The best wetsuit for you will depend on what you want to use it for, as competitive triathletes will have more demands than casual paddlers. That said, there are some common key factors to consider. High visibility panels:To keep you as safe as possible in the water, this wetsuit has been designed with high-visibility neon orange arms that will make you visible to boats and other swimmers, so you can be located at any time. Orca Core Men's Open Water Hi-Vis Swimming Wetsuit offers great visibility for open water swimming with bright neon orange arms. There is no way you can't stand out in the open water! The 2-2.5mm Yamamoto neoprene coverage provides great freedom of movement in the water and a perfect barrier to the cold water. Storing your wetsuit properly keeps the materials and seams from creasing and being stretched for long periods of time. It also prevents the material from wrinkling, which can affect both the wetsuit's durability and appearance.

High visibility panels to keep you as safe as possible in the water, this wetsuit has been designed with a high-visibility orange that will make you visible to boats and other swimmers, so you can be located at any time. This shorty wetsuit is ideal for summer when you want your arms and legs free but some extra warmth around the torso wouldn’t go amiss. It was a total joy to wear, according to our testers, who said they barely noticed they had it on as they moved through the water. Scotland & NI - We cannot provide next day delivery for some areas of Scotland And Northern Ireland, our courier service will instead offer a 2 day service, please inquire to find out more about your postcode.

The best models fitted like a glove and offered plenty of protection from the cold, allowing our testers to stay in the water for longer. They were stretchy enough to let them swim freely, and they didn’t dig in or chafe. A few panellists did get a little chilly during longer swims on cold days, but the suit is designed for use in warmer temps so that’s hardly a deal-breaker. A great choice for newer triathletes. Fit: Quite simply, your wetsuit will be useless if it doesn’t fit snugly – loose areas around the joints are an open invitation for flushing.

Everyone loved the secure, silhouette-hugging fit and said it provided plenty of warmth, helping them stay in the water for longer. Despite the close-fitting design, it was easy enough to peel off after a swim, and the extra-long zipper meant they didn’t need a pal to help them shimmy out of it. HIGH VISIBILITY - For the utmost safety in the water, the HI-VIS has been designed with a high-visibility orange colour that makes it easy for boats, surfers and other swimmers to locate you. FLEXIBILITY - The highly elastic materials used in this wetsuit will provide you with more flexibility for your swim stroke and allow you to swim without restricting your movements. Skin-tight fit: The 2.5mm Yamamoto 38 material is used in the torso and legs. This technology provides good thermal insulation and a good fit to all areas of your body, preventing the neoprene from separating from your skin and water flowing into the suit.Founded by former triathlon champion Scott Unsworth in 1992, Orca's products are designed with resilience in mind. With over 20 years experience in the triathlon arena, they work tirelessly to create premium, performance-enhancing products for everyone from entry-level to professional athletes. Flexibility: For more movement in all phases of the swim stroke, Yamamoto 39 neoprene is used together with 2mm Infinityskin high-end lining. This material has a high elasticity which means it's used in different areas of mid-range wetsuits, because it needs between as much as 45% less force to stretch than conventional neoprene. Unlike 'normal' wetsuits, such as those you may use for surfing, wetsuits designed for wild swimming and triathlons are stretchier and extra flexible around the hips, knees and shoulders to help you swim more freely. Skin-tight fit - great fit that prevents any separating from the skin which could cause water flowing into the suit.

Serious swimmers, look to one of our other options – panellists felt this one wasn’t high-tech enough for lengthy sessions – but it’s absolutely ideal for recreational swimming and water sports.They are also more buoyant, helping you maintain the best body position in the water and therefore swim more efficiently. Opting for an open-water specific swimming wetsuit will ensure you don't overheat and will make getting in those strokes easier. For swimming in Britain, a 2.5mm torso is best suited to tepid summer waters, 3.5 or 4mm will keep you cosy in spring and autumn, and 5mm will help keep the cold at bay in winter (providing there’s not a dusting of snow on the beach).