Category Triathlon

The zipper of a wetsuit is an important aspect to determine the quality and durability of your wetsuit. Next to the preferred zip entry, the zip can have problems, it can get stuck or even break.

There are two types of rubber natural and synthetic. Both are made differently and there are many variants. Natural rubber is made from latex produced by trees and plants and combined with acid, water, heat, oxygen, carbon black, and sulfur made into strong, and flexible rubber.

Yes, a wetsuit made of neoprene does stretch. Wetsuits are designed to be flexible and stretchy, allowing you to move more freely and effortlessly in the water. The elasticity also makes it easier to put on the wetsuit. After some time the neoprene will stretch out permanently, mostly around the shoulders, elbows, and knees.

Recycling your wetsuit is important for the environment and creating a circular economy or helping people get a wetsuit. There are many ways you can recycle your wetsuit even when it is in the best or worst condition. There is a solution for every wetsuit to be recycled or upcycled.

The most effective method to maintain your wetsuit is to clean it after each session with cold fresh water, especially if it has been in salt or chlorine water. The next best thing to do is dry it in the shade and store it dry.