The Hiptech Top Latex is a technical windbreaker designed for demanding athletes operating in wet and challenging environments. It offers effective protection against wind, water spray, and changing weather conditions, while maintaining excellent freedom of movement.
Its ergonomic design naturally follows the rowing motion, ensuring optimal comfort during prolonged exertion. The lightweight and durable technical fabric limits cold penetration and improves thermal protection without compromising breathability.
The neoprene-lined latex cuffs ensure a reinforced seal at the wrists, significantly reducing water entry while preventing any feeling of compression. This configuration is particularly well-suited to whitewater paddling, cold conditions, and intensive use.
Designed for performance and durability, the Hiptech Top Latex is suitable for both experienced practitioners and professionals looking for a reliable, technical and comfortable windbreaker.
✔️ Technical windbreaker for water sports
✔️ Latex sleeves covered with neoprene for enhanced sealing
✔️ Effective protection against wind and water splashes
✔️ Ergonomic cut promoting freedom of movement
✔️ Suitable for cool and challenging conditions
3-layer technology: Latex, Ultrastretch coated Neoprene, Velcro®
Rinse, clean, and allow to dry in the shade before storing in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Do not use harsh chemicals. Do not inflate with a compressor. Read the instructions before use.
Latex offers excellent waterproofing but remains a fragile material that requires regular maintenance to retain its flexibility and durability.
• After each use
- Rinse the sleeves thoroughly with fresh water (inside and out) to remove salt, sand or chlorine.
- Allow to dry in the shade, never in direct sunlight: UV rays quickly degrade latex.
• Preventive maintenance
- Regularly apply a UV protectant to nourish the latex and prevent drying out.
- Use neutral talc inside the sleeves to absorb moisture and prevent them from sticking together during storage.
• Absolutely avoid
- Contact with sunscreens, oils or greasy substances.
- Jewelry, watches or nails that can cause micro-cuts.
- Petroleum products (petroleum jelly, mechanical oils).
- Drying in the sun or humid storage.
• Long-term storage
- Clean and treat the sleeves before storing.
- Store the garment flat, in a cool, dry and dark place.
- Avoid narrow hangers, heat sources and electric motors (ozone).
Trick
If the sleeves are too tight, do not cut them immediately: leaving them loose on an object of slightly larger diameter for 24 to 48 hours allows the latex to soften naturally.