Typhoon celebrates RNLI’s 200th anniversary with Limited Edition drysuit fundraiser

One of the world’s largest drysuit manufacturers, Typhoon International is thrilled to announce the launch of its limited edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit to commemorate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI’s) 200th anniversary and raise vital funds for the charity.

Typhoon has a long-standing relationship with the RNLI having provided drysuits to their lifeboat crew for many years. The selling of the limited-edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit to mark 200 years of the RNLI, since they were founded in 1824, will help the charity continue to save lives at sea.

With over seven decades of experience and a reputation for manufacturing exceptionally high-quality marine apparel, Typhoon’s bespoke drysuit will incorporate a wealth of technical features, along with the RNLI 200th anniversary logo.

Additional standout features will include waterproof and breathable TX-4 fabric, front entry YKK® Aquaseal zip, internal braces and a convenient clear window leg pocket. Articulated for ease of movement and ultimate comfort to the wearer, it also offers Glideskin neoprene neck and cuff seals, a fleece lined storm collar, Cordura® reinforced seat and knees and fabric socks.

Designed in England, the Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit is set for its official launch on 1st August 2024 and will be sold as a limited-edition item, with only 200 being made in total. The drysuits will be available to purchase from Typhoon’s official website, with £100 from the sale of each suit being donated to the RNLI.

Typhoon and the RNLI

Typhoon International are the original designers and trusted suppliers of drysuits to the RNLI, a relationship that started over four decades ago in 1983.

Typhoon’s in-house team, together with the RNLI engineering department, worked together to create a bespoke and fit for purpose solution to the RNLI specific drysuit requirements – which are being used nationwide today.

After initial trials, Redcar was the first station to receive a RNLI drysuit, with Dave Cocks being the first crew member to trial Typhoon’s drysuits in the North Sea. He is still serving the RNLI after 45 years.

In September 2023, Typhoon and the RNLI Introduced the first female drysuit, encompassing a more practical and bespoke solution for female crew members.

Typhoon currently provides drysuits for the crews on RNLI inshore lifeboats and hovercraft, with additional drysuits provided to the all-weather lifeboats for use in case a crew member needs to enter the water or use the small inflatable rescue tender.

All existing suits in service are maintained, serviced and repaired using Typhoon’s in-house service centre repair process to enhance the drysuits’ longevity.

“Following many months of research and development, we are very excited to finally showcase our Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit to the public in celebration of RNLI’s 200 year anniversary,” says Kevin Coulthard, Managing Director at Typhoon International.

“Bringing together our decades of experience in designing and manufacturing drysuits, we are truly proud of this limited edition suit, and thrilled that £100 of the proceeds from the sale of each drysuit will go towards helping a hugely worthwhile charity such as the RNLI to keep doing its amazing job of saving lives at sea.”

Quote from RNLI

‘We are grateful to Typhoon for their support over the years and are delighted they have chosen to mark our 200^th anniversary with a limited edition 200 Drysuit.

‘As a charity we rely on donations to save lives at sea, it’s the support of the likes of Typhoon which will ensure the RNLI continues to do this for another 200 years.’