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15 March 2024

Dressing in layers: the perfect solution for carefree sailing

Discover how our innovations enhance our clothing’s performance

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Boating always requires clothing that can adapt quickly to changeable weather conditions. This is why dressing in layers is essential for those who like to go out on a boat. It can only take an instant for the sea to take you out of your comfort zone and into an uncomfortable situation: an increase in wind or a change in activity can affect your general well-being, which can impact your performance.  

 

A layered clothing system will help you adapt easily to these changes. This is why at SLAM we have developed a range of items that responds to this very need, adopting the highest performing technological solutions for every situation.  

A - Base Layer: Skin Comfort  

The base layer is the sailor's second skin, a barrier designed to keep temperature and comfort in check, without sacrificing mobility. SLAM has chosen to implement the most cutting-edgetextile innovations to ensure that every athlete can feel comfortable in every condition. We have adopted high-tech solutions, such as Dryarn® microfibre, renowned for its lightness and water-repellent, breathable and bacteriostatic properties. All of these items are designed for an environment like the sea, in which conditions can change drastically from one moment to the next, leaving the skin warm and dry, even when the wind and humidity put the endurance of even the most experienced sailors to the test. 

Discover our Base Layers

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    PRO SEAMLESS TOP LONG SLEEVE

    PRO SEAMLESS TOP LONG SLEEVE

    €100,00
    €100,00

    Unisex thermal jersey made of Dryarn, the lightest, warmest and most breathable in the world. Long sleeve, ergonomic, breathable and insulating. Pro Seamless Top long sleeve is a first layer that just feels good to wear.

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    PRO SEAMLESS TIGHTS

    PRO SEAMLESS TIGHTS

    €90,00
    €90,00

    Unisex thermal tights made of Dryan® yarn, the lightest, warmest and most breathable in the world. Ergonomic, breathable and insulating. Pro Seamless tights are a first layer that makes you feel good.

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    WOMAN LOGO TACTEL POLO

    WOMAN LOGO TACTEL POLO

    €87,00
    €87,00

    The Active WS Logo Tactel Polo is the short-sleeved women's polo shirt made of honeycomb-textured, breathable, quick-drying Tactel fabric with UFP 30+ sun protection. Recommended for every woman who loves sports.

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    WOMAN TECH CARGO SHORT

    WOMAN TECH CARGO SHORT

    €95,00
    €95,00

    Technical, water-repellent, lightweight, practical women's summer Bermuda. The Active WS Techno Cargo Short is reinforced in the seat, dries quickly and does not wrinkle. For the dynamic sailor.

B - Middle Layer: Balanced Warmth in Every Situation 

The middle layer is our heat-regulating powerhouse. Here at SLAM, we focus on materials that can retain heat when needed and dissipate it quickly during intense activity, all while ensuring maximum freedom of movement at the same time.

One such material is Graphene, capable of evenly distributing heat and preventing excessive warmth or cold, something crucially important when often immersed in water. Our Polartec® Alpha® pads are the ultimate expression of modern thermal innovation, designed for the athlete who faces sudden changes in temperature - a constant issue for any sailor. These are the ideal protection against changing winds and tacking. 

Middle layers can also be sweatshirts and fleeces, for which we use grid fleece, a material that includes a honeycomb structure inside the garment, which transports air more quickly. Body moisture is wicked away, quickly drying the fabric. Controlling heat and humidity is essential when on board and, for example, you are often alternating moments of intense activity and more static breaks.

Discover our Middle Layers

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    ACTIVE HOODED POWER FLEECE

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    ACTIVE HOODED POWER FLEECE

    €108,50
    €155,00 €108,50

    A front-zip fleece, versatile and with technological features that make it an inseparable companion. The Act Hooded Power Fleece is a must-have.

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    ACTIVE WOMAN GRID FLEECE

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    ACTIVE WOMAN GRID FLEECE

    €105,00
    €150,00 €105,00

    Women's full-zip fleece made of Pontetorto's Grid Fleece fabric with grid weave, heat-regulating and breathable. The Active WS Mid Weight Grid Fleece is suitable for many situations and disciplines.

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    ACTIVE GRAPHENE SHORT JACKET

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    ACTIVE GRAPHENE SHORT JACKET

    €134,40
    €192,00 €134,40

    The Active Graphene Short Jacket is a men's jacket made of 100% recycled Nylon Ripstop, padded with polyester wadding with a percentage of graphene, which provides uniform warmth in all areas.

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    ACTIVE WOMAN GRAPHENE JACKET

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    ACTIVE WOMAN GRAPHENE JACKET

    €133,00
    €190,00 €133,00

    The Active ws Graphene Jacket is a women's jacket made of 100% recycled Nylon Ripstop, with a fixed hood, padded with polyester wadding with a percentage of graphene, a material that evens out warmth across all areas.

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C - Protective Layer: Defence Against the Elements  

The protective layer (or outer layer) is your bulwark against the elements. At SLAM, we have developed clothing that not only shields you against the wind and rain, but also allows the body to 'breathe'.

Our choice of four-layered fabrics with a DERMIZAX membrane ensures uncompromising performance, ensuring waterproof protection and breathability even on the longest crossings. And our attention to detail, such as heat-taped seams and laminated zips, is a prefect expression of SLAM's commitment to providing only the best for those who experience the sea every day. When it comes to clothing tailored to those who spend hours, even days, at sea, we have adopted a four-layer fabric solution (double finish, a microporous laminate and a non-porous coating) in Nylon with a DERMIZAX membrane, which offers extremely high performance; Waterproof (30,000mm) and breathable 8000gr/sqm/24h. 

 

Discover our Protective Layers

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    ACTIVE PACKLITE JACKET

    ACTIVE PACKLITE JACKET

    €125,00
    €125,00

    A lightweight windproof jacket for men, the Act Packlite Jacket folds into itself, with a hood and two large pockets. A jacket to always keep at hand!

  • PRO RACING LONG JOHN

    PRO RACING LONG JOHN

    PRO RACING LONG JOHN

    €450,00
    €450,00

    The Pro Racing Long Johns are the waxed solution that stands out for its wearability and practicality. With their high waterproof and breathable performance, they are also functional on their own or in combination with the Pro Racing Jacket.

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    PRO WOMAN RACING JACKET

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    PRO WOMAN RACING JACKET

    €350,00
    €500,00 €350,00

    A lightweight women's oilskin designed for the experienced sailor. Highly protective, the Pro WS Racing Jacket is made of a fabric specifically made for saltwater sailing activities, protecting you from water while maintaining high breathability.

    Sale
  • PRO WOMAN RACING LONG JOHN

    PRO WOMAN RACING LONG JOHN

    PRO WOMAN RACING LONG JOHN

    €450,00
    €450,00

    The Pro WS Racing Long John is the waxed jacket that stands out for its wearability and practicality. With its high waterproof and breathable performance, it is functional on its own or combined with the WS Pro Racing Jacket.

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