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Our 3mm hoods have a simple minimalist design with a smooth Glideskin interior and are produced using stretch neoprene to ensure a comfortable fit. The short collar works for both dry and wet suits, and micro holes in hood vent air with minimal water ingress.

Maximise thermal protection and dexterity with outstanding flexibility in this 3mm glove. Reshaped for 2021, the fit is improved with enhanced stretch across the back of the hand, whilst ensuring minimum water ingress thanks to fused seams. The longer length cuff can be trimmed to the wearer’s preferred length thanks to reinforced bar tacks in the wrist seams, allowing optimal comfort and performance.

Our 5mm hoods have a simple minimalist design with a smooth Glideskin interior and are produced using stretch neoprene to ensure a comfortable fit. The short collar works for both dry and wet suits, and micro holes in hood vent air with minimal water ingress.

Combining 4mm Kevlar reinforced fabric across the palm, fingertips and thumb, with 5mm stretch neoprene across the back of the hands. This produces a remarkably comfortable glove, perfected over several months with feedback from our team divers. Glued and blindstitched seams minimise water ingress and the Hydrolock wrist seal has a smoothskin interior, designed to eliminate flush. The kevlar fabric gives extra protection for activities such as net removal to prevent abrasion to the neoprene.

The most popular glove in our range has outstanding fit and excellent flexibility, thanks to the use of minimal prints on the back of the hand and an articulated print on the palm. The Hydrolock wrist seal almost eliminates water ingress, and fused seams ensure that a cold water dive does not have to mean freezing cold hands.

Micro holes in the top vent air and glideskin face seal for minimal water ingree. Collar is designed to work iwth drysuits fitted with warmneck.

Our 3mm, 5mm and 7mm hoods have a simple minimalist design and are produced using stretch neoprene to ensure a comfortable fit. The short collar works for both dry and wet suits, and micro holes in hood vent air with minimal water ingress.

Our warmest wet-glove has been redesigned to enhance fit and increase dexterity. With three fingers of each hand in a single compartment, the hands remain wamer as a result, whilst the index finger and thumb are free for manual operations. The flexibility of the back of the glove is maximised, reducing fatigue during a dive and a combination of a Hydrolock wrist seal with glued, blindstitched and fused seams ensures minimal water ingress.

The Amphibian diving boots are designed for a diver who wants the ultimate in support and protection. A stable footbed and hardwearing moulded out-sole make this ideal for regular shore diving and negotiating entry to the water especially over slippery rocks. Can also be used as rock boots with the Hydra drysuit.

With the classic construction of two layers of high insulation, low bulk fabric, the Arctic hat is seriously warm. Warm enough for Doug Allan on the BBC's Operation Iceberg.

With the classic construction of two layers of high insulation, low bulk fabric, the Arctic hat is seriously warm. Warm enough for Doug Allan on the BBC's Operation Iceberg.

The Arctic Legging features secure foot loops that hold it in place when the drysuit is put on. A high waistband minimizes the separation between the top and leggings. Tuck the top into the belt before putting on the drysuit. The lower legs are made up of a single layer to reduce bulk at the ankles, making them easier to put on.

The Arctic Legging features secure foot loops that hold it in place when the drysuit is put on. A high waistband minimizes the separation between the top and leggings. Tuck the top into the belt before putting on the drysuit. The lower legs are made up of a single layer to reduce bulk at the ankles, making them easier to put on.

Probably the world's best selling thermal undergarment is now available in a simple one piece option. Featuring the innovative two layer technology pioneered by Fourth Element, the One Piece Arctic provides a simple solution to the challenges of thermal protection.

The Arctic's two layers of high insulation and low bulk fabric ensure exceptional levels of thermal protection.

Constructed with comfort and utility in mind, the minimalist design provides outstanding performance under closer-fitting neoprene drysuits. In a layering system, the Arctic is also suited for use underneath membrane and trilaminate suits.

Using a combination of fastwicking, high insulation fabrics, the Arctic creates a micro-climate around the diver, keeping the body dry and warm. A high density inner fleece provides superior insulation, with maximum comfort and wicking, whilst the outer layer, which has a water-repellent finish, ensures a snug fit

Probably the world's best selling thermal undergarment is now available in a simple one piece option. Featuring the innovative two layer technology pioneered by Fourth Element, the One Piece Arctic provides a simple solution to the challenges of thermal protection.

