Performance Brands

The Story of Second Skins

It all began in 1984 when a local surfer crafted a stretch top to wear under his wetsuit to avoid neck chafing - and the very first Second Skin was born 🌊

Word quickly spread and by 1986 Second Skins officially launched, and have been offering high quality swimwear, activewear and sun protection gear to help you enjoy every adventure ever since!🏄‍♀️🏃🏊‍♀️

In 2016 Performance Brands acquired Second Skins

As a throwback, here’s a look at some of Second Skins’s iconic gear from 14 years ago. Not for sale, but forever part of the story! 🌊

Smiles for miles with the Performance Brands team ❤️💙💛

Throwing it back to when we took on the Dryland Transverse challenge. From laughs to high-fives, it was a weekend full of fun and team spirit! 🏅

Our Team 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Your Team

At Performance Brands, we believe every great team deserves gear that matches their ambition.

Our lineup of high performance sports solutions is engineered to elevate athletes and teams at every level!


What team sports do we service?

🏉Rugby -

🏐Netball -

🏏Cricket -

🏑Hockey -

🏀Basketball -

⚽️Soccer -


We dont just support teams, we celebrate them. Together, let’s achieve greatness!

At Performance Brands, we’re not just about exceptional sports and outdoor gear—we’re about empowering businesses to reach new heights in the active lifestyle market.

As your B2B partner, we provide a comprehensive range of premium apparel and equipment tailored for various performance needs.

Our products are designed with advanced materials and functionality, meeting the demands of professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Why partner with us?

1. Quality and Innovation: Access cutting-edge, high-performance products that deliver on quality and reliability.

2. Enhanced Brand Value: Add credibility and strength to your offerings by aligning with a trusted leader in sports and outdoor gear.

3.Expert Support: Leverage our industry insights and expertise to meet your customers’ needs and build lasting loyalty.

4.Scalability: Whether you’re a startup or an established retailer, we provide flexible solutions that grow with your business.

Let’s work together to bring superior active lifestyle products to your customers!

VACANCY ALERT: Merchandise Planner

An opportunity has become available within our Local Brands planning division for a resilient, highly motivated Merchandise Planner who is organised, has strong numerical ability and the ability to think laterally. The ideal candidate will be actively involved in managing the product lifecycle and work closely with our manufacturing division.

Think this could be you? Apply via the link below:
https://www.performancebrands.co.za/explore/discover/careers

congrats on your gold medal in the women’s 100M breaststroke 🥇

We’re right behind you, supporting you towards victory in the 200M breaststroke 🏊‍♀️

Are you passionate about the outdoors and love the rewarding challenge of building a brand? We want to hear from you!

FIRST ASCENT is looking for a Junior Marketing Coordinator to join our team!

Apply here: https://za.indeed.com/job/marketing-coordinator-fecb1bb039b7d8ab

Gilbert Netball South Africa proudly welcomes South African born Sigi Burger as their newest ambassador.

With her career spanning back to the tender age of 4, Sigi’s journey in netball has been nothing short of remarkable. For Sigi Burger, joining forces with Gilbert represents a ‘full circle moment’, as she has been intertwined with the brand since the very beginning of her career.

Currently, she is hard at work on a custom netball design, promising fans and fellow enthusiasts an exciting launch later this year.

In a world of virtual meetings, a thoughtfully branded, high-quality piece can make all the difference.

Whether it's for employee recognition, client appreciation, or event giveaways, our catalogue offers a large range to suit your needs.

Get in contact with us now by sending a DM to

Power. Performance. Perfection.

Since 1855, Grays Hockey has been at the forefront of innovation, continually pushing the limits of technology.

Face any game with Grays Hockey!

It brings us great pleasure to announce that the following dedicated individuals have each completed their Supervisory Skills Training Course.

We extent our warmest congratulations to the graduates and eagerly anticipate the positive impact they will bring into the organization.

And so the Springboks walk away with a 27-20 victory against IrishRugby in their first test series this past weekend 🎉

Celebrate this victory and gear up for this weekend game by getting your hands on the official supporter ball! 🏉

Whether you’re on the field, in the stands, or cheering from home, this is the perfect way to be part of the action.

Gilbert Rugby is proud to be the official ball provider to the Incoming Test Series 🙌🇿🇦

Get yours here:
https://www.gilbertrugby.co.za/castle-lager-incoming-series