"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Almost all wetsuits are made from neoprene, a soft, synthetic-rubber material that uses closed air cells ...

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 ...

Could your next wetsuit be fashioned after the fur of hairy, semi-aquatic mammals like beavers and sea otters? Quite possibly yes, if Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have anything to ...

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 ...

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Your first triathlon wetsuit is a landmark purchase on your triathlon journey. So which is the sub-$300/£250 winner? 220 ...