The primary difference between a wetsuit and a drysuit, is how much water is allowed into the suit. However, the choice of wetsuit or drysuit will ultimately depend on your personal preferences and the activities you plan to participate in. Ask yourself questions about how long you intend to stay in the water, how cold it gets and what your body type.
Gore-Tex dry suits
The fabric is a key difference between GoreTex dry suits and wetsuits. Non-GoreTex dry suits are less breathable and offer less comfort. New dry suit fabrics have been created, including waterproof andbreathable fabrics. Kokatat for instance, created a drysuit made from durable yet breathable Gore-Tex fabric. Kokatat's suits were among the first to be created and brought to market.
Trilaminate dry suits
The primary difference between wet suit and trilaminate-dry suits is the outer shell material. Trilaminate suits, while waterproof, lack insulation and generally light in weight. They also require a better fitting and are less flexible that trilaminate ones. This article will cover the major differences between wet suits vs trilaminate suit and provide tips on which one to choose.
Hydrus 3L fabric dry suits
The Kokatat Hydrus 3L has been updated to replace the T3 Swift Entry. It is made from water-resistant, breathable and three-layer fabrics. The Kokatat Hydrus 3L's tough nylon outer and micro-porous polyurethane inner layers move water vapor away. Meanwhile, the soft knit polyester layer is gentle on your skin. This entry-level drysuit also features a tough latex neck, wrist, and ankle gaskets to keep water out.
Hydrus 3L fabric suits from Kokatat and Stohlquist
You'll love the Kokatat Hydrus 3L Meridian drysuit if you want to stay warm while swimming. To protect against the cold, it has a drop sitting, a Hood and Cordura(TM). This suit has adjustable sleeves and waterproof and breathable socks. For an even better fit, you can use the adjustable bungee waist cord.
Suits by IR
If you are comparing the advantages of a wet suit and a drysuit, remember that they both have waterproof and watertight properties, which means they can keep you dry longer. Dry suits can keep you warm while also keeping water from transferring to your body. Dry suits are often equipped with purge valves. Dry suits are often used by Aircrews.