A drysuit is primarily designed to keep you dry and warm. It offers full body coverage keeping the water from coming into contact with your skin thus making your stay, deep in the waters, comfortable.

Besides the undergarments on the body, you also need to cover the head, feet, and hands since these usually aren’t covered by the dry suit. The following is a detailed discussion on what to wear underneath your drysuit.

Body Undergarments

Of the two main types of drysuits (Neoprene & Trilaminate), neoprene is very thick and waterproof hence may not require undergarments.

Trilaminate designs are usually thin and lightweight. The materials from which they are made hardly provide warmth on their own hence additional undergarments are required to improve warmth and comfort.

The most common types of underwear include layers of wool and synthetic layers.

The Head

First, you need a hood with a perfect fit then an undergarment for it. The undergarment can be made from neoprene or fleece to make the head warmer. The head is the most important part of the body when it comes to insulating your body from the cold.

The Hands

To keep your hands warm and functional, you need warm gloves or mittens over your hands.

The Feet

For your feet, you will need good quality neoprene socks and the appropriate boots for your dive.

Drysuit Undersuits

Drysuit undersuits are clothes that are specifically created to be worn underneath drysuits. Just like the other undergarments, they offer thermal protection when you go under. They achieve this by trapping air and maintaining body heat. Undersuits range from one-piece, two-piece, traditional duvet-like onesies, and skin-tight garments made of synthetic materials.