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What is the difference between SHARKSKIN CHILLPROOF and a wetsuit?

Wetsuits are made from a rubber compound called neoprene which is impregnated with tiny bubbles of gas and typically sandwiched between two linings of nylon. Whether for snorkelling, diving or general watersports wetsuits are worn skin tight to minimise water flow and provide insulation. The thicker the wetsuit the warmer you are.

As an insulating material neoprene has some drawbacks – it is bulky and restrictive particularly on thicker suits, it offers minimal wind resistance so provides little protection from wind chill, it does not breathe so you can overheat when out of the water, it is positively buoyant so divers need to carry lead-weight (the thicker the suit the more weight is needed), the gas bubbles in neoprene break down over time so it loses its insulation properties.

Sharkskin™ Chillproof is a 3-layer technical material made up of a comfortable ‘hollow yarn’ fleece layer that is next to the skin and ‘wicks’ moisture and sweat away from the body to help keep you dry, a second middle ‘technical’ layer that is 100% windproof yet breathes to regulate body temperature while stopping windchill, and a third outer layer that is a nylon/lycra blend for abrasion resistance and 4 way stretch. It is also UV resistant for sun protection and has a durable water repellent finish (DWR) to provide a protective shell that ‘sheds’ water.

As an insulating material Sharkskin™ Chillproof has many benefits over neoprene – it is a truly technical fabric that provides exceptional wind resistance to avoid wind chill, it breathes to prevent overheating and is far more comfortable to wear so users will often keep their Sharkskin™ garment on all day, it is far less bulky, it is not buoyant so you do not need to add weight for diving, it does not compress at depth so there is no change in buoyancy at depth, it is extremely durable and retains its insulation by not having any gas bubbles in it (like neoprene) to break down over time, it is anti-microbial so does not ‘smell’ with repeated use.

For snorkelling, diving and general watersports in temperate and cold water you can layer Sharkskin™ Chillproof garments underneath a wetsuit. This gives you the best of both worlds by providing a comfortable wind chill proof layer next to your skin with an outer ‘shell’ of neoprene for additional insulation and to streamline your body in the water. By layering in this way you it is possible to use a thinner more flexible wetsuit than you would normally use.

If you are very sensitive to the cold, or during Winter when the water temperature drops, you can ‘add’ a Sharkskin™ Chillproof garment underneath your normal thickness wetsuit to make sure you stay extra warm in the water and on land when wind chill can lower your bodies temperature quickly.

In summary – Sharkskin™ Chillproof provides the equivalent insulation of 3mm neoprene in water but is more comfortable, is not bulky or restrictive, and protects you far better from wind chill than a wetsuit does.

SHARKSKIN TITANIUM CHILLPROOF - How does it work?

Titanium Chillproof garments are unique. They feel the same as standard SHARKSKIN Chillproof fabric in that they have the same thickness, are neutrally buoyant, non-compressible and totally block wind on the surface.

They are also extremely comfortable to don and doff compared to neoprene, dry very fast and can be washed in a washing machine like normal clothing. Compared to standard Chillproof however, Titanium Chillproof benefits from Titanium Far Infrared (TiFIR) that is incorporated into the fabric.

Far Infrared (FIR) is most commonly associated as the heat energy generated by the sun and when absorbed by our bodies, infrared radiation causes a rise in body temperature. Far Infrared (FIR) however is also generated from our own bodies, in fact all mammals generate Far Infrared Heat Energy and approximately 50% of the energy generated by your own body is in the form of Far Infrared rays.

Titanium Chillproof has FIR reflective technology that reflects and retains the Far Infrared Heat Energy from our bodies back into our bodies subsequently causing a rise in temperature, increased blood flow and improved metabolic function – i.e. we will be warmer. Without this layer, the Far Infrared Heat Energy generated by our body is lost into the environment.

Our test have shown that Titanium Chillproof has equivalent thermal protection to a 4.5mm to 5mm neoprene wetsuit so you can wear it in place of a wetsuit in temperate waters between 20-26 degree c.

