Guides
Finding Your Foundation: Choosing the Right Henri-Lloyd Base Layer for Every Sail
A well-chosen base layer can define your comfort, performance, and focus on the water.
Waterproof Ratings Explained: Performance, Pressure and Breathability
Waterproof ratings define how a jacket performs when conditions stop being forgiving, when rain becomes sustained, wind drives water under pressure, and exposure lasts hours rather than minutes.
The Future of Waterproof Clothing: C0 DWR Coatings
By adopting C0 DWR across our waterproof collections, Henri-Lloyd reduces the long-term impact of performance clothing while ensuring the premium protection maintained in demanding conditions
The Complete Guide to Waterproof Jackets: Fabrics, Ratings & Performance
When investing in a waterproof jacket, understanding fabrics, features, ratings and aftercare is essential to ensure it performs at its best season after season.
What to Wear Inshore Sailing
Inshore sailing demands quick movement, precision, and protection from unpredictable coastal weather. The right layering system keeps you dry, warm, and in control - without sacrificing agility.
What to Pack for a Weekend Sailing
Pack light, pack right. From technical layers to on-deck essentials and marina comforts, a checklist on what to pack for a weekend sailing.
How to Care for Your Waterproof Shell Jacket
Care is essential to maintain the performance of Henri-Lloyd's technical sailing garments, using C0 fluorocarbon-free DWR—a non-toxic, alternative to traditional coatings, reducing harmful runoff into marine eco systems.
How to Layer for Coastal Sailing This Summer
Coastal sailing in summer is full of contrast- warm sunshine one moment, cool winds the next. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend cruise or an afternoon on the water,...
