Pelagic Aquatek Hoodie Gyotaku – Navy

Providing performance-minded sportsmen around the globe with the comfort and protection needed from the harsh elements of the marine environment, the Aquatek Fishing Shirt is built specifically to be the top performance shirt for cooling, ventilation, and UPF 50+ sun protection.

Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of fish printing. This intricate immortalization process was originally used by fishermen in the 1800’s to record their catch by using ink, rice paper, and delicate hand pressing to create a fish image. Today, Gyotaku has become an art form of its own utilizing a wide variety of fish and ocean creatures as a method of printmaking.

Our Gyotaku Collection pays homage to the sea through the traditional Japanese method of fish printing. Using original Gyotaku art, this collection of men’s, women’s, & youth fishing apparel products reveals intricate prints of your favorite oceanic pelagics including marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, & flying fish. Super light material and cools the body with its fantastic breathability. Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of painting fish. This complicated old method was originally used by fishermen in the 19th century to immortalize their catches by using ink, rice paper and fine needlework to recreate their catch. Today, Gyotaku has become its own art form used to depict fish and Pelagic now has this in its collection.

Features:

• UPF 50+ sun protection with hood
• 4-way super-stretch fabric
• Quick-drying
• Dirt-repellent
• water repellent
• Good breathability

Material:

• • 100% nylon