Gill Mens Inshore Winter Jacket - Graphite

The Gill Inshore Winter Sailing Jacket features high performance insulation designed to keep you warm, dry and comfortable. Gill's Inshore Winter Jacket features zoned insulation keeping the warmth where you need it most! !!<Colours: Graphite | Silver!!< !!< !!<

Gill Inshore Winter Sailing Jacket!!<

High performance insulation designed to keep you warm, dry and comfortable. Our Inshore Winter Jacket features zoned insulation keeping the warmth where you need it, protected by a fully taped hydrophobic waterproof shell. This jacket locks out the elements, making it perfect for cold weather sailing. !!<

Features!!<

Rollaway hood with volume adjustment Fleece lined thermal collar for extra warmth Front zip double storm guard Cuff and hem adjustors Fully seam sealed thermal jacket for winter sailing Two zippered hand pockets !!<

Gill Inshore Winter Jacket Technical!!<Features!!<

Rollaway hood with volume adjustment Fleece lined thermal collar for extra warmth Front zip double storm guard Cuff and hem adjustors Fully seam sealed thermal jacket for winter sailing Internal chest pocket 2 zippered hand pocketsInternal ghost zip makes embroidering the jacket with your own branding easier and neater !!<

Technology!!<

2 Dot, 2 layer laminated waterproof and breathable fabric with a durable water repellent finish Fully seam sealed thermal jacket for winter sailing100/80g/m2 thermal insulation Non-absorbent and quick-drying synthetic insulation which has an excellent warmth to weight ratio !!<

Fabric Composition!!<

Main Fabric: 100% Nylon Lining: 100% Polyester Insulation: 100% Polyester !!<

The Gill Fabric Grading System, Dot System!!<

When it comes to waterproof and breathable fabrics you may well be confused by numerous technical sounding names, not to mention being confronted with a host of fancy swing tickets all claiming to be the best. At Gill they choose not to use high profile branded fabrics as they not only add to the cost of the garment but limit the choice of both quality and suitability of materials available to Gill. Gill search the world for the best fabrics to suit the end use and then test them to destruction. If a fabric needs an additional coating to withstand the rigours of the Southern Ocean then Gill give it one. Gill's tests are carried out in their laboratory (see video Fabric testing.) They are then corroborated independently. Gill test their fabrics not just as new but after artificial aging to simulate years of use. Finally they are put out into the field for further testing. There is always a product some where in the Southern Ocean under test. When the testing is complete Gill rank the fabric according to end usage and classify it according to our renowned Fabric System„¢. These tests are not one off tests but are repeated before each production batch. This attention to detail ensures that the Gill fabrics perform as well if not better than anything in the market today and ensures the quality of our products remain at the highest level. !!<

Gill Fabric Technology!!<Why Is Fabric So Important?!!<

There are two key elements to sailing clothing, the garment design and the fabric itself. The fabric represents over fifty percent of the cost of the garment, and if that fails then so does the garment. The best looking garment in the world is not much help when you are battling into a westerly gale and soaking wet. That€™s why at Gill we take fabric so seriously. In 2002 Gill took the decision to move away from high profile branded fabrics. Not only were they adding significantly to the cost, but they also limited the choice of materials we could use. Most branded waterproof fabrics were originally developed for the larger outdoor clothing industry, so when it came to introducing sailing wear fabrics the choice was limited. Gill wanted the ability to adapt fabrics specifically for the marine environment. If you are out walking and it rains you can only get wet from above. When you are sailing, water is coming at you from all angles. Spray or solid waves are coming over the bow, you are sitting in water and it could be raining as well. Then there is the water itself, in most cases it is salt water. Salt water molecules have a much larger surface area than fresh water and have an abrasive property with it. Off the shelf fabrics are not going to do the job as well as specifically adapted materials. Working directly with different fabric suppliers and coaters Gill can keep adapting the fabric until it passes all their stringent tests. If the water resistance is not high enough after artificial ageing Gill can add another layer. If the abrasion resistance on the outside is not good enough Gill can change that too. !!<

How Has Fabric Changed!!<

Fabrics have changed enormously over the last twenty years or so. I am not just referring to the waterproof technology but also the weight, handle and feel. Gill have gone from stiff heavy PVC and neoprene coated fabrics to lightweight woven fabrics with the latest membrane technology. !!<

Types Of Fabric!!<

Today all fabrics are breathable so the choice comes down more to the handle and feel. This in turn is affected by the weight, density of the weave, and whether the proofing is a coating or laminate. Some of us still refer to wet weather gear as €œOilies€ or €œOilskins€. As the name suggests these were canvas type materials with fish or linseed oil rubbed into it to make it water proof and used by the early fishermen and sailors alike. Whilst the process has improved enormously over the years, it is still a case of spreading a coating of polyurethane onto the fabrics. Today this is done on the inside of the textile fabric so it is protected from external damage. The element that makes water bead up and run off is an invisible durable water repellent finish, usually Teflon®. This is not relied on for waterproofness but prevents the fabrics from absorbing water. !!<

