Men's Proteus II 5mm
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From Proteus II, the warmest 5mm wetsuit on the market, to Thermocline and Surface made from recycled and sustainable materials, our wetsuit range is all about innovation and performance.
The 5mm suit is a versatile performer. With improved fit, the suit is easier to don that the classic Proteus, but its thermal performance is even better. We recommend the 5mm suit for prolonged dives in temperatures of 19C and warmer. To get more out of any wetsuit in colder waters, combine it with a Thermocline vest and shorts underneath and use a hood (3mm or 5mm).
The Proteus II is the highest performing wetsuit on the market. Available in 3mm and 5mm, the Proteus II is often the benchmark to which other suits are compared in terms of warmth.
By combining the now famous Hydrolock inner neck seal and Glideskin wrist seals, water ingress is minimised. Seams are double glued, blind stitched and taped to provide outstanding thermal protection throughout the dive. Additional Hexcore linings on the body core provide enhanced thermal performance where it is most needed for prolonged water exposure.
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Fourth Element wetsuits
Combining super thermal Hexcore lining with an innovative double neck seal, the Proteus II is our highest performing dive wetsuit and the choice of many dive professionals around the world. Made from a more eco friendly limestone neoprene using recycled car tyres and water based glues, not compromising on performance.
Features
Proteus II - extra warm
Hydrolock neck system
A second, over-head closure to minimise water ingress.
Taped seams
As well as being glued and stitched, taping ensures seals are waterproof.
Glideskin wrist seals
Create a barrier at the wrist to prevent water entering.
Hexcore torso lining
Plush lining on the core for prolonged water exposure.
Recycled Rubber
One of the key ingredients of neoprene, Eco Carbon Black, is recycled by our wetsuit factory from post-consumer scrap tyres. This significantly reduces energy consumption and cuts CO2 emissions by 200g per wetsuit.
Limestone Neoprene
During the neoprene production process, limestone is used to replace petrochemicals to form rubber chips. You achieve the same performance as traditional neoprene, but with way less environmental impact.
Resources
After the neoprene creation process, the redundant trimmed materials will be recycled and reused in the mixing process to produce more neoprene sheets. Overall huge amounts of raw materials are saved, energy consumption is reduced and waste water and air emissions are minimised during production.
