Henri-Lloyd introduces Janus AirWool layers and lighter Merino 160 essentials for days moving between yacht, marina and city, with distinct options for warmth and everyday wear.
The most useful clothing on a long yacht itinerary often works in more than one setting. Henri-Lloyd has introduced two merino collections for September 2026: AirWool, designed as a warmer technical layer, and Merino 160, a simpler group of everyday essentials intended to move from the marina to the city without looking like specialised equipment.
The release develops the sailing brand’s long-standing interest in garments that manage changing conditions. It also draws a clear distinction between a layer built to sit beneath outerwear and lighter pieces selected for travelling or spending time ashore.
AirWool takes a technical approach to insulation
AirWool uses technology from Norwegian wool specialist Janus, with an engineered knitted structure and brushed interior intended to hold insulating air while allowing excess heat and moisture to escape. Henri-Lloyd positions it beneath sailing outerwear on colder days or as an outer layer in more temperate conditions.
The new range comprises a half-zip, a hooded top and a vest. Different neck and sleeve arrangements give a wearer some control over ventilation and core warmth, useful when a passage shifts between an exposed deck, sheltered cockpit and air-conditioned interior.
The lighter Merino 160 collection
Merino 160 is based on 160-gram merino and uses T-shirt and polo silhouettes instead of the heavier appearance of technical mid-layers. The company promotes temperature regulation, moisture management and natural odour resistance as reasons to select merino for repeated wear during travel.
The aim is a quieter marina wardrobe: garments with a tailored profile that can accompany a yacht guest into town without an extra change of clothes. Fabric choice still depends on weather, activity and the wearer’s preferences; the launch does not make either collection a replacement for weatherproof offshore gear.
From the morning deck to an ashore appointment
On board, a warmer half-zip or vest can be kept available for an early start or a breezy tender transfer, then set aside when conditions improve. The lighter polo and T-shirt formats are more suited to travelling, relaxed guest areas and casual visits ashore than to the protective workwear expected of professional crew.
Merino’s practical strengths make it appealing where luggage space is limited, but care instructions and drying arrangements remain important on a working vessel. Guests should choose sizes and layers around their own itinerary, not assume that one outfit is suitable for every climate and activity.
A collection rather than a new safety system
Henri-Lloyd’s 3 September announcement identifies the AirWool hoody, half-zip and vest along with the Merino 160 essentials, with selected colourways for men and women. No protective certification or maritime safety function is implied by the material description alone.
Product construction and availability are attributed to Henri-Lloyd’s official release. The photograph is the matching official collection image in the Superyacht Guide library.