The challenge to create a Front Zip, Fully Functional, Innovative suit with enough Technical Features
to set it apart from all competitors the Waterproof R&D staff relish the chance to create the impossible.
Mission Critical, creating an even better suit than our award winning 20th Anniversary Waterproof
collection. Can it be done? The faces hardened, the doors were locked and when finally opened an
incredible new suit was born, the W1.
Launched in Europe the W1 immediately realized
success by winning the Red Dot Design Award. 2010
the W1 suit was awarded the Grand Award of Design.
Building on over 25 years of experience in the design and
manufacturing of extreme exposure products, Waterproof set
out to redefine the future wetsuit concept.
A front-zip, innovative wetsuit with new materials and
technical features to set it apart from the competition.
The W1 is available in 5mm for both
females and males. The suit features a new 3-D anatomical
front-zip design, revolutionary HexTex inner lining,
Neck Water Dam, and several other key specifications.
Available in 5mm thickness.
Suit Colour Accent: Mens - Blue; Ladies - Red.
Gender Specific Design Different patterns for man and lady provides comfortable lift and support.
Flow Line Design Designer suit.
Double thread stitch and all ends knotted together. Waterproofed seams.
No restraining seam guidance at arms and legs.
WaterDam - Finally a working concept for hindering the water streaming down your neck and spine when moving your head. This WaterDam concept is unique for Waterproof.
Inside the neck there is smooth skin.
3D Sculpted Suit - With pre-bent arms and legs for maximum anatomical fit.
Hi-Dense Microcell CR Neoprene.
Generous double seals made from glide skin neoprene with zipper at arms and legs.
MOP - Multi Optional Platform. A unique gadget that holds Waterproof series of micro back-up gauges. Compass/Temp/Reflex.
Computer Strap Anchor - To prevent the computer from slipping off your arm when gloves are removed or suit is compressed. The antislip surface makes the computer to stay in place.
HexTex lining - a new configuration of dense knitted plush with a unique hexagon pattern to support the flex and to restrict the water flow inside the suit.
Outer lining in I-Span. More stretch and durability.
SpinePad -11mm thick and countered designed SpinePad features additional protection to kidney and spine areas. Inside has place for personal marking of the suit.
Wave flex panels in the hollow of arms and legs.
Kneepads - 3D moulded vulcanized rubber kneepads. Note the unique design that enables unrestricted leg movements via the hinge effect. Mounted on DuraTex fabric.
Embossed elbow protection. 3-D designed and heat pressed.
NeckTab - A new adjustable fully moulded TPU (eco) NeckTab with micro teeth. Sticks only to the assigned Velcro part.
NeckTab Holder - The NeckTab attach to the knob holder to keep tab in place in surface mode.
A seat that grips - Polyurethane embossing in the back provides a non-slip grip and integrated abrasion protection.
PU Reinforced Shoulders - Critical area abrasion resistance and anti slip function.
Front zipper YKK #10 Vislon Zipper. Rated best quality zipper. A stop function prevents the slider from getting stucked.
ZipperSeal with open cell neoprene on both sides of zipper for an ultimate dry seal.
Zipper puller in TPU gives very good grip with or without gloves, to open and close the zipper. The flat design makes it disappear when you dont use it.
ZipGrip - YKK #10 Vislon zipper features a TA slider with an anti-slip designed ZipGrip at arms and legs.
High Visibility - Reflective logo on neck.
3D SCULPTED SUIT
With pre-bent arms and legs for maximum anatomical fit.
A SEAT THAT GRIPS
Polyurethane embossing in the back provides a non-slip grip and abrasion protection.
NECKTAB HOLDER
The NeckTab attach to the knob holder to keep tab in place in surface mode.
MULTI OPTIONAL PLATFORM
A unique gadget that holds Waterproof series of micro back-up gauges.
EMBOSSED ELBOW
Embossed elbow protection with Toughtex abrasion resistance.
WAVE FLEX PANEL
In hollow of arms and legs.
HEXTEX INNER LINING
A special shape and material that slows down the water movement in the suit.
GENEROUS DOUBLE SEALS
YKK #10 Vision zipper features a TA slider with an anti slip designed ZipGrip.
NECKTAB
New moulded TPU NeckTab with micro teeth and sticks only to the Velcro part.
ZIPPER SEAL
Open cell and closed cell neoprene on opposite sides of the zipper.
HIGH VISIBILITY
Reflective logo on neck.
SPINEPAD
11mm thick and countered designed SpinePad features additional protection.
COMPUTER STRAP ANCHOR
To prevent the computer from slipping off your arm when gloves are removed or suit is compressed.
WATERDAM
Finally a working concept for hindering the water streaming down your neck and spine.
