How To Care For Wet Suits and Triathlon Suits

Now that you have purchased your first triathlon wetsuit it is important to consider proper care and use. After all, you will depend on your suit to keep you warm and protect your skin from harsh water environments.

The very first step you should prepare to take before any is to learn how to put your suit on properly. Because the suits are designed to fit so snugly putting them on can be a difficult task. Take a look at your fingers to see that they are trimmed to prevent from accidental snagging or tearing of the suit. After you have done that you will begin by putting your feet in first and working your way up bit by bit until you have reached the hips. Once you have reached this point make some adjustments so that the front and back fit right.

Next, slide your arms into the sleeves, take care to make sure the suit is bunching up around the shoulders. And now for the back flap; it should be laying flat against your back. Locate the collar flap and see to it that it lays flat too. Pay close attention to how the suit feels at your torso and upper chest and adjust as needed. Your wetsuit should now be fitted on your body properly while allowing full freedom of movement.

Now after you have been swimming all day, it is important to take a few extra steps to ensure your triathlon wetsuit lasts for many years. The first aftercare step is to wash it immediately after use. Salt and chlorine can build up and slowly weaken the neoprene material. You should hang it to dry with a padded hanger to ensure no creases are created. Creasing can cause your triathlon wetsuit to lose its ability to keep out cold water. You should also keep it away from heat and sunlight which can also slowly eat away at the material.

By following these simple steps and taking care of your triathlon wetsuit you will keep it in tip top shape. In return your tri suit will continue keeping you warm and help you compete in many triathlons to come.