BARE Wetsuit Manual BA.06.05.0002 RevB | May 2021
BARE® WETSUITS SPECIFICATIONS
BARE® wetsuits are made of neoprene rubber containing “L foam” which is resistant to compression when exposed to
increased hyperbaric pressures during the course of the dive. BARE® wetsuits come in a variety of thicknesses ranging
from 1mm to 8mm and some accessories like hoods may be up to 9mm thick. All BARE® wetsuits are constructed with
various knitted outer shells to provide flexibility and durability and various knitted interior linings which vary by the
specific model of the wetsuit as specified below:
Our wetsuit models with FULL Omnired internal lining, have an exterior shell of nylon/spandex, and an interior lining of
thermally reactive Omnired polyester yarn/polyester.
Our wetsuit models with PARTIAL Omnired internal lining, have an exterior shell of nylon/spandex, and a partial interior lining
of thermally reactive Omnired yarn/nylon/spandex, and thermally reactive yarn/polyester. The remaining lining is 100% nylon.
Our wetsuit models with NO Omnired internal lining, have an exterior shell of nylon/spandex, and an interior lining of nylon.
ZIPPERS
BARE® wetsuits are constructed with a back-entry zipper for our standard wetsuits and either a cross chest front entry
zipper or a cross zip back entry zipper for our semi-dry suits. Some models may also include the use of ankle zippers,
wrist zippers and a relief zipper at the neckline. All wetsuit models adopt the use of plastic zippers.
Regardless of the position of the zipper it is important to ensure that all zippers are free of dirt, sand and other debris
before donning your wetsuit. All zippers should be placed in the open position before donning the wetsuit. When closing
the zipper it is important to take care to be sure any under-garments and any protective flaps covering the zipper (under
or over flaps) are not obstructing the path of the zipper during the closing process. Catching undergarments or the
neoprene flaps in the zipper teeth while opening or closing the zipper may damage the zipper and this damage may not be
covered under warranty.
When closing zippers, it is important to pull the zipper slide slowly and in line with the zipper teeth (parallel to the zipper
teeth). This is especially critical in back zipper wetsuits - when using the zipper pull on back-zip wetsuits, the user should
take care to pull the zipper straight up the back, in line with the zippers positioning. Pulling the zipper to either side while
closing, will increase the possibility of snagging the zipper on the wetsuit material and the possibility of misaligning the
teeth of the zipper. Either of these situations may cause damage to the zipper. To ensure the most comfortable fit, be sure
to pull each zipper until it is fully closed and resting (not forced) against the zipper stop. This will help to minimize water
entry into the wetsuit.
ZIPPER MAINTENANCE
After each use, rinse the wetsuit and the zippers with clean fresh water to prevent the buildup of deposits, such as salt,
which could obstruct and accelerate the wear of the zipper slide and zipper teeth. Zippers may be lubricated as required
for smooth operation with any commercially available product designed for the lubrication of PLASTIC zippers.
