Skip to products grid selection
Home / Surf / <Mallisto / Thickness guide

Thickness guide

Thickness

Thick or thin, full or spring? The shape and thickness of your wetsuit will depend on how warm or cold your choice-spot happens to be. This simple guide will help you get it right for the season and conditions you're planning on ripping.

5/4/3

Your barrier for the bitter cold

A 5/4/3 wetsuit combines three different neoprene thicknesses: 5mm torso - 4mm legs - 3mm arms
Styles available: Full suit & hooded full suit
5/4/3 mm
4/3 mm
3/2 mm
> 2/2 MM
Neoprene Tops

4/3

Winter-worthy warmth

A 4/3 wetsuit combines two different neoprene thicknesses: 4mm torso - 3mm arms and legs
Styles available: Full suit
5/4/3 mm
4/3 mm
3/2 mm
> 2/2 MM
Neoprene Tops

3/2

Moderate mid-season warmth

A 3/2 wetsuit combines two different neoprene thicknesses: 3mm torso - 2mm on the arms and legs
Styles available: Full suit
5/4/3 mm
4/3 mm
3/2 mm
> 2/2 MM
Neoprene Tops

> 2/2

Light and just right

A 2/2 wetsuit is made entirely of 2mm thick neoprene
Styles available: Short sleeve full suit - Long sleeve full suit - Short sleeve spring suit - Long sleeve spring suit
5/4/3 mm
4/3 mm
3/2 mm
> 2/2 MM
Neoprene Tops

Neoprene Tops

Neoprene tops protect you from harmful UV rays while providing a touch of extra insulation – ideal for waters of around 21°C and above
5/4/3 mm
4/3 mm
3/2 mm
> 2/2 MM
Neoprene Tops