How To Clean A Wetsuit And Repair It For The Kids

By Janine Hughes


Purchasing a wetsuit is one of the best decisions you can ever make. The suit will benefit you in so many ways you never knew. While mostly used by professional athletes it can also be used by you for leisure activities. It assists in improving your performance in the water. While many people know how to use it very few know how to clean a wetsuit.

By definition it is clothing that has the advantage of being light and skinny. Originally intended for athletes performing water sports, the scope of its application has widened. The fabric consists of a unique material known as neoprene. It operates by forming a water layer between person body and suit. The persons could include swimmers, surfers and divers. The purpose of these is to ensure they keep their body heat intact.

The location of storage must be a cool area that receives minimum sunlight. Another thing to inspect is the material should not come into contact with Hot water. If the contact is made the material begins to lose the flexibility it has. Ensure when you are taking a warm shower to take the gear off. This may disrupt your bathing experience but sometimes caution is better than leisure. Who knows you may find out that showering without a swimsuit is a better experience.

The trunk of your car is the wrong place to place your gear after a swimming session. It does you no good to have it cooked especially after a hot day. The best option for you is to have it with you at the front of the car.

Please put the windows down so there can be better circulation of air that cools down the car interior. Ensure after you have used it and hang it to dry both the inside and outside are completely dry. The reason for both sides drying at the same pace has to do with flexibility.

People wonder which is the correct way to store the gear. Out there, they are many opinions about this. A tried and tested option is to hang them on a wide hanger or a flat surface. Wide hangers are preferred as they do not leave the permanent creases in the suits shoulders.

Majority of the surf outlets offer a specific type of shampoo for sale. It is suitable for maintaining the gear. Please do not get tempted to dump it in the washing machine with the other clothes. This will damage it. Instead wash it by hand on a regular basis. To prevent it from smelling, there are some special deodorizers available. It works on the principle of disinfecting the cloth and making it smell free.

The care of wetsuits is very important. Every swimmer and diver knows how irritating it can be to keep changing the gear. A proper one is like a good luck charm. One that you never wish to ever part with or retire it. Keep yours in top condition and you will always be top of your game.




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