The O’Neil Original Men’s 2/1mm Back Zip Jacket is a classic design from a trusted brand that is sure to keep you warm during your long summer surf sessions. This wetsuit top contains 2mm of premium ...

The fabric of the wetsuit is soft and feels nice to the touch. It feels much softer than normal wetsuit fabric. I also did a sniff test of the suit because some wetsuits smell a bit strange. The ...

Although I’ve always been a water baby, I only started open water swimming seriously about 15 years ago, and in that time wetsuit tech has come on in leaps and bounds. My first swim wetsuit was a 6mm ...

Asymmetrical zippers Zippers with staggered teeth, invented to keep a tighter seal and let less water in. Common in newer zippered suits. Beavertail Early wetsuit design in the ’70s that had a large ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. As the sun - finally - begins to warm Britain’s shores, it's ...

Whether you’re surfing, diving, or paddling, these wetsuits for men, women, and kids will keep you warm and comfortable no matter the conditions. Almost all wetsuits are made from neoprene, a soft, ...

WETSUITS ARE DECEPTIVELY simple. While they may seem like little more than one-piece neoprene "jumpers" for playing in the water, they serve a critical function in keeping surfers and divers warm, ...

When buying your suit, consider: Fit: A wetsuit should be snug but comfortable. A too-loose fit will allow water to flood the suit, undermining its warmth, while a too-tight suit can be constricting ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Wild swimming is not a sport for the faint-hearted by any means ...

What is a rash vest? Also known as rash guards, rash vests are long- or short-sleeved tight-fitting t-shirts worn for swimming, surfing, paddle-boarding or any other water-based activity. They're ...