Learn about O'Neill Wetsuit Seam Construction, Materials, Zippers/Entries, and Features & Technologies.
Wetsuit Seam Construction
TB3X: Fully Taped Seams
The lightest, stretchiest neoprene seam tab ever. 0.5mm split-neoprene applied to triple-glued seams with water-based glue to keep you dry and loose.
Stitch-less
Exterior Fluid Seam Weld and Interior TB3X Tape on either side of a stitch-less seam takes wetsuit construction to the next level. The all-new combination of reliable durability and low profile comfort simply can't be beat.
Fluid Seam Weld
8mm silicone-based urethane sealed exterior with a triple-glued and blind stitched interior. Watertight, durable, and ultra flexible seam.
GBS Seams
Blind Stitched and triple glued to create a watertight seam, for increased durability while allowing the maximum stretch possible in a sealed seam.
Materials
TB-Air Firewall Smoothskin
The most advanced insulative neoprene available with even more stretch than before. Trapped air technology with quick dry and wind proof properties. Psychotically warm.
TB Firewall
Lightest neoprene foam core ever, with heat retaining thermal interior layer and quick dry properties even more flexible than before.
Technobutter 3
O'Neill's exclusive, maximum stretch, hydrophobic neoprene with featherlight ENVY foam rubber core. Ultimate warmth and comfort. Built to last.
Technobutter 3X
O'Neill's exclusive new pre-stretched neoprene with featherlight, ENVY foam rubber core. The lightest, most flexible , softest material ever created. Superior flexibility and fit.
Fluidflex Firewall
Windproof exterior with water wicking interior thermal jersey.
Thermo-X Hyperdry
Max insulation with minimal water absorption and DWR coating.
Graphene Air Firewall Duraskin
O'Neill new graphene Air Firewall Duraskin takes trapped air technology from TB3 Air Firewall Smoothskin to the next level featuring a stitchable smoothskin that is more durable and warmer than ever before. Only available in the New Blueprint Chest Zip.
Wetsuit Zippers/Entries
Z.E.N. Zip Closure
Z.E.N. Zip (back) entry system with free floating zipper panel and anti-flush barrier-2 with drain hole keeps you warm and unrestricted.
F.U.Z.E. Zip
Front Upper Zip Entry (chest) uses a free floating zipper panel and anti flush barrier with drain holes to keep you dry and feeling loose.
Modular Closure
Modular Closure system with dual cinches Interchange the neck and hood depending up on the conditions.
Backzip
Backzip entry system with durable zipper provides easy entry and exit with a water resistant seal
Zipless
Lightweight closure system over a 360 degree barrier with drain holes and cinch cord. Water tight seal with ease of entry and exit.
Features & Technologies
Minimal Seam Design
Insane flexibility, fit and durability using a unique design which utilizes larger panels and less seams.
Double Super Seal Neck
Fully adjustable glideskin seal. Comfortable and watertight.
Redzone Zip
Urethane coated, offset zipper teeth interlock to stop leaks and keep water from entering the suit.
Krypto Knee Padz
Ergonomic knee protection
Nytrolite Foam
3X lighter than regular PVC foam with closes cell foam structure that absorbs 15-20% less water. Approximately 10% more buoyant than PVC foam.
Hyperdry
Durable water repellant technology keeps you dry with minimal water absorption.
Ultraviolet Protection Factor
30+ to 50+ UPF Maximum Protection.
24-7 Technology
Technical material designed to be highly breathable, light weight, moisture wicking and durable.