Surf Life Saving
Watersports protection
SHARKSKIN is an Australian owned manufacturer of watersports apparel and has been a proud supporter of Surf Lifesaving Australia and Surf Lifesaving NSW for more than 15 years. In particular, SHARKSKIN has been the primary sponsor of the SLSNSW IRB Series since 2018 believing the extreme skill sets and dedication of the states club IRB crews is essential to beach and beach event safety.
To get your Surf Lifesaving Member coupon code, contact your club, Surf Lifesaving Australia or Surf Lifesaving NSW or email sales@neptunesports.com.au, providing details of your club and we can respond with the coupon code.
Our level of support extend well beyond IRB. We offer clubs reduced rates on Teamwear and custom wetsuits and we are pleased to offer all SLSA members s substantial discount on the entire range of SHARKSKIN and NEPTUNE Products. To achieve these SLSA club member discounts, you will need a Coupon code that can be used at www.neptunesports.com.au or www.sharkskin.com to receive a 25% discount off the RRP of all products.
What Can We Offer Surf Life Saving Clubs?
Surf Club member Teamwear
SHARKSKIN can provide customised solutions for club uniforms, merchandising apparel and in-water performance wear. Our product range includes lightweight RAPID DRY fabrics that are a perfect alternative to traditional Lycra based fabrics and insulating CHILLPROOF fabrics for in water and surface thermal protection. We also manufacture a range of traditional neoprene wetsuits all of which can be customised in club colours or branding. No club too big or too small. We can cater to small individual orders or small production runs of 10-20 garments. We also have experience is providing complete summer and winter apparel solutions for entire clubs. Volume produces better pricing however it’s not really that expensive for your club to look great summer and winter.
Our highly qualified designers will design your SHARKSKIN teamwear to meet your club needs. We have a range of standard print configurations or we can design something truly unique for every club. All our products are made on site in Newcastle NSW, manufacturing and printing is also done in-house so we are able to offer small production or printing runs to suit your team or large volume club orders for entire squads. Production time on standard garments is three weeks or up to six weeks for custom production.
Custom Surf Life Saving Wetsuits
NEPTUNE manufacturers traditional neoprene products. NEPTUNE Australia has been manufacturing custom wetsuit and neoprene accessories for military, commercial divers, commercial fishermen and public safety services such as police, helicopter rescue teams and surf rescue for many years and we have a long list of repeat clients. We have a range of standard Surf Lifesaving approved suits in a range of styles and thickness’ to suit any environment.
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We can provide custom designs, construction, prints and a range of optional extras to suits any requirements. As an Australian manufacturer, we can provide a local service solution and offer a bespoke product that best suits the client requirements made right here in Australia
Members Offer - 25% Discount
A massive 25% discount off all SHARKSKIN and NEPTUNE Products online. To achieve these SLSA club member discounts, you will need a Coupon code that can be used at www.neptunesports.com.au or www.sharkskin.com
to receive a 25% discount off the RRP of all products. To get your Surf Lifesaving Member coupon code, contact your club, Surf Lifesaving Australia or Surf Lifesaving NSW or email sales@neptunesports.com.au, providing details of your club and we can respond with the coupon code.
SHARKSKIN 2020 IRB Series Official Merch
Sharkskin is pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 NSW IRB Series Official Merch available exclusively from Sharkskin Australia during the 2020 Sharkskin NSW IRB Series.
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 series has been postponed however Sharkskin will continue to produce 2020 Sharkskin NSW IRB official merchandise albeit with a smaller range. Items that would have otherwise been bulk purchased from their vendors have been discontinued to avoid inventory excess however they still plan to offer the Sharkskin Every Wear Technical T-Shirts and Hooded Sweatshirts. Due to postponement of event, all orders received by phone or email order form will be considered pre-event orders and pre-event order price will apply. You may not be able to race this winter as planned but you might as well buy the t-shirt!
Sharkskin will post all official merchandise orders via Australia Post at no charge to club members in a similar timeline to the original IRB Season plan – first week of May for April orders, around 3-4 working days following subsequent orders. Collections from their Beresfield office for local club members are also welcome. Any orders already received for the 2020 Sharkskin NSW IRB official merchandise will be eligible for a full refund if requested. Please email or call Alison at 02 4966 4900 sales@neptunesports.com.au for details.
