Women's Skinsuits and rashguards can be worn independently or as layers. Skins are commonly worn under wetsuits so that they glide on and off with ease. The polyolefin skins are worn as thermal layer under wetsuit to keep you warmer. Skinsuit are worn in tropical conditions as sun protection and sea life protection. Most skins provide 50+ UV protection and can aid in protecting your from sea lice and jellies in the water. If you swim, snorkel, dive, surf, raft, kayak, these skinsuits can make your activities more pleasant and enjoyable. If you need a little thermal protection with your skin, you can pair it with a neoprene vest, shirt, or pants. Rashguards function similarly to skinsuits, they can be worn alone or as a layered piece. Learn more at the bottom of this page.
Women's Skinsuits are for sports like swimming, diving, surfing and kayaking. The amount of stretch in a skinsuit comes from the materials used. Spandex for example is stretchy and can make a skinsuit easier to get in and out of and more comfortable. There are blends of nylon and spandex in skinsuits. Skinsuits are not wetsuits and do not have neoprene. There are also skinsuits that are made of polyeolfin and those suits offer some thermal protection, so if you need extra warmth under your wetsuit, try a polyolefin skin. Skinsuits can cost more depending on how much stretch in the skin.
Skin suits are excellent for protection from harmful UV rays and sea life. If you are looking for ways to protect your skin when doing your favorite water sports, skins are an inexpensive option. They are not made of neoprene and do not provide thermal (warmth) protection unless they are made of polyolefin. If you are in warm tropical waters and need just a little thermal protection, look for a polyolefin skinsuit or a 1mm neoprene wetsuit or shorty springsuit wetsuit.