The Original. Refined.
Dermizax® is the original Japanese waterproof and breathable fabric technology, developed by our partner Toray Japan. The REEL SHIELD Oceanus Pro Series is the result of a years-long collaboration to design the most ecologically friendly raingear fabric that can still withstand the harshest weather possible.
Dermizax® Protect New Hybrid is the newest evolution of that work — a series built specifically for activities that demand extreme water pressure resistance. Marine. Offshore. Fishing. The places where "water resistant" isn't good enough.
Two Membranes. One Job.
Most waterproof fabrics ask a single membrane to do two opposing things — block water coming in while letting vapor push out. New Hybrid splits the work.
The hydrophobic membrane faces the weather. It repels liquid water and blocks wind before either reaches you.
The hydrophilic membrane faces you. It actively pulls moisture vapor away from your body and moves it out through the fabric.
The result is a jacket that stays sealed against driving rain and spray while your body heat and sweat vapor keep moving in the right direction — out.
Built in Four Layers
Every square inch of New Hybrid is a stack of purpose-built layers, bonded into a single fabric.
1. Non-Fluorine DWR Finish The outer face. Water beads and rolls off instead of soaking into the shell — no PFAS, no PFCs.
2. Micro-Porous PU Membrane (Hydrophobic) The weather barrier. Pores small enough to stop water droplets, open enough to release vapor.
3. Non-Porous PU Membrane (Hydrophilic) The moisture engine. Draws humidity off your skin side and moves it outward, continuously.
4. Tricot Back Layer The comfort layer. Soft against skin or baselayers, and it protects the membranes from abrasion and wear.
The Numbers
33,800mm Waterproof rating
Among the most protective fabrics made — engineered so not a single raindrop breaks through, even in torrential conditions.
0% Fluorinated chemistry
PFAS-free and PFC-free DWR, paired with a non-fluorinated film.
Fully Breathable
Moisture vapor moves out continuously, so body heat stays in and humidity doesn't.
Responsible Performance. No Trade-Off.
Removing fluorinated chemistry from a high-performance shell usually costs you something — water resistance, breathability, or durability. That trade-off is exactly what this collaboration was built to eliminate.
Dermizax® Protect New Hybrid uses a PFAS/PFC-free DWR coating and a non-fluorinated film, and it still ranks among the most water-resistant fabrics available. You are not choosing between doing right by the water you fish and staying dry on it.
Dermizax® Protect New Hybrid Collection
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