Orca wetsuits and sports apparel
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| Orca - Company Details | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Founded | Auckland, New Zealand, 1993 |
| Headquarters | Auckland - New Zealand, Hong Kong, Henley - United Kingdom |
| Key people | Scott Unsworth, Founder, CEO |
| Industry | Sports Apparel |
| Products | Wetsuits, Triathlon Apparel, Cycling Gear, General Sports Apparel |
| Employees | 25 Staff |
| Website | orca.com |
Orca is a New Zealand company that makes wetsuits and sports apparel, primarily for triathletes.
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[edit] History
The company was started in Auckland in 1993 by Scott Unsworth, a former New Zealand age group triathlon champion. In 2008 the company agreed a global distribution deal with Spanish cycling giant Orbea.[1]
[edit] Products
Orca is recognised as a leader in introducing new technologies into triathlon. The Orca Apex 2 wetsuit uses AirLite - a world first neoprene technology. There are tiny air pockets trapped in the neoprene to provide increased buoyancy.
The Orca 3.8 was the first wetsuit to feature an AirRelease panel. This is the world's first breathable neoprene, allowing heat and moisture to be transferred away from the wearer, while remaining water resistant.
Orca has been recognised by New Zealand government and other industry groups such as Better by Design, for its design led innovation.
[edit] Sponsorships
Orca sponsors a number of leading triathletes, including recently retired Olympic champion Hamish Carter, ITU athletes including Kris Gemmell, Courtenay Atkinson, Tim Don and Debbie Tanner, and Ironman competitors including Craig Alexander and Cameron Brown. Orca also sponsors a number of national bodies including Triathlon New Zealand, Bike NZ, and the British Triathlon Association.
In 2004 Orca was the official apparel supplier to the New Zealand Olympic team.
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[edit] Notes
- ^ The Triathlete Magazine blog: Orca Signs Global Distribution Partnership with Orbea for 2008. triathletemag.blogspot.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
