NRS FAQs

HydroSkin®

• What is HydroSkin®?
  HydroSkin® is NRS's answer to a comfortable, warm weather alternative to the traditional neoprene wetsuit.
   
• How warm is HydroSkin®?
  HydroSkin® with TiCoat insulation (titanium flecks that act as a space blanket and reflects heat back to you) is 90% as warm as a standard 2mm wetsuit without TiCoat.  
   
• What’s the difference between HydroSkin and neoprene wetsuits?
  HydroSkin garments are neoprene wetsuit pieces, lighter in weight and with advanced technical features. All of our wetsuits protect you by keeping water away from your skin and insulating your body from the chilling effect of cold water.
  
  HydroSkin has a 0.5-mm thickness of neoprene. It excels during those cool water/weather days. It also works well for layering with the heavier wetsuits and under splash and drywear. Our other wetsuits items use 2, 2.5 and 3-mm neoprene.
  
  The thicker neoprene garments are, the warmer they get and the more restrictive they become. The combination of thinner neoprene and four-way stretch PowerSpan outer fabric in the HydroSkin makes it very non-restrictive to body movement, though less warm. The brushed finish ThermalPlush inner layer is comfortable against your skin. All our neoprene pieces use the Titanium adhesive. This increases warmth and comfort without adding bulk.
   
• When would I wear HydroSkin®?
  HydroSkin works great as a solo layer or under your splash or dry wear when the air and/or water are cool. Keeps you warm out of the water and gives you some thermal protection while in the water. You can wear it kayaking, rafting, in the pool, snorkeling in the Tropics, and even surfing in Hawaii.