Drysuit Care

Rinse garment with fresh water after each use. This is especially important if you use sun block. The oils in sun block can break down gaskets.
Dry Completely, inside and out, before storage. NOTE: do not dry garments in a clothes dryer.
Periodically wash garments with a dilute solution of powdered detergent. Liquid detergents contain emulsifiers, which could react with the fabric. Hand wash in bathtub or gentle cycle in a larger capacity washing machine or a front loader washing machine.
DO NOT USE BLEACH or Fabric Softener.
Clean and lubricate both plastic and metal zippers.
Do NOT store drysuits in excessively hot or humid locations.
Do NOT store drysuits where latex gaskets are in direct sunlight or artificial light with high UV content.
Do NOT store drysuits where gasoline or gas appliances are stored, this includes the trunk or cars (fumes break down gaskets.
Store drysuits with the zippers all the way open, even relief zippers. If left closed for long periods, the zipper's sealing elements can take on a "compression set" making them less effective.
Apply Zipper Lubricants and Cleaners to Metal and plastic zippers
Before applying, unzip drysuit and clean zippers with brush.
Brush Lubricant/Cleaner on liberally to zipper teeth.
Re-apply regularly, especially before long storage periods.

Rinse garment with fresh water after each use. This is especially important if you use sun block. The oils in sun block can break down gaskets.
Dry Completely, inside and out, before storage. NOTE: do not dry garments in a clothes dryer.
Periodically wash garments with a dilute solution of powdered detergent. Liquid detergents contain emulsifiers, which could react with the fabric. Hand wash in bathtub or gentle cycle in a larger capacity washing machine or a front loader washing machine.
DO NOT USE BLEACH or Fabric Softener.
Clean and lubricate both plastic and metal zippers.
Do NOT store drysuits in excessively hot or humid locations.
Do NOT store drysuits where latex gaskets are in direct sunlight or artificial light with high UV content.
Do NOT store drysuits where gasoline or gas appliances are stored, this includes the trunk or cars (fumes break down gaskets.
Store drysuits with the zippers all the way open, even relief zippers. If left closed for long periods, the zipper's sealing elements can take on a "compression set" making them less effective.
Apply Zipper Lubricants and Cleaners to Metal and plastic zippers
Before applying, unzip drysuit and clean zippers with brush.
Brush Lubricant/Cleaner on liberally to zipper teeth.
Re-apply regularly, especially before long storage periods.

Rinse garment with fresh water after each use. This is especially important if you use sun block. The oils in sun block can break down gaskets.
Dry Completely, inside and out, before storage. NOTE: do not dry garments in a clothes dryer.
Periodically wash garments with a dilute solution of powdered detergent. Liquid detergents contain emulsifiers, which could react with the fabric. Hand wash in bathtub or gentle cycle in a larger capacity washing machine or a front loader washing machine.
DO NOT USE BLEACH or Fabric Softener.
Clean and lubricate both plastic and metal zippers.
Do NOT store drysuits in excessively hot or humid locations.
Do NOT store drysuits where latex gaskets are in direct sunlight or artificial light with high UV content.
Do NOT store drysuits where gasoline or gas appliances are stored, this includes the trunk or cars (fumes break down gaskets.
Store drysuits with the zippers all the way open, even relief zippers. If left closed for long periods, the zipper's sealing elements can take on a "compression set" making them less effective.
Apply Zipper Lubricants and Cleaners to Metal and plastic zippers
Before applying, unzip drysuit and clean zippers with brush.
Brush Lubricant/Cleaner on liberally to zipper teeth.
Re-apply regularly, especially before long storage periods.