wetsuit care tips
Some do's and don'ts
Take care when changing in or out of your wetsuit! It’s always best to change on a changing mat or towel. This will keep your suit feeling soft and avoid rips and tears.
Always rinse your suit out after use! Use fresh water and be sure to wash out any saltwater, sand, etc.
If you want to give your wetsuit a deeper clean, light detergent or soap is a good option to freshen things up!
Hang your wetsuit to dry folded over at the waist. Never hang your wetsuit by the shoulders as this will stretch it out over time.
Once the inside of your suit is dried out. Flip it so the outside is able to dry. Leaving one saide moist and damp leads to a stinky wetsuit. Gross.
Take care of your zipper! A frozen zipper is a sure way to ruin a session. Rinse away any salt, dirt or sand that accumulates around the zipper. Use a zipper lubricant if your zipper does get stuck.
Lay your wetsuit flat when storing it! If you have to fold it up, do it at the waist and store it in a cool place that isn’t in direct sunlight.
Don't do this:
- Never leave your wetsuit in direct sunlight! Especially for a long time. This will lead to the suit deteriorating faster and the rubber breaking down.
- Never machine wash or dry your wetsuit! This will cause the suit to deteriorate faster and voids the warranty!
- Don’t pee in your wetsuit! This leads to the suit leaking at the seams and makes it smell bad. Yuck!
one year warranty
guaranteed!
Wetsuits: Such Product is warranted against manufacturer defects pertaining to the workmanship of the product for a period of one (1) years from the original purchase date.
To be eligible under the Wetsuit Warranty Program, the original purchaser of the product must provide Volcom with a proof of purchase of an eligible product in the form of (a) an online order confirmation sent by Volcom, (b) a bank statement or credit card statement reflecting the purchase and purchase date of the product, or (c) the original, itemized packing slip provided by Volcom with the shipment of the product reflecting the purchase and purchase date of the product (collectively, “Proof of Purchase”).
What this warranty does not cover:
The Wetsuit Warranty Program does not cover defects due to normal wear and tear, damages related to accident, alteration of product, improper care and/or negligence, sun damage, or the natural breakdown of colors and materials over time. The use of bleaches, wash additives, dry cleaning, machine drying, and/or the failure to properly wash Product will make the Product ineligible for coverage under the Wetsuit Warranty Program.
To properly care for your Wetsuit and to prevent any void of warranty, we recommend that the Wetsuits never be put in a washer or a dryer and should never be left in direct sunlight to dry. Wetsuits should always be rinsed with fresh water and hung to dry not in direct sunlight. When hanging to dry, avoid hanging by shoulders as we recommend it to be folded over a bar or hanger at the waistline. Light soap or detergent is okay to use when washing.
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