Orca

Orca is a New Zealand company that makes wetsuits and sports apparel, primarily for triathletes. History The company was founded in Auckland in 1994 by Scott Unsworth, a former New Zealand age group triathlon champion. He decided to start manufacturing wetsuits after discovering that traditional wetsuits were not suitable for swimming. In Auckland Unsworth founded a company called Performance Speedsuits Ltd., that manufactured swimming-friendly speed suits, and these speed suits gained much popularity. It was eventually renamed "Orca". In 2008 the company agreed a global distribution deal with Spanish cycling giant Orbea. Products Orca specialises in high range wetsuits, with most wetsuits starting at around $250 up to $700 with many of its products available worldwide. The company 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. The all-purpose Sonar remains Orca's best selling triathlon wetsuit.