| The wetsuit function is essentially to allow the water | | | | or neoprene will be more suitable for the colder |
| to come into the suit and form an insulating layer of | | | | water regions. Hence the colder the conditions the |
| water, held within the material, which is warmed up | | | | thicker the suit to enable correct wetsuit function. |
| by the wearer's body temperature. This insulating | | | | A variety of wetsuit designs, provide the purchaser |
| layer then serves to keep the wearer warm in the | | | | with a selection that will suit their needs. The wetsuit |
| cold water conditions. Some people get confused | | | | can be found in a version known as the shorty, |
| between a wetsuit and a dry suit, the dry suit | | | | which is sleeveless and legless, covering the torso; or |
| functions to keep the wearer dry, whereas the | | | | the full sized which covers the entire body. New |
| wetsuit allows the water into the material to then in | | | | technology allows detachable arms and legs of the |
| turn to be heated up and retain an insulating layer of | | | | suit and one will effectively have a combination of |
| water to keep the wearer warm. The dry suit also | | | | the two types of wetsuits previously mentioned. |
| seals out the water with rubber seals around the | | | | The design or construction of the wetsuit is |
| neck, ankles and wrists. | | | | enhanced by the technique that the manufacturer |
| Having determined the main difference between a | | | | uses in terms of assembling the suit. Some |
| wetsuit and a dry suit, we have to consider the | | | | manufacturers may stitch and glue the suit, whilst |
| material used for the wetsuit function. The main | | | | others may either just stitch or just glue the suit |
| material that is used in the manufacture of these | | | | together. A combination of the two is normally |
| wetsuits is that of neoprene. This material can vary in | | | | recommended as this will add to the durability of the |
| thickness which is in relation to the desired wetsuit | | | | wetsuit, and considering the amount that will be |
| function in terms of the temperature of the water | | | | invested ensures that the suit will last a long time. |
| that the wearer will be utilizing or expecting the | | | | The care and maintenance of a wetsuit is vital to |
| wetsuit function to be achieved effectively. | | | | ensure correct and continued wetsuit function; and as |
| The wetsuit can be purchased in thicknesses varying | | | | stated especially due to the amount that is invested |
| from 1mm to 4mm in most cases. The wetsuit | | | | in this item. If cared for correctly and according to |
| function is determined by the environment in which | | | | the makers instructions you will be guaranteed to |
| the wearer will wear the suit and the thicker material | | | | have a long term use and benefit of the wetsuit. |