Wetsuits are made from a variety of materials, but the following are considered to be the better choices:
Neoprene
Good thermal insulation: Neoprene is a closed-cell foam with millions of tiny air bubbles fixed within its structure, which do not allow water to penetrate but can be heated by body temperature, thus forming an insulating layer that effectively reduces the loss of body heat.
Good elasticity: It has good stretchability and can fit the body, allowing divers to move freely underwater without being restricted.
Strong abrasion resistance: Neoprene has good abrasion resistance, which can protect the diver's body from being scratched by reefs, corals and other hard objects in the complex underwater environment.
Moderate buoyancy: Due to its internal bubble structure, neoprene has a certain degree of buoyancy, which helps divers balance and control in the water.
Neoprene Laminated Nylon Fabric
Abrasion resistance is further enhanced: the nylon fabric, which is highly abrasion resistant in itself, is compounded with neoprene, making the wetsuit even more abrasion resistant and better able to withstand friction and impacts from various objects underwater.
Enhanced thermal insulation effect: nylon fabric can play a certain protective effect on neoprene, reducing the impact of external factors on its thermal insulation performance, but also help to maintain the shape and fit of the wetsuit, further improving the thermal insulation effect.
Extended service life: The durability of this composite wetsuit has been significantly improved, and it can maintain good performance for a longer period of time under frequent use and harsh environments, thus extending the service life of the wetsuit.
Neoprene Laminated Lycra Fabric
Better elasticity: Lycra fabric has excellent elasticity, and when laminated with neoprene, the wetsuit will be even more elastic, better adapting to the diver's body movements and providing a more comfortable wearing experience.
Better fit: Thanks to its excellent elasticity, wetsuits made of this material fit more closely to the body, minimizing water ingress and ebb and flow and thus improving insulation.
More fashionable appearance: Lycra has better dyeability and pattern printing, allowing for a variety of brightly colored and patterned wetsuits to meet divers' needs for a personalized and fashionable appearance.
Chloroprene rubber
Excellent abrasion resistance: it has better abrasion resistance than ordinary neoprene, suitable for use in deep water diving or underwater environment is relatively harsh, can effectively resist the wear and tear of underwater hard objects, to protect the diver's body.
Excellent waterproof performance: its waterproof performance is also very good, can better prevent the penetration of water, keep the inside of the wetsuit dry, provide divers with more reliable warmth.
Chloroprene
Excellent Stretchability: It has excellent stretchability, which allows divers to perform large movements underwater, such as diving, swimming, climbing, etc., without feeling constricted, and is especially suitable for diving occasions that require a high degree of mobility.
Good breathability: Good breathability can effectively drain the sweat from the surface of the diver's body, keep the body dry and comfortable, and reduce the stuffiness and discomfort caused by wearing the wetsuit for a long time.
To summarize, neoprene is the most commonly used material for wet suits with comprehensive performance, while neoprene composite nylon fabric, neoprene composite lycra fabric, neoprene and chloroprene have more excellent performance in specific aspects, which can be selected according to different diving needs and environmental conditions.
What design considerations are needed for wetsuits in addition to materials?
The design of a wetsuit requires a number of design considerations in addition to material selection, as follows
Thermal insulation
Fit design: Wetsuits need to fit closely to the body to ensure that a layer of non-flowing warm water is formed between the wetsuit and the skin, thus providing warmth. Therefore, the style design of the wetsuit should fully consider the structural characteristics of the human body, through three-dimensional cutting and plane plate making and other methods, so that the wetsuit can closely fit all parts of the body to reduce the entry and flow of water.
Thickness selection: according to different water temperature conditions to choose the appropriate thickness of the wetsuit. Generally speaking, a wetsuit with a thickness of 1 to 3mm can be chosen for water temperatures above 27 degrees; a wetsuit with a thickness of 5mm or more is needed for water temperatures below 20 degrees; while diving in colder water temperatures (below 10 degrees) you may want to consider using a drysuit.
Wearing comfort
Stretch design: Choosing a material with a high degree of elasticity, such as neoprene composite Lycra, allows the suit to better adapt to the diver's body movements, providing a more comfortable wearing experience, while also helping to maintain the suit's fit.
Elasticity design: Under the premise of ensuring the comfort and flexibility of the diver's movement, the wetsuit is designed with an elasticity. Including sports looseness design, that is, according to the characteristics of diving sports, analyze the amount of changes in different parts of the human body in the process of movement, as the basis for sports looseness design; and the looseness changes caused by the thickness of the fabric and the elasticity of the fabric, through the calculation and experimental research to determine the appropriate looseness value.
Convenience of putting on and taking off
Zipper design: zippers are designed at the cuffs and pants opening to facilitate divers to put on and take off the wetsuit. The material and quality of the zipper are also important, and you need to choose a zipper that is resistant to seawater corrosion and not easy to get stuck.
Overall design: One-piece wetsuits usually fit the body better and keep the diver warmer than split suits, but they are relatively troublesome to put on and take off. Split wetsuits are relatively easy to put on and take off, and can be chosen according to personal preference and actual needs.
Durability
Wear-resistant design: In the parts that are easy to rub against external objects, such as elbows, knees, etc., wear-resistant materials are used or wear-resistant layers are added, such as nylon cloth, etc., in order to protect these parts and increase the durability of the wetsuit.
Sewing process: High-quality sewing process is used to ensure that all parts of the wetsuit are firmly connected to avoid problems such as open threads during underwater activities. At the same time, the material of the stitching should also have good resistance to seawater corrosion.
Safety
Reflective strip design: Adding reflective strips in a conspicuous position of the wetsuit can increase the visibility of the diver underwater or on the surface of the water, making it easier for companions or rescuers to find out and increasing safety.
Sealing design: Although wetsuit allows a small amount of water to enter, there should be some sealing design in the collar, cuffs, pants and other parts of the suit, such as the use of tight-fitting rubber edges or adjustable elastic bands, to reduce a large amount of water entry, but also to prevent sand, small organisms, etc. from entering the interior of the suit.
Functionality
Pocket design: According to the actual needs of divers, the location and size of pockets are reasonably designed to facilitate divers to carry some necessary small items, such as dive knives, compasses, spare air sources, etc.
Adjustable design: Adjustable devices are designed in some parts, such as waist belt, cuffs, pants, etc. Divers can adjust according to their own physical condition and diving environment, so as to make the wetsuit more close to the body, and to improve the wearing comfort and thermal insulation effect.
Environmentally Friendly
Material selection: Try to choose environmentally friendly materials to minimize the impact on the marine ecosystem. For example, the use of recyclable materials or biodegradable materials, etc., to reduce the wetsuit in the production and use of the process of environmental pollution.
Production process: In the production process of diving suit, adopt environmentally friendly production process and equipment to reduce the emission of waste water, waste gas and waste residue to realize green production.
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