Made with Superior Neoprene

We make our wetsuits with the highest quality Japanese neoprene. It has a 98% closed-cell ratio, which adds dead air space and with it, warmth. Our suits are handmade using an extremely high-quality limestone based neoprene to increase durability. The smooth-skin rubber torso sheds water, instead of soaking it up like typical jersey, so there's no evaporative cooling.

Lined with Merino Wool

Patagonia R2, R3 and R4 wetsuits are lined with merino wool to help retain body heat. Wool is naturally warm, even when wet, and naturally odor-resistant. Patagonia wool is softened without the use of chlorine. Our patented fabric construction blends our wool with recycled polyester to better insulate, wick moisture away from your skin and dry quickly.

More Warmth, Less Material

Our neoprene/lining package is 90% warmer than conventional nylon-lined neoprene. As a result, our 2mm suit will keep you warm in 55-65° F water, 3mm works in 48-55° F water and our 5/4/3mm will keep you surfing in frigid 38-48° F water. This not only means less weight and increased flexibility for the warmth, it also means we can reduce our consumption of neoprene and, to a degree, help preserve the natural resources that create it.

Back-Zip Common Features (R2 & R3)

• Internal neck gasket designed to minimize water flushing into the suit
• Zipper seams blindstitched; zipper gusset has drain holes
• One-piece front and back panels eliminate weak T-joint seam in crotch
• Back zipper tilted with crescent-shaped neoprene panel for a better seal and easier zip-up
• All seams glued and blindstitched; critical seams reinforced
• Anatomical, PVC-free kneepads

Front-Zip Common Features (R2 & R3)

• Dual neck gaskets (internal and external) are designed to keep water from flushing into the suit
• Internal silicone bar tacks reinforce cuff and ankle seams
• All seams glued and blindstitched; critical seams reinforced
• Overlapped back yoke for easy on/off
• Anatomical, PVC-free kneepads