The ultimate base layer for wearing under a drysuit. Made from Polartec® Powerstretch®, a material originally developed for NASA, Xerotherm traps a layer of air – a far more effective insulator than water next to the skin – keeping the wearer drier and more comfortable. The range is designed to be worn under another undersuit or on its own under a neoprene drysuit.
The knitted structure of the Xerotherm material offers the fastest moisture wicking of all products in the fourth element range. Moisture is drawn through the fine fibers and then distributed to the outer surface of the material, maintaining a thin layer of air next to the skin. The efficiency is so high that some users report minor leaks in the suit during the dive, without noticing them until the end.
“The performance is superb” – this was the reaction of Doug Allan, world-renowned underwater filmmaker and award-winning author, after testing the Xerotherm in -2°C water in the Arctic Circle, in Svalbard, while filming for the BBC production The Blue Planet .
Xerotherm is used by FBI dive teams, the Norwegian Navy, and British Police dive units.
Description
With flatlock seams and an extended body length that prevents separation between the top and tights, this top is the ideal layer worn next to the skin under a drysuit. Finger loops keep the sleeves in place while donning the suit and should be removed from the fingers and tucked under the wrist seals before diving.
Main features
Excellent thermal performance
Easy
Reduced volume and buoyancy
Extremely fast moisture evacuation
Resistant
Machine washable
Performs even when wet
Material & Maintenance
57% polyester / 33% nylon / 10% elastane
Cold wash
Line dry, not tumble dry
Cut
Slim-cut base layer designed to be worn next to the skin