Technical Specifications

- Titanium Far Infrared nanotechnology
- Breathable 10K+ membrane
- 100% windproof
- High quality abrasion resistant outer
- 4-way stretch for flexibility
- Neutrally buoyant
- Hollow fibre fleece
- Dries quickly when being worn
- Water repellent DWR treatment
- Antimicrobial for odour resistance

SHARKSKIN CHILLPROOF - How does it work?

Chillproof by Sharkskin is the smart skin that replaces a 3mm wetsuit with a revolutionary high tech tri-laminate that will keep you cool when it’s hot and warm when your cold - in, on and under the water

Sharkskin's outer layer is a robust, high quality 4 way stretch material with a durable water repellent (DWR).
The second layer is a 10,000 plus technical membrane that stops windchill and "breathes" to prevents overheating.
The 'next to skin' layer is a high tech hollow fibre fleece that retains water when submerged and wicks moisture away on the surface to dry quickly and keep you comfortable..
How does it work?

When submerged the hollow fibre fleece is designed to absorb and hold water and prevent water flushing through the suit. Your body heats the water which provides a barrier against the cold water outside of the suit.

On the surface Chillproof provides a windproof and water resistant barrier to the elements. The high loft hollow fleece holds air which your body heats to keep you warm with minimal bulk. Any moisture is quickly wicked away and excess heat or water vapour will pass through the one way semi permeable membrane to prevent over heating.

So Sharkskin keeps cool when it’s hot, and warm when it’s cold. Additionally it's neutrally buoyant, flexible, odour resistant and super comfortable.

Sharkskin Chillproof is ideal for all water sports including diving, snorkelling, jet skiing, all paddle watersports including SUP, surfski and outrigger, wind surf and kite boarding, sailing and also as a second layer under wetsuits for surfers and ocean swimmers.

Sharkskin Chillproof is the ideal water sports apparel to replace a 3mm wetsuit in, on or under the water! It can be used as an extra layer to add extra warmth under a wetsuit or Drysuit, or can be used on its own as the perfect single layer garment to keep you warm and comfortable in almost any situation from using on a boat or a night on the town.

What is SHARKSKIN made of?

SHARKSKIN develops and manufactures technical alternatives to traditional watersports fabrics like neoprene or lycra that have traditionally been the go to for watersports thermal protection. Our goal is to provide technically superior fabrics that enable more comfort and better performance to the user both above or below the water.

Our primary thermal fabric is called CHILLPROOF which provides a comfortable 'hollow yarn' fleece layer is next to the skin and 'wicks' moisture and sweat away from the body to help keep you dry. The second middle 'technical' layer is 100% windproof yet breathes to regulate body temperature while stopping windchill. The third outer layer is a nylon/lycra blend for abrasion resistance and 4 way stretch. It is also UV resistant for sun protection and has a durable water repellent finish (DWR) to provide a protective shell that 'sheds' water.

The Sharkskin™ brand (originally ‘Adventure Extreme’) was founded in Australia by the owners of Neptune-Sports to address the need for divers to stay warm during and after a dive. The range started with a core selection of dive specific products and rapidly expanded into all water sports categories with the help of a passionate and dedicated team of administrators and designers and an amazing collection of global ambassadors. The Sharkskin™ range of products can now be found in most of the major markets around the world.

With a focus on quality and embracing the latest fabric technologies and design ideas available, the makers of Sharkskin™ are committed to providing customers with a technically superior range designed to become an indispensable part of any enjoyable active water sports experience or activity.

We believe once you have used this product you will not want to be without it. Your training and recreational excursions will be safer and always a pleasure no matter what the conditions and you will be protected against whatever elements you face. Whether you are participating, training or competing this gear will become the number one item in your kit.

Here at Sharkskin™ our team are driven by the desire to see Sharkskin™ continue to grow and expand. Stay warm in, on and under the water with Sharkskin™!

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SHARKSKIN Chillproof is the perfect alternative to a traditional neoprene wetsuit - sun, wind and thermal protection.

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