How to store a wetsuit

The best plan of action is to lay the wetsuit out flat. Obviously this takes up a fair amount of space, so hanging it up vertically is the next best option. Your suit should be stored the right way out and, where possible, try not to leave it tightly folded or creased as that can damage the neoprene, especially when left for long periods of time.

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If you do decide to do some open-water swimming, make sure that you rinse your wetsuit out thoroughly with cold water as soon as you can and then hang it inside out to dry. Some brands also recommend hanging them from the waist so that it doesn’t stretch the shoulders long-term.

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John Wood Swim coach

About

Swimming coach John has competed at national and international levels. He's also a successful age-group triathlete, and has represented GB at four European Age Group Championships. He's raced all distances, from super-sprint to Ironman, and now offers swim, run and tri coaching through his company www.tri-coaching.co.uk.