Drysuit Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance Instructions

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To prolong the operational lifetime of your Drysuit, the instructions below should be followed.

On all Crewsaver Drysuits the Latex neck and wrist seals can be trimmed to suit the individual requirements. It is important to follow the comprehensive instructions that are provided with each Drysuit purchased.

DO NOT

• Clean your Drysuit in a washing machine, This causes the seals to deteriorate and will eventually lead to them becoming sticky and needing to be replaced.
• Clean with any cleaning solvents or abrasive cloths. This can cause the material to "breakdown" and render the garment useless.
• Store the Drysuit in sunlight or on copper pipes.
• Fold the zip. Keeping the zip flat will reduce the chance of "zip cracking" and consequent leaking, which can happen if the zip is bent

DO

• Rinse the Drysuit in warm water after use, hang it upside down and allow to dry naturally. Towel dry the latex seals and sprinkle lightly with talcum powder.
• Store the Drysuit with the zip open 10cm. The zip can be lubricated using beeswax.
• Try to remove most of the air from your drysuit when wearing it e.g. with the Drysuit on and fully zipped, crouch down and release the excess air by venting the neck seal.
• Store the garment in a cool dry place away from UV rays to prolong the life of the seals.