2007 - The beginning of an adventure

After racing triathlons for 10 years and having tried and tested I don’t know how many wetsuits from all the major brands, I realised that the only way to find a product that would completely satisfy me would to be to create it myself.I knew what I wanted but I couldn’t find it among what was on the market: too tight here, too large elsewhere, too fragile, not supple enough. So an idea seeded itself in my head and slowly germinated until I decided to jump into the deep end !

My objective was to create something completely new. To do that I had to go off the beaten track and try not to be influenced by the products that were already available. So I didn’t use any existing patterns, I wanted to create my wetsuit from A to Z .To help me I asked as many triathletes as possible to fill out a sizing chart which I then used to make my first prototypes.

The arrival of the first « prototype » was an important step forwards... The project was coming together little by little...

Thanks to the network of friends in triathlon that I had built up over my years of racing, I was able to have this first try tested by a wide panel of people, from beginners to international athletes. The prototype then underwent numerous modifications following the feedback from the athletes and from what I could see once the wetsuit was in action !

During a test with Carole Péon I met Jessica Harrison. We immediately hit it off and our first conversations about the project were very interesting. We have the same vision but with very different, and complementary, skills, which is invaluable for the long-term development of the product and Mako brand.

After over a year of field testing and fine-tuning I started selling my first Mako wetsuits at the beginning of 2009.

Since then Jessica has joined me working on the project, especially on the graphic and design side of things.

The Mako brand continues to grow and our goal is to continually evolve our products and create new ones such as swimwear, accessories and trisuits. With always the same will to start from scratch and rethink the product to obtain the best possible result and give complete satifaction to the user, whether they be a beginner or an international athlete. »

Jérémie ChaponFounder of Mako

PhysioForm technology

“The perfect equilibrium between complete freedom of movement and support”. Designs that are perfectly adjusted to the forms of the body and created around the biomechanics of each movement, to aid these whilst reducing energy costs and optimising comfort. To allow this we select our materials, fabrics and treatments with the upmost care and discernment. We are guided by our will to reach perfection. The concept of PhysioForm technology was created so that our products become one with you, the sportsperson, and leave you to just worry about giving it your all.

Mako [‘ma:keu] n,pl makos (lat. Isurus Oxyrinchus) or mackerel shark : shark belonging to the same family as the great white sharks (Lamnidae). Exceptionally fast, it is reknowned for it’s extremely fast swim speeds (up to 100 km/h) that enable it to jump up to 9m in the air.

Welcome to Mako

extreme

New Graphics for 2014

The wetsuit that was designated “Best on Test” in 220 magazine’s wetsuit group test this year. It retains the award-winning cut, features and finish of our B-First model which make them the fastest and most comfortable suits on the market. Pushing the boundaries of perform-ance even further, the Extreme boasts a panel of Yamamoto Aerodome neoprene covering two-thirds of the front of the suit. The placement of this panel has been studied to allow optimum buoyancy and positioning in the water making the Extreme into a pure rocket! The Extreme is worn by David Hauss, 4th at the London Olympics.Available in both men’s and women’s specific cuts.

Neck : The neck is cut low from 1.5mm Yamamoto 40 SCS Nano neoprene to avoid skin irritations and uncomfortable compression.

Arms and shoulders : Molded from the supplest neoprene outer (1.5 mm Yamamoto 40 SCS Nano) and stretchiest jersey inner in the world, the cut allows complete freedom of movement and reduces muscle fatigue to a minimum.

Aerodome body and thigh panel: 5mm Yamamoto SCS Nano neoprene, gives a 30% gain in buoyancy and an amazingly low drag-coefficient through water.

Thighs (back) : 5mm Yamamoto 39 SCS Nano

Back: 5mm Yamamoto SCS Nano neoprene with an invisible zip means better hydrodynam-ics, less water entry and balanced bouyancy.

Shark Skin Forearm grip: Allows better mastery of your arm movement and a better « feel » for the water.

Wrists: High-cut wrists makes for extra-fast transitions.

Lower leg: 3mm ( Yamamoto SCS Nano) and ultra supple, they are cut high for lightning transitions.

Jersey: Lycra inner jersey for greater comfort and lightening-fast transitions.

B-fIrSt

New Graphics for 2014

The B-First is the bench-mark in terms of comfort and performance and was awarded the Triathlon Plus Gold Award following their wetsuit group test this year. The cut is perfectly adjusted to the body and allows breath-taking liberty of movement and speed in action. Every modication and element of the suit has been validated by exhaustive testing by triathletes of all levels and in all types of swims. This product is the wetsuit of choice of Nicola Spirig (Olympic Gold Medallst).Available in women’s and men’s specific cuts.

Neck : The neck is cut low from 1.5mm Yamamoto 40 SCS Nano neoprene to avoid skin irritations and uncomfortable compression.

