Should I dry my wetsuit inside out?

Dry Your Wetsuit

Once you've rinsed both sides, you have to dry your wetsuit before putting it back away. If you don't give it time to dry, you'll trap moisture inside. This can lead to odors or even mold growth. Just like rinsing, you should dry both the inside and the outside of your wetsuit.

What is the best way to dry a wetsuit?

Leave your wetsuit to hang overnight in your garage or shower to completely dry your wetsuit. Leaving your wetsuit to dry in a Dry Bag will not only protect it from UV rays but you can dry it inside with no mess. Ventilate… Remember that ventilation is important as the suit needs airing as well as drying.

Can you put a wetsuit in the dryer?

Follow these steps and you'll never have to experience putting on a wet wetsuit. We've probably all experienced it at one time or another, and I can safely say, I never want to again. Please do not place your wetsuit in the dryer, even on a low temperature tumble dry setting.

How long does it take for a wetsuit to dry?

How long does it take a wetsuit to dry? Thicker winter wetsuits usually take around 12 hours to dry in the shade whereas a thinner, summer wetsuit in warmer weather can dry in just a few hours.

Where do you hang wetsuits to dry?

Take a plastic hanger, slide the top or bottom of the suit through, and hang it doubled-up, inside-out in the shower or the garage. Or somewhere in the shade if you absolutely must hang it outside. 3) Turn the suit inside out each day until it's dry.

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What are you supposed to wear under a wetsuit?

The usual areas that suffer from wetsuit chafing are the neck, armpits, behind the knees, and the crotch. You can apply anti-chafing gel or cream to avoid this problem, but sometimes wearing a bathing suit or spandex/lycra underneath is the more convenient solution.

Can you dry wetsuit on radiator?

What not to do with your wetsuit? – Never hang your wetsuit on a radiator – it's the fastest way to destroy it. – Never hang your wetsuit in a direct sunlight – UV will help to disintegrate your hundreds of pounds in no time. – Never tumble dry your suit!

How long should a wetsuit last?

On average, a good wetsuit from a quality manufacturer should last anywhere from 4 years to 10 years or more, depending on heavily you use it. A cheaper brand wetsuit that doesn't have the same construction quality may only last for a season or two before things like zippers become issues.

How do you get the smell out of a wetsuit?

Dunking wetsuits in a bucket of water with a cap-full of Dettol, Febreze, Woolite, or any mild fabric cleaner or deodorizer is one of these ingenious solutions. Just make sure you air dry the suit inside out before repeating the process, if necessary.

Can you put on a wet wetsuit?

Unless you are clad in a skin suit, dive skin, or other skintight clothing that will allow the suit to slide easier, it is recommended that both you and your wetsuit be either wet or dry. The most difficult scenario is trying to wedge a wet body into a dry wetsuit, or to coax a damp wetsuit onto dry skin.

Can you put wetsuit in washing machine?

WASHING MACHINES & WETSUITS

In case you decide to use a washing machine for washing your wetsuit, make sure that you avoid using a dryer to dry your wetsuit. By doing so, you can be sure that you will destroy the neoprene and the wetsuit in total. You can wash it using cool water in your washing machine.

Do wetsuits give a bit?

You wouldn't want to wear a loose-fitting wetsuit as it would be difficult to move in and not keep you as comfortable in the water. Although all neoprene stretches a little, the higher the grade the neoprene, the more it will stretch. Inexpensive, standard neoprene will stretch a bit.

How do you sanitize a wetsuit?

Can you spin dry a wetsuit?

Washing machines damage neoprene so, if you must, do need to make sure you only use a slow spin cycle and a cool wash. Don't put anything else in with the wetsuit that could damage it whilst the machine is spinning.

How tight should a wetsuit be?

In general, a wetsuit should fit snugly, like a second skin but not so tight that your range of motion is limited. The sleeves (if full-length) should fall at the wrist bone and the legs just above the ankle bone, and there should be no gaps, pockets, or rolls of neoprene.

How do you tell if a wetsuit is worn out?

Know when it's (really) time to let go

There are other signs that indicate a wetsuit has reached the end of its lifespan, including excess water in the torso (a sign the material has been stretched out) which can slow you down by cutting buoyancy and creating drag; nicks and holes; and inflexible, cracking neoprene.

Do old wetsuits shrink?

Wetsuits do shrink over time; however, it takes many years. Neoprene has layers made of thousands of cells filled with insulating nitrogen, which keeps a thin layer of water warmed by body heat. Heat or extreme pressure will expand these cells, causing the air cells to collapse, causing the material to shrink.

How do you dry a wetsuit for camping?

We hang ours over the point - there's a velcro tab on the back of our wetsuits so that gives us a suitable hanging point when the wetsuit zip is open and the velcro tab shut. When we go out we hang them over the windbreak or the struts on our aluminium folding table.

How do you wash and dry neoprene?

Hand-wash your item just as you would delicate clothing. Wash gently, squeeze out the dirty water, and allow it to soak a little while longer. If the neoprene is especially dirty or grimy, you may want to soak it overnight. Step 3: Dry it right.

What temperature do you need a wetsuit?

The range of 50 to 78 degrees is therefore the ideal range for using a wetsuit. Any warmer, and the swimmer may actually overheat due to the wetsuit's insulative qualities. Truth be told, we think it is pretty easy to get too warm inside a wetsuit even in the 74-77 degree range.

Do you wear rash vest under wetsuit?

Benefits of wearing a rash vest

If worn under a wetsuit, a rash vest – as the name suggests – can help to prevent rashes caused by the abrasion of the wetsuit, sand and salt water against your skin. Rash vests can also help to regulate body temperature, making them ideal for longer periods of activity in the water.

How do you stay warm in a wetsuit?

If your wetsuit already has a hood attached to it, you can add extra insulation to your core by wearing a 3mm shorty under or over your full wetsuit. In addition to a hooded vest, I find that some of the assorted thermal products made for layering under your wetsuit can make a big difference in your warmth.

Should you wash a wetsuit?

Most of the time, rinsing your wetsuit with fresh water and thoroughly drying it will keep your wetsuit fresh and odor free. But if your wetsuit gets smelly, wash your wetsuit in a tub of fresh, warm water (not hot). Use one of the special wetsuit soaps or a small amount of baby shampoo. Gently wash it by hand.