Breaking Boundaries: Zhik Enters the Rowing Market with High-Performance Tech

We are thrilled to announce that Zhik, a brand renowned for dominating Olympic sailing and elite offshore racing gear for over 20 years, is bringing its world-class fabric expertise to the sport of rowing.

Rather than treating rowing gear as just another uniform, Zhik is engineering technical apparel built explicitly to tackle demanding conditions—long training blocks, high-output movements, and constant sun exposure.

Elite Testing and Global Partnerships

Zhik’s entry into rowing is backed by rigorous testing alongside some of the world's most elite athletes and programs:

• German Coastal Rowing Team: In 2025, Zhik became their exclusive outfitter, using the high-performance squad as a testing ground ahead of the Beach Sprint Olympic debut at LA 2028. Two-time Olympic Gold Medallist Karl Schulze has also joined the brand as an ambassador.

• Rowing Canada Aviron: In March 2026, Zhik secured a landmark four-year partnership as their Official Performance Apparel Provider, helping to develop a forthcoming specialized cold-weather rowing range.

The Product Lineup: Engineering the Perfect Stroke

Traditional unisuits haven't changed in years, but Zhik is setting an entirely new standard with two premier releases:

1. The Performance Unisuit

Built for elite comfort and flexibility, this suit features a four-way high-stretch spandex blend with a racerback design for maximum mobility. It incorporates flatlock stitching, moisture-wicking technology, low-profile leg grips, and certified UPF 50+ sun protection.

2. The X Unisuit (Patent Pending)

Pushing the category to the absolute limit, the X Unisuit introduces revolutionary stitchless, fused construction to eliminate chafe points entirely. It uses a graphene-infused fabric that sheds water rapidly while improving thermal efficiency by 20%, alongside internal mesh ventilation and expanded grip zones.

Custom Club Kit Programs Opening Soon

In addition to their inline retail offerings, Zhik is launching a Made to Order Custom Unisuit program for local rowing clubs. Teams will soon be able to order high-performance gear utilizing the exact same materials and elite construction as the retail lines, fully customized in their own club colors.

As an authorized distributor, we are excited to expand our catalog with Zhik's game-changing rowing range. Head over to our online store to explore the new Zhik Rowing Essentials or contact us directly to register early interest for custom club unisuits!