Our Wetsuits

Our suits bring together thoughtful fit, a reimagined entry and exit system, and careful Japanese craftsmanship built for warmth and durability. The result is a suit that moves with you in the water and feels as good coming off as it does on.

Made in Japan

Our wetsuits are crafted in a small Japanese factory that has been pioneering wetsuit craft for decades. It's a quiet, detail-obsessed operation of about fifteen experienced makers rather than a massive production line. The pattern is traced by hand onto neoprene and cut individually. Panels are glued and blind-stitched with care, one suit at a time.

At each stage of production, the 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

Our reimagined entry and exit system includes a flexible curved front-zip, low-profile ankle zippers, and an internal pull to help slide the suit off your shoulders and arms. 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 limestone rubber with panel-specific firmness. You get flexibility where you move most and structure where you need it.

Our Smoothskin suit uses smooth and mesh rubber to help cut windchill and keep warmth close. Our Jersey suit uses a durable neoprene jersey exterior, making it a tough, everyday cold-water suit.

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

We know the most sustainable wetsuit is one you can wear for a long time. That's why 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 erring on the looser side. 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 more detailed sizing help, see our size chart and FAQs. For details on how to care for your suit and what to do if something goes wrong, visit our Care & Repairs page.

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