New Thermocline

The Fourth Element Women’s Thermocline Leggings are an alternative to neoprene that is neutrally buoyant and made using recycled Ghost Gear making it actively good for the environment and part of their Ocean Positive range. The breathable fabric wicks moisture away from your skin keeping you as dry and comfortable as possible out of the water and acting much like a 2mm wetsuit but flexible and you don’t need extra lead to get down.

The long sleeved top and leggings together weigh less than 1kg (2.2lbs) making them ideal for travelling and because they are not made from neoprene they can be packed without fear of them creasing or being damaged.

Designed to be worn for diving in tropical temperatures, along with a long or short sleeved top. With a high waistband, the leggings will not ride down in use and will remain comfortable throughout the course of a dive. In combination with a Thermocline top, they make a great lightweight, breathable alternative to a neoprene wetsuit. For other watersports, the leggings are the perfect way to keep warm without resorting to a neoprene wetsuit.

Designed to be worn under a wetsuit or on their own in warmer waters, the Thermocline shorts help to increase thermal protection to the body core. The shorts can also be worn with the short sleeved top to make a lightweight shortie wetsuit. The shorts are a smart alternative to board/swim shorts as the close-fitting material won’t ride up under a wetsuit. Worn under board shorts, the Thermocline shorts can provide that extra thermal protection allowing you to extend your season in the water with the freedom and comfort of shorts before moving to a full neoprene wetsuits. A high back means it won’t ride down when paddling or swimming.

This top can be worn on its own as a thermal top or with a pair of Thermocline shorts as a lightweight shortie. Alternatively, layer this underneath a neoprene wetsuit to increase thermal protection of the body core by the equivalent of an extra 2mm of neoprene, without affecting your buoyancy.

With the equivalent performance of 2mm neoprene, this is the perfect choice for an extra layer of core thermal protection under a wetsuit. Because it’s not made of neoprene, it is neutrally buoyant and machine washable and can be squeezed into your bag without fear of creasing and damaging the material.