance Jacket – Boosted Edition, combining rechargeable graphene heating technology with four-way stretch thermal fleece to deliver adjustable warmth for sailing through the colder months.
Keeping warm can make all the difference to extending the sailing season. As temperatures drop, less active periods at the helm or on watch can leave you feeling the cold. The challenge is to stay warm while retaining the freedom to move and work comfortably on deck.
Developed with input from Team Gill ambassadors, including professional offshore racer Conrad Colman, the Boosted Edition provides extra warmth through integrated graphene heating pads. An easy-access button on the chest controls three heat settings, allowing the wearer to adjust the warmth as temperatures and activity levels change, without adding another layer.
The heating pads generate warmth from a rechargeable power bank, complementing the insulation provided by the jacket’s smooth-faced thermal fleece. The supplied 10,000mAh power bank sits in an internal pocket and provides up to seven hours on auto heat mode.
Four-way stretch fabric and underarm panels allow greater freedom of movement when reaching, trimming or working on deck. Wind resistance and Gill’s SHIELD® PFAS-free water-repellent finish complete the fabric specification.
Matt Clark, Product Development Director at Gill Marine, said:
“The demands on your clothing change throughout a sail. You might be working on deck one minute and sitting at the helm the next, when you start to feel the cold. “We wanted to give people a simple way to add warmth without adding another layer. The fleece provides insulation, while the heating gives you an extra boost when you need it. Just as importantly, the jacket needs to let you move freely and get on with what you’re doing.”
The jacket features zipped side pockets, a YKK reverse-coil front zip with an inner chin guard, and stretch binding at the collar, cuffs and hem for a comfortable fit.
From winter afternoons afloat to early departures and overnight passages, the OS Performance Jacket – Boosted Edition delivers extra warmth at the touch of a button.
