Wetsuits basics
Strength & capabilities
Wetsuits basics Wetsuits have different kinds of characteristics& properties,currently, it is mainly differentiated from each other as per below three key points:
*Neoprene thickness
According to different seasons & use, wetsuits have different neoprene thickness to fit for the different water temperatures. Generally, winter wetsuits have a combination of 5mm on the body and legs and and 3mm or 4mm on the arms. Sometimes winter suits a 6/5/4mm but most are 5/3mm. Summer suits have 3mm on the body and legs, and 2mm on the arms. Shorties are usually 3mm or 3/2mm.
*Stitching
There are two types of stitching used in modern wetsuit manufacture. Flatlock which is usually used in entry level Summer suits.... it's a strong flat stitch that is comfortable against the skin but lets some water through the seams. That means that the water inside the suit gets flushed out and replaced by cold water quite often, so its not as warm as a glued and blindstitched wetsuit. Nevertheless most wetsuits sold in the summer time have flatlock seams....its a more economical way of making wetsuits. Glued and Blindstitched seams use a totally waterproof stitch, and is found in higher-end Summer suits and all Winter suits. Top-end suits also have various types of seal and taping over these seams making them virtually bomb proof - Ideal for mid Winter outings!
*Neoprene quality
Quality of neoprene is also usually reflected in the price. A high end suit will consist entirely of very flexible neoprene where as an entry level suit will have a basic neoprene with maybe a few stretch panels. Many low end wetsuits are only made of common SBR neoprene as the budget suits.
Neoprene Supplier
Yamamoto Neoprene as the top quality neoprene available in the world is renowned for its exceptional durability, flexibility, and warmth among all other neoprene options. Jako neoprene as a emerging korea neoprene brand, it increase rapidly recent years, its neoprene also perform very well on the durability, flexibility & warmth, which are the most close to Yamamoto neoprene,also take up a lot of market share, many brands prefer to use them for their wetsuits. Namliong neoprene is also a good option for your wetsuits, they also have good performance on durability, flexibility & warmth, it have much advantages on the prices compared with Yamamoto & Jako neoprene. Local different kinds of CR neoprenes options for your selection, through they are much competitive on the costing & reasonable performance. Like Yibao, Jingye, Tianci, etc… We are capable of combining different ranges of CR neoprenes and offer customers a full packages solutions upon your requests & marketing strategy.
The difference between swimming
wetsuits & triathlon wetsuits Swimming wetsuits and triathlon wetsuits are made from different materials, and this is what distinguishes them from each other. swimming wetsuits are generally made of neoprene laminated with elastane, it provide swimmers comfort,insulation, warm & durability during the swimming activity. Swimming wetsuits can also help protect swimmers from the sun. While triathlon wetsuits are made of smooth skin neoprene, which is much thicker, smooth surface coated material that provides better insulation and buoyancy, which can reduce the drag and improve the speed performance. Of course, triathlon wetsuits are also typically more expensive than swimming wetsuits.