Henri-Lloyd is the Official Technical Clothing Partner for the Emirates GBR SailGP Team, led by the most successful Olympic sailor of all-time, Sir Ben Ainslie, as CEO. 

SailGP is a nation versus nation, close-to-shore, high speed, high tech racing series. What makes SailGP unique is that all teams compete in identical F50 catamarans.

Alongside delivering a world class event, SailGP also has ambitions to be the world's most sustainable and purpose-driven sports and entertainment platform. SailGP’s Impact League is key to this ambition, where teams compete in a second leaderboard, making sustainability essential to the fabric of sport. 

Emirates GBR’s overarching principle is to “create value, not waste” and their goal is to become the most purpose-driven sports team in the world. For example, the team is powered by renewable energy and travels around the world with a bespoke portable renewable energy installation, resulting in them producing much more renewable energy than it uses.

Henri-Lloyd’s partnership with Emirates GBR is also purpose driven. It’s all about providing sustainable products that don’t compromise on performance. 

The products selected by Emirates GBR are produced with organic, zero waste or recycled materials, including the use of DRI PRO products that incorporate a recycled face fabric, which are kinder to the environment without compromising performance or durability. Virgin crude oil-based plastic packaging has been eliminated in all supplied products. Plastic packaging has been eliminated too. Since agreeing the partnership Henri-Lloyd has looked for every gain possible in terms of reducing environmental impact. 

“We are incredibly excited to join them as they enter a new chapter of delivering performance with responsibility across their design, manufacturing, and business operations. These commitments align perfectly with our team's ethos and vision to protect our future and play our part in the vital action needed to tackle the climate emergency.” 

Sir Ben Ainslie.