The Arctic Socks features secure foot loops that hold it in place when the drysuit is put on. A high waistband minimizes the separation between the top and leggings. Tuck the top into the belt before putting on the drysuit. The lower legs are made up of a single layer to reduce bulk at the ankles, making them easier to put on.

The Arctic Top features secure foot loops that hold it in place when the drysuit is put on. A high waistband minimizes the separation between the top and leggings. Tuck the top into the belt before putting on the drysuit. The lower legs are made up of a single layer to reduce bulk at the ankles, making them easier to put on.

The Arctic Top features secure foot loops that hold it in place when the drysuit is put on. A high waistband minimizes the separation between the top and leggings. Tuck the top into the belt before putting on the drysuit. The lower legs are made up of a single layer to reduce bulk at the ankles, making them easier to put on.

For use under drygloves or wet mitts. 1.5mm hydrofoam provides the confidence that in case of dryglove failure they will retain and provide thermal protection.

Every adventurer needs a canteen of water. The Gulper is more than just your everyday water bottle though. Stainless steel double wall vacuum insulation means that iced drinks stay cool for up to 24 hours and a hot drink will stay that way for up to 12 hours. Every time you refill this bottle instead of buying bottled water (look out for refill stations cropping up everywhere) you are helping to reduce the production of plastic waste which may end up in landfill or our oceans. The versatile lid means you can drink on the go thanks to the twist and sip valve and the wide aperture makes filling and cleaning quick, simple and spill-free.

Every adventurer needs a canteen of water. The Gulper is more than just your everyday water bottle though. Stainless steel double wall vacuum insulation means that iced drinks stay cool for up to 24 hours and a hot drink will stay that way for up to 12 hours. Every time you refill this bottle instead of buying bottled water (look out for refill stations cropping up everywhere) you are helping to reduce the production of plastic waste which may end up in landfill or our oceans. The versatile lid means you can drink on the go thanks to the twist and sip valve and the wide aperture makes filling and cleaning quick, simple and spill-free.

With the classic construction of two layers of high insulation, low bulk fabric, the Arctic hat is seriously warm. Warm enough for Doug Allan on the BBC's Operation Iceberg.

Designed to be easy to don over the top of the Helios full suit, this shortie brings classic designs to new materials. The offset full length YKK zip makes donning and doffing the suit easy and stretch neoprene ensures a body hugging fit maximising the additional thermal protection for the body core. Easy to read size information is colour coded on the arm making suits easy to find on the rack if you are using for a dive school.

Waterproof outer with thermal inner lining provides excellent warmth.

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The Hydro suit provides all over protection from UV and most ‘stingers’. Made with heavy grade high quality Lycra®, it has UPF of 50+ when dry, and over 30 when wet. It is the perfect dive skin for tropical waters, or for wearing under a wetsuit to ease donning and doffing.

The Hydro suit provides all over protection from UV and most ‘stingers’. Made with heavy grade high quality Lycra®, it has UPF of 50+ when dry, and over 30 when wet. It is the perfect dive skin for tropical waters, or for wearing under a wetsuit to ease donning and doffing.

The Arctic's two layers of high insulation and low bulk fabric ensure exceptional levels of thermal protection.

Constructed with comfort and utility in mind, the minimalist design provides outstanding performance under closer-fitting neoprene drysuits. In a layering system, the Arctic is also suited for use underneath membrane and trilaminate suits.

Using a combination of fastwicking, high insulation fabrics, the Arctic creates a micro-climate around the diver, keeping the body dry and warm. A high density inner fleece provides superior insulation, with maximum comfort and wicking, whilst the outer layer, which has a water-repellent finish, ensures a snug fit.

The Arctic’s two layers of high insulation and low bulk fabric ensure exceptional levels of thermal protection.

Constructed with comfort and utility in mind, the minimalist design provides outstanding performance under closer-fitting neoprene drysuits. In a layering system, the Arctic is also suited for use underneath membrane and trilaminate suits.

Using a combination of fastwicking, high insulation fabrics, the Arctic creates a micro-climate around the diver, keeping the body dry and warm. A high density inner fleece provides superior insulation, with maximum comfort and wicking, whilst the outer layer, which has a water-repellent finish, ensures a snug fit.

The Warmest dive wetsuit on the market

The Proteus II is the highest performing dive wetsuit on the market. Available in 3mm and 5mm, the Proteus II is often the benchmark to which other dive wetsuits are compared in terms of warmth. Our wetsuits are made using a greener and more eco-friendly limestone neoprene with Eco Carbon Black which uses scrap rubber tyres cutting C02 emissions by 200g per wetsuit. We also use water-base Aqua-X glues in lamination and construction of our neoprene suits meaning we’ve eliminated the use of harmful substances.

