Our Wetsuits
Built with careful Japanese craftsmanship, a thoughtful fit and a reimagined entry-and-exit system, our wetsuits move with you in the water and feel as good coming off as they do on.
Made in Japan
Our wetsuits are handcrafted in a small Japanese factory that has been pioneering wetsuit craft for decades. It's an operation of about fifteen experienced makers and not a massive production line. Each pattern is traced by hand onto neoprene and cut individually. Panels are glued and blind-stitched with care, one suit at a time.
Throughout production, each craftsperson stamps a quality control card with their personal hanko, a traditional Japanese seal that functions like a signature. By the time your suit is finished, the card holds a trail of red stamps representing everyone who touched it. We include this card with your wetsuit as a quiet record of the hands and care behind it.
Design & Materials
We reimagined the entry and exit system with a flexible curved front-zip, low-profile ankle zippers, and an internal pull to help slide the suit off your shoulders and arms. The paneling is mapped for women's bodies, giving you room to move and breathe without restriction.
Each Basalt suit is made from 4/3mm premium Japanese rubber. We use a combination of Japan-made smooth rubber, mesh rubber, and neoprene jersey. Depending on the panel, we use different levels of firmness to achieve the ideal balance of durability and flexibility.
Inside, both suits have a soft black brushed lining made from recycled polyester fibers. It's soft against skin, retains warmth, and dries quickly.
Built to Last
The most sustainable wetsuit is one you can wear for a long time. We prioritize thoughtful fit that doesn't over-stress seams, construction meant to keep its integrity session after session, and repairability, so a tear or seam issue doesn't mean the end of the suit.
If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up. Less stress on the seams means a suit that lasts longer and is easier to get in and out of. The suit will mold to your body with wear, and can shrink slightly with age.
Every Basalt suit comes with a 1-year manufacturing warranty on construction, and we partner with a specialist repair shop in California and our factory in Japan to determine the best fix for any issue.
For detailed sizing help, see our size chart and FAQs. For care instructions and what to do if something goes wrong, visit our Care & Repairs page.
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