2XU | WETSUIT CARE
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WETSUIT CARE
1. AVOID CONTACT OF THE SMOOTH SKIN SIDE OF THE NEOPRENE WITH ANYTHING ABRASIVE.
Your 2XU wetsuit is designed for open water swimming and shouldn’t be used for diving, sailing or wind surfing.
The rough side of the hook and loop (velcro) closures at the top of the zip can compromise the smoothskin surface if not fullly covered when swimming.
2. AVOID USE IN CHLORINATED POOLS
Chlorine may compromise the life of the wetsuit.
3. AVOID PETROLEUM BASED LUBRICANTS
While lubricants can be effective in reducing the chance of neck chafe, petroleum-based products break down the neoprene, making it susceptile to tearing. Use naturally based products at all times.
4. ASK A FRIEND TO ZIP YOU IN
If you have limited experience getting into your suit, ask a buddy to assist you. This will ensure you don’t damage the floating zip when attempting to pull it
up yourself
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
1. AT THE END OF A SEASON CAREFULLY CHECK YOUR SUIT INSIDE AND OUT
Check all seams and the zip to make sure teeth are there and working smoothly.
Check for fingernail cuts or fragile seams which may require repair.
2. GET REPAIRS DONE IMMEDIATELY
Minor repairs such as fingernail cuts can be easily fixed at home with neoprene glue.
3. MAJOR SEAM REPAIRS
Major seam repairs are best left to wetsuit repair experts. If your wetsuit is still under warranty, contact your nearest 2XU Performance Centre for complimentary maintenance.
4. NEVER LEAVE THE WETSUIT OUT IN THE SUN
The sun’s UV rays and Heat and UV rays from the sun can break down the neoprene. Avoid leaving your wetsuit inside your car. On a hot afternoon, wetsuits can melt after a few hours, prematurely aging the neoprene.
5. GETTING FLEXIBILITY BACK IN YOUR SUIT:
When you first try on your suit again after a few months, it may feel inflexible. To restore its suppleness, soak in the bath for a few hours and then let it out to dry.
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
1. THOROUGHLY RINSE YOUR WETSUIT IN FRESH WATER
Rinse your wetsuit straight after use. A garden hose or shower work equally well.
2. POST-RINSE, HANG ON A SHAPED SUIT HANGER INSIDE-OUT TO DRY.
Turning your wetsuit inside out encourages faster drying. Hang your wetsuit in the open air, out of direct sunlight.
1. AVOID CONTACT OF THE SMOOTH SKIN SIDE OF THE NEOPRENE WITH ANYTHING ABRASIVE.
Your 2XU wetsuit is designed for open water swimming and shouldn’t be used for diving, sailing or wind surfing.
The rough side of the hook and loop (velcro) closures at the top of the zip can compromise the smoothskin surface if not fullly covered when swimming.
2. AVOID USE IN CHLORINATED POOLS
Chlorine may compromise the life of the wetsuit.
3. AVOID PETROLEUM BASED LUBRICANTS
While lubricants can be effective in reducing the chance of neck chafe, petroleum-based products break down the neoprene, making it susceptile to tearing. Use naturally based products at all times.
4. ASK A FRIEND TO ZIP YOU IN
If you have limited experience getting into your suit, ask a buddy to assist you. This will ensure you don’t damage the floating zip when attempting to pull it
up yourself
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
1. AT THE END OF A SEASON CAREFULLY CHECK YOUR SUIT INSIDE AND OUT
Check all seams and the zip to make sure teeth are there and working smoothly.
Check for fingernail cuts or fragile seams which may require repair.
2. GET REPAIRS DONE IMMEDIATELY
Minor repairs such as fingernail cuts can be easily fixed at home with neoprene glue.
3. MAJOR SEAM REPAIRS
Major seam repairs are best left to wetsuit repair experts. If your wetsuit is still under warranty, contact your nearest 2XU Performance Centre for complimentary maintenance.
4. NEVER LEAVE THE WETSUIT OUT IN THE SUN
The sun’s UV rays and Heat and UV rays from the sun can break down the neoprene. Avoid leaving your wetsuit inside your car. On a hot afternoon, wetsuits can melt after a few hours, prematurely aging the neoprene.
5. GETTING FLEXIBILITY BACK IN YOUR SUIT:
When you first try on your suit again after a few months, it may feel inflexible. To restore its suppleness, soak in the bath for a few hours and then let it out to dry.
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
1. THOROUGHLY RINSE YOUR WETSUIT IN FRESH WATER
Rinse your wetsuit straight after use. A garden hose or shower work equally well.
2. POST-RINSE, HANG ON A SHAPED SUIT HANGER INSIDE-OUT TO DRY.
Turning your wetsuit inside out encourages faster drying. Hang your wetsuit in the open air, out of direct sunlight.