The Warmest dive wetsuit on the market

The Proteus II is the highest performing dive wetsuit on the market. Available in 3mm and 5mm, the Proteus II is often the benchmark to which other dive wetsuits are compared in terms of warmth. Our wetsuits are made using a greener and more eco-friendly limestone neoprene with Eco Carbon Black which uses scrap rubber tyres cutting C02 emissions by 200g per wetsuit. We also use water-base Aqua-X glues in lamination and construction of our neoprene suits meaning we’ve eliminated the use of harmful substances.

The Seeker mask was designed with two main objectives: maximise the diver’s field of vision to be as close as possible to the experience of not wearing a mask using a single lens and to fit everyone – well, nearly everyone. New facial geometry was combined with a soft silicone skirt to provide an outstanding and comfortable fit.

The low volume design allows easy equalisation and mask clearing as well as creating a visual experience which is wider and brighter than ever before – with a near natural field of vision.

The Seeker mask was designed with two main objectives: maximise the diver’s field of vision to be as close as possible to the experience of not wearing a mask using a single lens and to fit everyone – well, nearly everyone. New facial geometry was combined with a soft silicone skirt to provide an outstanding and comfortable fit.

The low volume design allows easy equalisation and mask clearing as well as creating a visual experience which is wider and brighter than ever before – with a near natural field of vision.

The Arctic's two layers of high insulation and low bulk fabric ensure exceptional levels of thermal protection.

Constructed with comfort and utility in mind, the minimalist design provides outstanding performance under closer-fitting neoprene drysuits. In a layering system, the Arctic is also suited for use underneath membrane and trilaminate suits.

Using a combination of fastwicking, high insulation fabrics, the Arctic creates a micro-climate around the diver, keeping the body dry and warm. A high density inner fleece provides superior insulation, with maximum comfort and wicking, whilst the outer layer, which has a water-repellent finish, ensures a snug fit.

Incorporating highly advanced thermal technology and one of the most insulating materials ever developed, the HALO A°R's performance exceeds expectations of any diving undersuit.

Using technology originally created for space exploration and cryogenics, the HALO A°R features the extreme insulation material A°RGON™ aerogel in a compression resistant matrix.

With phenomenal insulation properties, this material enables the HALO A°R to achieve extreme thermal protection from a thinner, less buoyant diving undersuit.

Part of our OceanPositive Collection, these new Hydro-T rashguards are designed to be worn under a wetsuit or semi-dry suit or as a UV shield for all water sport activities.

The fit of these rashguards has been improved with flattering panels, kept streamlined with flatlocked seams. Presented in a palette of classic and ocean inspired colours with water-based prints on chest and back in complementary, contrast tones.

The ultra smooth fabric made with a combination of recycled polyester and stretchy elastane reduces friction between the skin and a wetsuit and helps to stop chafing from tight/ill-fitting suits.

Part of our OceanPositive Collection, these new Hydro-T rashguards are designed to be worn under a wetsuit or semi-dry suit or as a UV shield for all water sport activities.

The fit of these rashguards has been improved with flattering panels, kept streamlined with flatlocked seams. Presented in a palette of classic and ocean inspired colours with water-based prints on chest and back in complementary, contrast tones.

The ultra smooth fabric made with a combination of recycled polyester and stretchy elastane reduces friction between the skin and a wetsuit and helps to stop chafing from tight/ill-fitting suits.

A simple minimalist design ensures that this vest will fit under an existing wetsuit, offering enhanced protection to the body core. The neoprene fabric features a smooth outer and thermal inner lining and the hood's Smoothskin seal ensures that water ingress is minimised, whilst micro holes in the hood help to vent air with minimal water ingress. 3mm body with 5mm hood provides flexibility whilst minimising the critical loss of heat through the head. Layer this under a 5mm wetsuit for head to ankle thermal protection.

The RF freediving neoprene vest is designed to be worn with the RF1 freedive suit for additional warmth.

This freediving neoprene vest pulls over the top of the suit without impinging mobility, adding a 3mm hood and additional 3mm of thermal protection to the body core for cooler waters or longer dives. The Glideskin outer panel help you move easily through the water.

