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 ...

Navy SEALs carrying out mission in Arctic waters are set to be able to survive underwater for far longer thanks to a new artificial 'blubber'. MIT researchers have been working with Navy divers to ...

A diver's image is defined by his or her wetsuit. From the stick-thin Jacques Cousteau with his trademark black suit and red woollen hat, to the cutting-edge suits worn by divers working on the ...

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, ...

The Navy SEALs are getting an apparel upgrade. And it’s inspired by actual seals. Members of the elite military special operations force told MIT researchers they needed a way to survive in frigid ...

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 ...

Patagonia has always been a company with one foot in the mountains and one in the sea — climbing and skiing one day, surfing and paddling the next. When they introduced wetsuits to their lineup a few ...

Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter From the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland to golden evenings on the Cornish coast, there are some world-class waves within ...