Wetsuit Shrinkage. the straightforward answer is no, wetsuits do not shrink over time. a wetsuit will not shrink that quickly; I marked the spine of a wetsuit with one. Is your neoprene suit a little snug? It takes several years for the material to deteriorate. Most wetsuits do lose their elasticity, creating a shrinkage. The perceived “shrinkage” is often due to a combination. any neoprene that is not nitrogen blown, will shrink as it ages. a too tight wetsuit won’t stretch out to fit better over time, it just won’t be able to do its job as effectively and will be very uncomfortable. does it seem like your wetsuit doesn't fit after you pull it out of storage? wetsuit shrinkage can be caused by factors such as exposure to heat, improper drying techniques, storage in hot or humid environments, aging of the neoprene. to prevent shrinkage, ryken says to dry your suit in a dive locker or in a dryer at low temperatures rather than in direct sunlight. On the other hand, even with a well fitted suit, wear and tear will accumulate over time, leading to degraded or stretched out fabric.
It takes several years for the material to deteriorate. does it seem like your wetsuit doesn't fit after you pull it out of storage? any neoprene that is not nitrogen blown, will shrink as it ages. to prevent shrinkage, ryken says to dry your suit in a dive locker or in a dryer at low temperatures rather than in direct sunlight. I marked the spine of a wetsuit with one. On the other hand, even with a well fitted suit, wear and tear will accumulate over time, leading to degraded or stretched out fabric. Is your neoprene suit a little snug? The perceived “shrinkage” is often due to a combination. Most wetsuits do lose their elasticity, creating a shrinkage. a too tight wetsuit won’t stretch out to fit better over time, it just won’t be able to do its job as effectively and will be very uncomfortable.
Wetsuit Shrinkage the straightforward answer is no, wetsuits do not shrink over time. does it seem like your wetsuit doesn't fit after you pull it out of storage? I marked the spine of a wetsuit with one. any neoprene that is not nitrogen blown, will shrink as it ages. a too tight wetsuit won’t stretch out to fit better over time, it just won’t be able to do its job as effectively and will be very uncomfortable. On the other hand, even with a well fitted suit, wear and tear will accumulate over time, leading to degraded or stretched out fabric. Most wetsuits do lose their elasticity, creating a shrinkage. Is your neoprene suit a little snug? wetsuit shrinkage can be caused by factors such as exposure to heat, improper drying techniques, storage in hot or humid environments, aging of the neoprene. the straightforward answer is no, wetsuits do not shrink over time. The perceived “shrinkage” is often due to a combination. to prevent shrinkage, ryken says to dry your suit in a dive locker or in a dryer at low temperatures rather than in direct sunlight. a wetsuit will not shrink that quickly; It takes several years for the material to deteriorate.