Types of Fabric!!<Types Of Fabric!!<

Today all fabrics are breathable so the choice comes down more to the handle and feel. This in turn is affected by the weight, density of the weave, and whether the proofing is a coating or laminate. Some of us still refer to wet weather gear as €œOilies€ or €œOilskins€. As the name suggests these were canvas type materials with fish or linseed oil rubbed into it to make it water proof and used by the early fishermen and sailors alike. Whilst the process has improved enormously over the years, it is still a case of spreading a coating of polyurethane onto the fabrics. Today this is done on the inside of the textile fabric so it is protected from external damage. The element that makes water bead up and run off is an invisible durable water repellent finish, usually Teflon®. This is not relied on for waterproofness but prevents the fabrics from absorbing water. !!<

Coatings!!<

Coatings are the more traditional approach. A Polyurethane based resin is spread onto a woven fabric, a bit like butter is spread onto toast. It first has to fill in the weave undulations to seal it and then build up a layer that covers it all evenly. Finally the fabric is dipped into a solution of Teflon® for water repellency on the exterior. !!< !!<

Laminates!!<

Laminates are a more recent development. A laminated waterproof fabric is made by spreading the coating resin onto a long roll of non absorbent paper. This means the coating thickness can be finely controlled. The paper and waterproof film is then laminated to the textile woven fabric and the paper is removed. The end result is a fabric that is lighter, whilst being just as waterproof. It is more flexible, softer and much more comfortable to wear. !!<

Two or Three Layer?!!<

Conventional waterproof fabrics fall into two main categories. !!<

Two Layer!!<

A two layer fabric is a woven textile with a laminated or coated finish on the inside. In most cases the garment would then have a lining. This protects the coated surface and makes it more comfortable to wear as an unlined fabric may feel a bit clammy. The advantage of two layer fabrics are that they are generally lighter and less expensive to produce. Examples would be Inshore/ Coastal Sailing Waterproof Clothing and Dinghy Wear. !!<

Three Layer!!<

Three layer fabrics take the two layer material and laminate and a lightweight mesh type fabric is bonded on the inside of the fabric to protect the coated surface. Inevitably it makes the fabric a little heavier but this can be offset because the garment does not need a lining. It is a modern misconception that lined garments are better, they can reduce breathability, increase weight and add a layer to get caught and snagged. Three layer garments are considerably more expensive to produce. The speed at which the seams can be sealed is slower and the sealing tape itself is much more costly. !!<

MEN
	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL
Average Height	5'2"-5'4"	5'4"-5'7"	5'7"-5'10"	5'10"-6'1"	6'1"-6'2"	6'2"-6'3"	6'2"-6'3"
(cm)	(158-163)	(163-170)	(170-178)	(178-186)	(186-188)	(188-191)	(188-191)
Chest	34"-36"	36"-38"	38"-40"	41"-43"	44"-46"	47"-49"	50"-52"
(cm)	(87-92)	(92-97)	(97-102)	(104-109)	(112-119)	(120-125)	(127-132)
Waist	28"	29"-30"	31"-33"	34"-37"	38"-40"	41"-43"	44"-45"
(cm)	-71	(74-76)	(79-84)	(87-94)	(97-102)	(104-109)	(112-115)
Inside Leg	29"	30"	31"	32"	33"	33.5"	33.5"
(cm)	-74	-76	-79	-81	-84	-86	-86

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Gill: Respect The Elements!!<

Gill marine clothing is designed for multi-purpose marine use: from dinghy sailing, cruising to yachting Powerboats to small Ribs Gill have ultra technical waterproof clothing to suit your sporting needs and your budget. Gill is a very rare thing these days, a company that only does one thing! Gill makes ultra-technical sailing clothing for Dinghy Sailing, Cruising, Power Boating and Yachting. Gill waterproof sailing clothing and sailing and marine equipment keeps you dry, warm and comfortable in all conditions! Whether it€™s Gill sailing jackets, gloves, boots or tops Gill design everything by listening to sailors and their needs, and the Gill team test everything both in the lab and on the water to make sure their sailing kit delivers. Gill aren€™t distracted by other sports, by fashion or by the High Street, the Gill company are simply here to make the best Sailing Clothing available on the planet. From pre 1975 when a passionate dinghy sailor was frustarted by the lack of specialist clothing for Dinghy sailing, the Gill brand has grown with Nick Gill creating a plan to design and manufacture specialist marine clothing. The Gill brand has now become a hallmark for high quality marine clothign and equipment used the world over in the most challengin environments and proven to work!