Patagonia R4 Women's Hooded Chest Zip Wetstuit

NEW 2011/2012!

Made for frigid water, torso/back/legs 5mm neoprene, sleeves and hood 4mm, underarms 3mm, with chlorine-free merino wool grid lining.

FEATURES:

• High-quality 5/4mm neoprene backed by a recycled polyester/chlorine-free wool grid laminate to increase warmth by creating a larger dead air space (Patented)

• 3mm neoprene underarm panels are backed by polyester jersey for greater stretch while paddling

• Recycled polyester jersey on butt and legs decreases environmental impact

• All seams are glued; critical seams are glued and blindstitched

• Internal pullover-style neck gasket (1.5mm neoprene with a polyester jersey surface and key pocket at front of internal gasket) enhances the seal at the neck and prevents water from flushing into the suit

• Zipper seams are blindstitched for a clean-finished exterior on the zipper gusset and to eliminate potential seam abrasion

• Base of the zipper gusset has drain holes to release internal water

• Hook-and-loop closure on the neck flap is set off to the side to reduce chafing

• Wrist and ankle seams are clean-finished, reinforced and shielded with coverage tabs for increased durability

• One-piece front and back panels eliminate the need for a weak T-joint seam in the crotch

• Anatomical, PVC-free kneepads are more durable, provide more grip and create less environmental damage than traditional kneepads