This freediving neoprene vest features ear holes for ease of equalizing quickly and effectively. The holes let in a small amount of air to stop the hood squeezing into the ear as the pressure builds. The design features multiple holes to cover as many ear positions as possible.

The RF1 Men's Freediving suit is designed for warm water recreational freediving. This 3mm suit is easy to don, yet effectively sealed by Smoothskin seals at the wrists, ankles and neck.

A 'black-out' zipper and robust inner linings ensure that this freediving suit is more versatile than open cell suits, but water ingress is minimised. The outer back panel is made from a durable skin that absorbs the suns heat and deflects wind chill, keeping you warmer for longer.

Streamlined and high-performance, this two piece freediving wetsuit has been developed for freedivers who want to enjoy maximum freedom and ultimate warmth, with many professionals referring to the RF2 as the 'best off-the-peg' freediving wetsuit' on the market.

Designed with the consultation of professional freedivers, instructors and with the knowledge of freedive suit specialists, the RF2 freediving wetsuit brings together fourth element's knowledge of thermal protection with freediving expertise at the top of the sport to create a high performance recreational 6/5/4mm freediving wetsuit for colder water.

Streamlined and high-performance, this two piece freediving wetsuit has been developed for freedivers who want to enjoy maximum freedom and ultimate warmth, with many professionals referring to the RF2 as the 'best off-the-peg' freediving wetsuit' on the market.

Designed with the consultation of professional freedivers, instructors and with the knowledge of freedive suit specialists, the RF2 freediving wetsuit brings together fourth element's knowledge of thermal protection with freediving expertise at the top of the sport to create a high performance recreational 6/5/4mm freediving wetsuit for colder water.

Part of our OceanPositive Collection, these new Hydro-T rashguards are designed to be worn under a wetsuit or semi-dry suit or as a UV shield for all water sport activities.

The fit of these rashguards has been improved with flattering panels, kept streamlined with flatlocked seams. Presented in a palette of classic and ocean inspired colours with water-based prints on chest and back in complementary, contrast tones.

The ultra smooth fabric made with a combination of recycled polyester and stretchy elastane reduces friction between the skin and a wetsuit and helps to stop chafing from tight/ill-fitting suits.

Part of our OceanPositive Collection, these new Hydro-T rashguards are designed to be worn under a wetsuit or semi-dry suit or as a UV shield for all water sport activities.

The fit of these rashguards has been improved with flattering panels, kept streamlined with flatlocked seams. Presented in a palette of classic and ocean inspired colours with water-based prints on chest and back in complementary, contrast tones.

The ultra smooth fabric made with a combination of recycled polyester and stretchy elastane reduces friction between the skin and a wetsuit and helps to stop chafing from tight/ill-fitting suits.

Developed to provide protection from stinging jellyfish and zooplankton which seasonally occur in tropical waters, this stinger suit provides allover protection thanks to a generous, close-fitting hood and finger coverings.

Using a heavier grade fabric made from recycled post-consumer plastic, the suit is not only excellent at protecting the wearer from stinging organisms, it also provides UPF 50+ protection from harmful UV radiation from the sun. Flatlocked seams throughout maximise comfort next to the skin making this an ideal snorkelling suit or cover up for warm water diving.

Designed for life in the water from diving and freediving to surface watersports, the Surface is made with certified sustainable natural rubber and recycled inner and outer linings.

The minimal design features a mini chest zipper, eliminating the need for a back zip, radically improving mobility and minimizing the opportunity for water to enter the suit though the teeth of the zip. The flexible rubber of the suit provides freedom of movement and the inner ankle and wrist seals ensure that suit flush is minimized.

With flat seams and a long body to ensure that no separation between top and leggings develops, the top is the ideal next to skin layer under a drysuit. Thumb loops keep the sleeves in place whilst donning the drysuit and should be removed from the thumb and pushed back through the wrist seals prior to diving.

The J2 Base Layers are designed to give prolonged comfort and thermal performance under your drysuit, thanks to the unique OceanPositive recycled fabric.

Keeping your skin dry through a dive is essential for maintaining warmth and preventing irritation. The J2 base layers excel at wicking away perspiration, creating a dry zone next to your skin for enhanced thermal insulation. The J2 wicking performance also comes into its own when the fabric gets wet. Even in the event of a suit flood, the moisture will be wicked away, and with the right combination of drysuit underwear, will travel further though the fibres of your undersuit, keeping you comfortable and dry.