Arms and shoulders : Molded from the supplest neoprene outer (1.5 mm Yamamoto 40 SCS Nano) and stretchiest jersey inner in the world, the cut allows complete freedom of movement and reduces muscle fatigue to a mini-mum.

Shark Skin Forearm grip: Allows better mastery of your arm movement and a better « feel » for the water.

Wrists: High-cut wrists makes for extra-fast transitions. Silicone joint to minimise water entry.

Body, Thighs and Back: 5mm Yamamoto 39 SCS Nano neoprene. The in-visible zip down the back means better hydrodynamics, less water entry and balanced bouyancy.

Lower leg: 3mm ( Yamamoto 39 SCS Nano) and ultra supple, the foot opening is cut high for lightning transitions.

Jersey: Lycra inner jersey for greater comfort and lightening-fast transitions.

n-joY

The N-Joy benefits from several of the technical advantages and improve-ments made to the B-First and eXtreme over the last few years.The inside is entirely lycra for extra comfort and the forearms are equipped with the “Shark Skin Grip”. The suit boasts 100% Yamamoto 39 SCS neoprene.

The aim of this model is to offer the best value for money possible whilst offering incredible performance.

The N-Joy is a Unisex suit and will fit both men and women.

Neck: The neck is cut low from 1.5mm Yamamoto 39 SCS neoprene to avoid skin irritations and uncomfortable compression.

Arms and shoulders: Very supple 1.5mm Yamamoto 39 SCS outer and stretch jersey inner means this suit allows complete freedom of movement.

Shark Skin Forearm grip: Allows better mastery of your arm movement and a better « feel » for the water.

Wrists: High-cut wrists makes for extra-fast transitions.

Chest and Upper legs: 5mm Yamamoto 39 SCS neoprene allows for excellent buoyancy and glide through the water.

Back: 5mm Yamamoto 39 SCS neoprene with an invisible zip means better hydrodynamics and less water entry.

Lower leg : ultra supple 3mm Yamamoto 39 SCS neoprene. High cut for lightning fast transitions.

Inner Jersey: Lycra inner jersey laminated to the body, legs and arm pieces for greater comfort and quicker transitions.

xPerIence

Our entry level suit is made entirely from Smoothskin neoprene. To increase the hydrodynamics of the suit and reduce drag, the arms, shoulders, torso and thighs all additionally benefit from SCS surface treatment.

This product is ideal for beginners or those on a budget and you will not find a better value-for-money suit packed with this much attention to detail anywhere else.

Available in both men’s and women’s cut.

Collar: 1.5mm low cut collar to avoid irritation from rubbing and pressure on the throat. SCS surface treatment.

Arms and shoulders: 1.5mm neoprene and extra supple inner jersey allow for complete liberty of movement. SCS surface treatment.

Wrists: The wrist are high cut to allow for slick removal and extra-fast transitions.

Torso and Thighs: 4mm neoprene gives added buoyancy and an excellent glide through the water. The inner surface is laminated with lycra jersey for added comfort. SCS surface treatment.

Back: 3mm neoprene and an invisible zip minimise water entry and turbulence whilst optimising glide through the water.

Calves: 3mm neoprene, which allows extra suppleness, combined with the high cut allows lightening fast transitions. Inner jersey is lycra for added comfort.

Female Swimwear Aumakua

You’ll be blown away by the cut and designs of our new women’s swimwear.

You don’t have to have a perfect body to look great in an Aumakua. The cut is sporty yet feminine, offering comfort and performance for all your sessions.

The large open back and cut across the hips of the suit give it the feel-ing of being almost a bikini. The slim straps allow an amazing liberty of movement whilst maintaining great support.

Life-spanThe Aumakua is made from our Endurotek material, an association of Polyester and PBT, that is extremely chlorine resistant and the printing has been extensively tested to garantee the colour-fastness over time. This is why the Aumakua has a remarkable life-span, both in terms of chlorine resistance and also vivacity of colour.

Subway Colour Bubble Zebra Fruit Machine

Union Pink Paint Bomb red BZH Flashy Blue

Paint BombZebra Pink vue de dos Flashy Jigsaw

Men’s Swimear Shorty and Trunk

Shorty

The Shorty with it’s larger sides is the cut of choice at the moment and it both looks and feels great on any body shape.

Life-spanThe Shorty is made from our Endurotek material, an association of Polyester and PBT, that is extremely chlorine resistant. The printing has been extensively tested to garantee the colour-fastness over time. This is why the Shorty has a remarkable life-span, both in terms of chlorine resistance and also vivacity of colour.

Trunk

The Trunk boasts a classic cut which, with it’s vintage styling, brings it bang up to the minute! As with the Shorty, the Trunk was created and cut to help you look simply great .

