RIP CURL WETSUIT GUIDE
Stay out longer and surf more in the world’s leading men’s and women’s wetsuits from Rip Curl.
Offering a wide array of performance characteristics, styles, and price points, there’s something for every surfer in our lineup.
OUR WETSUIT SEGMENTS
Get to know our range of premium wetsuits. Rip Curl wetsuits are broken up into three main segments: Ultimate, Core, and Classic.
These are grouped based on performance, warmth, and price. Learn more below.
ULTIMATE WARMTH
ULTIMATE SUPER STRETCH
The best wetsuits possible, featuring the most advanced neoprene & ocean technology.
CORE PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY
The perfect balance of high-performance, durability, and epic value. Built with technical features, dependable warmth, and lasting comfort.
CLASSIC VALUE
ENTRY SYSTEMS
Wetsuit entry systems provide a watertight seal while making it easy to get your suit on and off. Explore the benefits of back zip, chest zip, and zip-free styles to find the suit that’s right for you.
Zip Free
Zip free suits offer maximum flexibility, stretch, and comfort, but be tricky to get on and off for less experienced wetsuit wearers.
Chest Zip
Chest zip suits offer superior flexibility than a back zip, and form a better seal to stop water from flushing in.
Back Zip
Back zip suits provide easier entry, ideal for wetsuit beginners and those who prefer the convenience of a simple back zip.
Features & Benefits
Infinity
Our lightest foam to date, 20% lighter than E7
OCENA Bio-Based Foam
A neoprene-free foam made with 74% bio-based content including natural rubber from FSC-certified plantations, oyster shell powder and plant-based oils.
E7
The bench mark in stretch performance neoprene. An additional
20% more stretch lighter and warmer than E6.
E6
20% more stretch, lighter and warmer than E5.
Flash Lining
Flash Lining that is exclusive to Rip Curl. Further
improved drying properties for Ultimate warmth and
comfort. The world’s fastest drying wetsuit.
E7 Thermal lining
Provides super stretch and warmth.
Thermo Lining
Provides high stretch and warmth.
Flash Lining Tape
E7, E6 & E5 Flash Lining High Stretch hand tape for Ultimate comfort, stretch and performance.
E6 Tape
Benchmark stretch for unrestricted performance.
E5 Tape
High stretch and performance.
Fusion Dry Seam
A unique bonding technique that eliminates the need for stitches. Seams that don't leak.
Glued & Blind Stitched (Sealed)
Triple glued, double stitched seam does not fully penetrate neoprene allowing for a waterproof seam with high stretch
and comfort.
E-Stitch (Unsealed)
Lightweight, super stretch.
Flatlock (Unsealed)
Six-needle stitch for a breathable, durable seam.
OVER 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION
We started innovating ‘the surfing wetsuit’ in the early 70’s with the sole purpose of surfing for longer in the cold southern waters of Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia.
1971 - Under Arm Gusset
Doug "Claw" Warbrick. Rip Curl Co-Founder.
1972 - Double lined neoprene.
John "Sparrow" Pyburne. World's most experienced surfing wetsuit technician.
1974 - Multi-thickness Neoprene
Michael Peterson. The enigmatic surfing icon dominating the 70's. King of Kirra.
1978 - The Blind Stitch Seam
Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew. World surfing champion.
1984 - Aquaban Seam Sealing
Tom Curren. 3x world surfing champion.
1986 - The Batwing
Damien Hardman. 2x World Surfing Champion.
1995 - Ultimate Xpand-X High Stretch Rubber
Pam Burridge. World Surfing Champion 1990.
1997 - Onsmooth
Rip Curl owned and operated research and development manufacturing wetsuit factory. Damien Hardman. 2x World Surfing Champion.
1999 - The Elasto Wetsuit
Mick Fanning. 3X World Surfing Champion.
2008 - The H-Bomb
Worlds first power heated wetsuit. Jessi Miley-Dyer. World Surfing League Head Of Competition.
2012 - The Flashbomb
Gabriel Medina. 3X World Surfing Champion.
2021 - E7 Super Stretch Neoprene
Tyler Wright. 2X World Surfing Champion.
2021 - Heatseeker - Flex Energy
Molly Picklum. 2025 World Surfing Champion
RECYCLE YOUR WETSUIT
In partnership with in-country recycling facilities, we offer our Wetsuit Recycling program across Australia,
we have launched our Wetsuit Recycling Program across Australia, USA, France, Portugal and Spain.
Now surfers across the globe can recycle any surf branded wetsuit at participating Rip Curl stores.
We have recycled OVER 64,000 WETSUITS since we launched our Wetsuit Recycling Program.
9,020
Australia
11,383
United States
12,356
France
PREFFERED FIBRES
We’re committed to creating high-quality surf products while reducing our impact on people and planet by taking a holistic approach to the product lifecycle, from materials and production to packaging and end-of-life solutions.
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OCENA Bio-Based Foam
A neoprene-free foam made with 74% bio-based content including natural rubber from FSC-certified plantations, oyster shell powder and plant-based oils.
Solution Dye
Solution dyeing is a process where colour is added directly to the polymer pellets before yarn is formed, significantly reducing water, energy, and chemical use compared to traditional dyeing.
Water-Based Glue and Lamination
Water-based glues and laminations are adhesive solutions that use water as the primary solvent, minimising VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions, and offering a safer, less toxic alternative for bonding materials.
Recycled Carbon Black
Recycled Carbon Black involves the pyrolysis (the chemical decomposition of organic carbon-based materials through the application of heat) of waste tyres to produce recovered carbon black (rCB).
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