The most important difference between a suit that is wet and one that is dry is how much water can be allowed to pass through the suit. Your personal preference and your plans for participation will determine which wetsuit you choose. Ask yourself questions about how long you intend to stay in the water, how cold it gets and what your body type.
Gore-Tex dry suits
Fabric is a key distinction between GoreTex dry suits, and wetsuits. Non-GoreTex suits don’t breathe as well, and they don’t provide the same level comfort and durability. There are new dry suit fabrics, including waterproof and breathable fabrics. Kokatat designed a dry suit using a Gore-Tex fabric that is durable and yet breathable. Kokatat's suits are the first to have been developed and put on the market.
Trilaminate dry suits
The outer shell of each suit is what distinguishes wet suits from dry suits. Trilaminate suits, while waterproof, lack insulation and generally light in weight. These suits are less flexible than trilaminate suit and should be fitted properly. This article will describe the main differences in wet suits and trilaminate suites and give you tips for selecting which suit is right.
Hydrus 3L fabric dry suit
The Kokatat Hydrus 3L is the updated version of the T3 Swift Entry, and is made from a water-resistant, breathable, three-layer fabric. The outer nylon layer and the proprietary polyurethane microporous inner coating move water vapor away. While the inner layer of soft knit polyester is comfortable against your skin, it has a tough nylon layer. This drysuit features tough latex necks, wrists, and ankle seals to keep water out.
Hydrus 3L fabric suites by Kokatat, Stohlquist
The Kokatat Hydrus 3L Meridian drysuit is ideal for those who want to swim comfortably and stay warm. The suit has a drop-seat, a hood and Cordura(TM), panels to keep you warm from the cold. The suit can be adjusted and has waterproof and breathable socks. The adjustable bungee waist belt can be used to achieve a better fit.
Suits of IR
If you are comparing the advantages of a wet suit and a drysuit, remember that they both have waterproof and watertight properties, which means they can keep you dry longer. In addition to keeping you warm, dry suits also prevent water from transferring to the body. A lot of dry suits also have purge vals. Dry suits are used by aircrews for example.