🏷️ What brand is Musto?
Musto is a British brand of technical clothing for sailing and boating, founded in 1964 by Keith Musto — a silver medallist in sailing at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Drawing on this experience at the highest level, Keith Musto launched his brand with a clear vision: to design marine clothing capable of meeting the most extreme demands of competitive sailors. Within less than twenty years, Musto had already established itself as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of marine clothing. Available in over 30 countries, the brand has developed award-winning technologies over the decades — the Ocean Hood and Collar system in 1985, the first drysuit in 1992, the HPX collection in collaboration with Gore-Tex in 1994 — and has been equipping the world’s biggest offshore races since its inception, including the Vendée Globe and the Volvo Ocean Race.
⛵ What types of products does Musto offer?
Musto offers a comprehensive range of technical clothing and accessories organised by sailing level and weather conditions. Watch jackets and watch overalls form the core of the range — available in several levels of protection depending on the membrane used (BR1, BR2, Gore-Tex). Offshore jackets are designed for sailing in rough waters and bad weather. Neoprene wetsuits and drysuits provide protection against immersion. Thermal base layers in merino wool and fleeces provide insulation. The Evolution collection offers classic-style marine clothing (T-shirts, polo shirts, trousers, skorts) suitable for everyday use on the water. Accessories — gloves, hats, deck shoes, waterproof bags, sunglasses, caps — complete the comprehensive range.
💡 Good to know: Musto organises its technical clothing into three main levels of protection — coastal (for sheltered sailing), offshore (for crossings and challenging conditions) and MPX (the highest-performance offshore racing range, used by Vendée Globe skippers). Choose your level based on your usual sailing programme.
🌊 What is the difference between Musto’s BR2 and MPX Gore-Tex ranges?
Both ranges represent Musto’s top-of-the-range protection levels, but for different uses. The BR2 Offshore range uses a highly effective two-layer waterproof membrane, offering excellent value for money for demanding coastal sailing and crossings in challenging conditions — it is the benchmark for serious amateur sailors. The MPX Gore-Tex Pro range is the brand’s highest-performing range — built around the three-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell membrane, it offers total waterproofing with a water column of up to 28,000 mm, maximum breathability and exceptional durability. This is the range used by professional offshore racers in the most extreme conditions — and it was the overalls worn by Armel Le Cléac’h during his victorious 2017 Vendée Globe.
🏆 Does Musto kit out top-level professional sailors?
Yes, this has been one of Musto’s key strengths since its inception. The brand is the kit partner to numerous leading teams and skippers in the world’s biggest sailing competitions — the Vendée Globe (won in 2024 by Charlie Dalin, a Musto ambassador), the Volvo Ocean Race, SailGP with the Emirates Great Britain team, and numerous Olympic regattas. This ongoing collaboration with the world’s best sailors directly informs the development of Musto products — every technological innovation is tested and validated in the most extreme sailing conditions before being made available to the general public.
💡 Tip: if you regularly sail in challenging conditions, investing in a high-quality Musto watch jacket and overalls is a long-term investment — the abrasion resistance and durability of Musto products are recognised as far superior to the market average. The cost per use over several years is often better value than cheaper gear that needs replacing more frequently.
🧥 How do I choose my size with Musto?
Musto clothing follows UK sizes converted to European sizes. Technical jackets and overalls are designed to be worn over base layers and fleeces — the cuts are generally slightly generous to allow for layering without restricting movement. For deck jackets, if you’re unsure between two sizes, go for the larger one to ensure freedom of movement during manoeuvres. Neoprene wetsuits fit more true to size — they need to be snug to be thermally effective, without restricting breathing. Musto provides a detailed size guide on its official website.
🔖 When does Musto offer its best deals?
The biggest discounts appear during Black Friday, the winter sales and the summer sales. Musto also runs sales in its Outlet section with permanent discounts on previous collections — an excellent opportunity to purchase high-quality technical clothing at reduced prices. Specialist nautical retailers (Picksea, Orange Marine, Au Vieux Campeur, Nautisports) regularly run promotions on the Musto range, which are sometimes more attractive than those on the official website. Promo codes are available on our page to get additional discounts.
🌿 Is Musto committed to environmental sustainability?
Yes, Musto has incorporated sustainability initiatives into its product development strategy. The brand is gradually using recycled materials and Gore-Tex ePE (extended performance expanded polyethylene) membranes in its new collections — a PFAS-free (persistent organic pollutants) technology that is more environmentally friendly. Musto is also committed to designing durable products that withstand many years of intensive use, thereby reducing the frequency of replacement and the overall environmental impact of its technical clothing.
❓ My Musto promo code isn’t working, what should I do?
Musto codes generally exclude items already on sale and recently launched new collections. Some codes are reserved for newsletter subscribers or new customers. Check the terms and conditions on our page and ensure the minimum order value is met. Musto customer service can be contacted via chat or through the contact form on the musto.com website.
🛍️ Are there any special Musto offers during Black Friday?
Yes, Musto is taking part in Black Friday with discounts on its deck jackets, overalls, base layers and nautical accessories. It’s an excellent time to kit yourself out with a quality Musto jacket or overall at a reduced price ahead of the winter sailing season. Specialist retailers are also offering very attractive promotions on the Musto range during this period. Subscribe to notifications on our website to be alerted as soon as the offers go live.
