Looking for a skinsuit, or (dive skin, swim skin, or skin suit) as they are called? Skins can be worn alone or under your wetsuit as a layer. We have a wide selection of men's and women's lycra and polyolefin thermal skinsuits. Skin's protect you from harmful sun rays, various sea life, and aid in putting on a wetsuit with ease. Skinsuits can be called dive skins, hot skins, and swim skins, they come in different thicknesses, with various stretch. The polyolefin skin is unique because it is resistant to chlorine and does not promote bacteria.
Wearing a skinsuit, or (skin, swim skin, lycra suit) as they are called, when snorkeling or swimming can provide you with a layer of skin protection from harmful sun rays and sea life. Skins are easy to put on and typically have a full back zipper or front zipper to enter into. Most skins have foot loops (stirrups) to keep the skin from going up your leg when putting it on. The stirrups also help the skin in place if you are wearing your skin under your wetsuit.
A Hot Skin is another name for a skinsuit. Hot Skin's are made by Henderson. These skins are made of nylon and are not hot. They are a breathable nylon material that has great stretch and provides protection from harmful sun rays and harmful sea life. Hot Skins are worn by divers, swimmers, snorklers, and water enthusiasts that are looking for sun and skin protection.
Skin suits that are made of polyolefin, a synthetic material that is inert and does not support the growth of odor causing bacteria. These protective skins are the only skins that provide some thermal protection. Polyolefin is woven from colored, solid core material. These suits are not dyed, will never fade and are impervious to the bleaching effects of chlorine and sunlight.
Wearing a skin is a very popular way to provide full coverage of your core, arms and legs. Worn for all types of water activities like snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, diving, stand up paddle board and more. Most skins are unisex in sizing, so make sure to check the size chart to determine your size.