Public Safety Wetsuits
Along with SHARKSKIN Technical Watersports Proetction, our company also manufacturers traditional neoprene products. NEPTUNE Australia has been manufacturing custom wetsuit and neoprene accessories for military, commercial divers, commercial fishermen and public safety services such as police, helicopter rescue teams and surf rescue for many years and we have a long list of repeat clients. We can provide custom designs, construction, prints and a range of optional extras to suits any requirements. As an Australian manufacturer, we we can provide a local service solution and offer a bespoke product that best suits the client requirements made right here in Australia. We offer a range of fabrics for the construction of our public safety suits. Both are very high quality neoprene and represent the fabrics we manufacture all of our range.
Duraflex (3mm, 5mm, 7mm or 9mm) - Designed for commercial and/or
high wear suits or high abrasion areas. Not as flexible as stretch but
extremely abrasion resistant and more flexible than standard Nylon/Jersey.
Black stretch (3mm, 5mm, 7mm or 9mm) - Our most popular Neoprene,
black stretch, is flexible and robust and particularly favoured for its stretch
and ability to conform to the users body and fitting a wider range of body
shapes.
Customised graphics NEPTUNE is able to place your customised graphics on the chest, arms or thighs
of the suit plus where requried. The NEPTUNE logo will be placed on the left arm
and on the thighs of the suit. Artwork must be supplied in Eps or Ai format. A
specification sheet will be developed for customer approval prior to production.
Order procedure Production will only be scheduled after NEPTUNE receives a completed and signed specification sheet. A 50% deposit is required at the time
approving the specification sheet and placing the order. Production time is generally 6-8 weeks from the receipt of the approved and signed
specification sheet and deposit payment. Delivery timeline may vary and are subject to availability of raw materials.
Graphic setup
For new customers, there is a one-time $65.00 graphics setup fee for each colour of the logo plus an additional cost per suit for a two (or more)
colour logo application. Additional graphics requests will require quotation depending on the nature of the request.
Neptune Range
All Available in standard surf rescue colours black/red/yellow or lifeguard blue/red. Custom colours available but minimum order quantities apply.
* Free logo application for orders of 25 units or more otherwise $1.50 +GST per logo on all garments.
Patrol steamer
Built specifically for surf rescue, marine rescue and all in water safety personel. The Patrol range of suits features full stitched and glued, stretch neoprene for a great fit and the ultimate comfort for prolonged use. Produced in high vis colours with reflective tapes, design can be customised to the client.
Patrol short sleeve steamer
Built specifically for surf rescue, marine rescue and all in water safety personnel. The Patrol range of suits features full stitched and glued, stretch neoprene for a great fit and the ultimate comfort for prolonged use. Produced in high vis colours with reflective tapes, design can be customized to the client.
Patrol long sleeve spring suit
Built specifically for surf rescue, marine rescue and all in water safety personel. The Patrol range of suits features full stitched and glued, stretch neoprene for a great fit and the ultimate comfort for prolonged use. Produced in high vis colours with reflective tapes, design can be customised to the client. .
Patrol spring suit
Built specifically for surf rescue, marine rescue and all in water safety personnel. The Patrol range of suits features full stitched and glued, stretch neoprene for great fit and the ultimate comfort for prolonged use. Produced in high vis colours with reflective tapes, design can be customised to the client..
Patrol short john
Built specifically for surf rescue, marine rescue and all in water safety personel. The Patrol range of suits features full stitched and glued, stretch neoprene for a great fit and the ultimate comfort for prolonged use. Produced in high vis colours with reflective tapes, design can be customised to the client.
1.5 neoprene long sleeve
Form fitting, flexible and comfortable. This lightweight 1.5mm neoprene long sleeve shirt is ideal with competition or general patrol where extra thermal protection is required.
Patrol Lycra stinger suit
Built specifically for surf rescue, marine rescue and all in water safety personnel. The Patrol stinger suit is made from Lycra and designed to protect user from stingers and jellyfish.
Scott Bryant
Caves Beach SLSC
After trying a sample, our entire team has now purchased Sharkskin. We find the product of exceptional quality and perfect for protection from the elements during both patrols and competitions. Whether constantly in the water or in the boat exposed to the surf and wind, Sharkskin has become an essential addition to our team uniform. Not just to win races, but to save lives.
Chantelle Derez
Primary Diver & Rescue Swimmer, Aboard The Sea Shepherd
I introduced Sharkskin to the Sea Shepherd boat M/Y Bob Barker where my role was Primary Diver and Rescue Swimmer for Operation Divine Wind in 2011/12. Sharkskin was perfect for the Small Boat Crew to wear when they were out on boat mission's to save whales. We love Sharkskin!