Life-spanThe Trunk is made from our Endurotek material, an association of Polyester and PBT, that is extremely chlorine resistant.The printing has been extensively tested to garantee the colour-fastness over time. This is why the Trunk has a remarkable life-span, both in terms of chlorine resistance and also vivacity of colour.

Dada Rocket Flashy

Paint BombZebra RedPaint Bomb RedBZHFlashy Blue

Paint Bomb BZH Flashy Blue

Trisuit Sandtiger Elite

New Product 2014

The technicity of our Sandtiger Elite Trisuit is unique. The product boasts multiple high-tech features which optimise performance. As well as weighing-in as feather-light and being entirely constructed using seamless technology, it’s been twice-treated to render it hydrophobic and increase it’s coefficient of penetration in air and water making this simply the fastest suit on the market for non-wetsuit swims.

Ultra quick drying and high breathable fabric.Available in men’s and women’s specific cuts.

Back, side and leg panels : Aqualite Polyamide Fabric (130g/m2)

Front panel : Aqualite Polyester Fabric (130g/m2)

+ Optional Elastic InterfaceTriPad (+3€) + Next generation hydrophobic treatment + Treatment that increases the Aerodynamic and Hydrodynamic qualities of the fabric + Inversed zip on the men’s model

Bespoke design service for clubs available - Printing and Design FX

Trisuit Sandtiger LD

New Product 2014

The tecnologies used in our new Sandtiger Long Distance model can be found in no other suit on the market. This suit is unique in it’s genre and will take your breathe away in terms of it’s exceptionally advanced combination of fabrics, build and treatments. It’s built for pure performance and will excel in all race conditions: hot or cold, with or without wetsuit. The Sandtiger LD is entirely made using the lastest seamless technologies and boasts 4 different types of finish to offer maximum comfort, liberty of movement and performance through all the phases of your race. The unique fabric treatments of your Sandtiger LD offer incomparible Aero-dynamic and hydrodynamic properties and will give you the edge during non-wetsuit swims like Hawaii and during the bike segment. For this reason we decided not to place pockets on the garment, so as not to take away from the efficiency of the product.

Thighs : Compressive fabric Aquaforce that augments blood flow efficiency for increased performance and recuperation. Front and back panels : PhysioCeramic* Fabric

Sides : Aqualite Polyester Fabric

+ Elastic Interface TriPad + Next generation hydrophobic treatment + Treatment that increases the Aerodynamic and Hydrodynamic qualities of the fabric

* PhysioCeramic technology: the ceramic is interwoven directly with the fibres of the fabric. This induces a positive action during physical activity by improving the instantaneous recovery. It captures the far-infrared rays (in the terahertz wavelength range) produced by the sun and our own body and recycles them thus improving muscle activity and tonicity. As well as procuring a comfortable feeling it also improves the body’s thermoregulation, allowing better recovery and increasing sports performance.

Trisuit Sandtiger Team

New Product 2014

A top of the range suit brought to you at an entry level price. We offer the same colours on this model as for the Sandtiger Elite suit with two additional colours (1 female, 1 male)

Speedtek, our high performance yet extra comfortable material (220g/m2) boasts a hydrophobic treatment and flatlock seams

+ Tri pad Elastic Interface Tri Pad + Next generation hydrophobic treatment + Inversed zip on the men’s model

Available in a women’s specific cut

Bespoke design service for clubs available - Printing and Design FX

Bespoke design service for Clubs:

An advance of 60% of the price of the suit (retailers buying price) and a signed validation of the Final Proof will be needed to validate any orders.

Printing :On our shop range of standard colours we offer a logo and name printing service, for a minimum of 5 suits.Design cost : 8€ per logo and per colourPrinting cost : 4€ per logo and per suit

Design fxBespoke design service for clubs for orders of a minimum of 50 (10 per reference).A choice of 10 colours for the back, side and botton/leg panels. 100% bespoke design on the front panel of the suit.

A deposit for design costs of 80€ will be required at the beginning of the design process and reimbursed in the case of the order being validated. The graphic design will be done by us, strictly following the customer’s recom-mendations. Logos need to be supplied in AI ou vector PDF format. If this is not the case costs may be incurred (to vectorise the logos) but will be agreed upon prior to the work being done.

Per reference, a surcharge will be applied to the retailers best usual buying price From 10 to 50 suits : 20%From 51 to 100 suits : 10%

arrowhead- “swedish” type goggles- silicone headstrap- anti-fog- UV protection- elastic and string nose-piece- available in 6 colours- available in 6 colours

swim caps

100% silicone

angel- mirrored lens- silicone heapstrap- anti-fog - UV protection- 3 nose bridges

angel racing- mirrored lens- silicone heapstrap- anti-fog - UV protection- 3 nose bridges

goblin- mirrored lens- silicone heapstrap- anti-fog - UV protection- 3 nose bridges