The men's J2 base layer long sleeve top is designed to wear next to your skin and beneath your drysuit or drysuit thermal layers. Made from recycled polyester, the innovative base layer fabric wicks perspiration away from the skin keeping you dry and giving thermal protection throughout your dive.

A simple, close fitting design, the J2 top feels beautifully comfortable beneath your drysuit thanks to the 4-way stretch fabric, providing optimum protection for your core and arms. The seams sit flat against the torso for maximum comfort, and give a flattering line.

The men's J2 base layer short sleeve top is designed to wear next to your skin and beneath your drysuit or drysuit thermal layers. Made from recycled polyester, the innovative base layer fabric wicks perspiration away from the skin keeping you dry and giving thermal protection throughout your dive.

A simple, close fitting design, the J2 top feels beautifully comfortable beneath your drysuit thanks to the 4-way stretch fabric, providing optimum protection for your core. The seams sit flat against the torso for maximum comfort, and give a flattering line.

Part of our OceanPositive Collection, these new Hydro-T rashguards are designed to be worn under a wetsuit or semi-dry suit or as a UV shield for all water sport activities.

Flatlocked seams give greater next to skin comfort, and the SPF 50+ fabric ensures that you are protected from the harshest of the sun’s rays whatever your choice of watersport.

The ultra smooth fabric made with a combination of recycled polyester and stretchy elastane reduces friction between the skin and a wetsuit and helps to stop chafing from tight/ill-fitting suits.

Part of our OceanPositive Collection, these new Hydro-T rashguards are designed to be worn under a wetsuit or semi-dry suit or as a UV shield for all water sport activities.

Flatlocked seams give greater next to skin comfort, and the SPF 50+ fabric ensures that you are protected from the harshest of the sun’s rays whatever your choice of watersport.

The ultra smooth fabric made with a combination of recycled polyester and stretchy elastane reduces friction between the skin and a wetsuit and helps to stop chafing from tight/ill-fitting suits.

Part of our OceanPositive Collection, these new Hydro-T rashguards are designed to be worn under a wetsuit or semi-dry suit or as a UV shield for all water sport activities.

Flatlocked seams give greater next to skin comfort, and the SPF 50+ fabric ensures that you are protected from the harshest of the sun’s rays whatever your choice of watersport.

The ultra smooth fabric made with a combination of recycled polyester and stretchy elastane reduces friction between the skin and a wetsuit and helps to stop chafing from tight/ill-fitting suits.

The Pelagic boot is a lightweight comfortable warm boot. The addition of the footbed provides a stable chassis and greater comfort when finning and climbing ladders. It also makes them ideal for occasional shore diving. The Pelagic’s out-sole gives great grip and comfort, whilst minimising weight. This makes it ideal for travelling and boat diving, but the addition of the ergonomic insole makes the Pelagic a versatile performer.

The Warmest dive wetsuit on the market

The Proteus II is the highest performing dive wetsuit on the market. Available in 3mm and 5mm, the Proteus II is often the benchmark to which other dive wetsuits are compared in terms of warmth. Our wetsuits are made using a greener and more eco-friendly limestone neoprene with Eco Carbon Black which uses scrap rubber tyres cutting C02 emissions by 200g per wetsuit. We also use water-base Aqua-X glues in lamination and construction of our neoprene suits meaning we’ve eliminated the use of harmful substances.

Created to use in conjunction with our RF series, these 3mm socks will keep the extremities warm whilst in the water so you can focus on reaching your limits.

The Rock Hopper shoes are lightweight yet pack a punch in comfort and versatility. Comfortable for clambering over rocks thanks to the natural rubber outsole and ergonomic footbed, the Rock Hoppers are equally suited to use with open heel fins thanks to heel reinforcement and durable lining over the bridge of the foot. The Smoothskin seal around the ankle minimises water movement and helps to keep the shoes in place whether walking, climbing or finning.

This minimalist 3mm hood made with the same recycled materials and construction as the Surface, is warm, with excellent stretch to ensure a comfortable fit.

When a wetsuit is your choice of thermal protection but you need pockets, look no further. Using hardwearing Supratex (made with recycled polyester) to reinforce the seat and crotch, these shorts are designed to stand the test of the most adventurous diver.

Most attention has been given to the pockets – built to the same design as our Argonaut drysuit pockets, using Cordura® fabric for durability. The pockets feature a wetnotes sleeve and bungee loops with the addition of a mesh panel in the bottom to assist fast drainage.