Wetsuits help to preserve body heat by trapping a layer of water against the skin; this water is consequently warmed by body heat and acts as an insulator.
This is why getting a Wetsuit that fits well is a must.
The Wetsuit should be a nice tight fit (not too tight that you can't move freely) and should be no baggy areas where the suit comes away from your body.

A modern wetsuit is mostly made from thin open-cell neoprene and usually lined with a nylon fabric to strengthen it and make it easy to put on and take off.
Some newer wetsuits contain spandex in addition to neoprene to allow the suit to stretch.


Physicist Hugh Bradner is considered the inventor or at least the inventor of the concept of the wetsuit in 1951.
There are a number of people involved in the evolving of the modern wetsuit so it's difficult to pinpoint exactly who can claim it.

The main difference between Drysuits and Wetsuits is that drysuits are designed to prevent water entering.
This generally allows better insulation in drysuits making them more suitable for use in cold water.

Many add Boots and Gloves to wet/dry suits for added comfort.

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