More than 25% of body heat is lost through the head and extremities of the body. The vest with hood design provides the best insulation and protection for colder dives. The hood protects against chaffing from mask straps, keeps your head and ears toasty warm, and is flexible enough to slide off if required, while still remaining comfortable.  

The Thermocline neutrally buoyant system represents an evolution in thermal protection, using state of the art materials to maximise performance without compromising on comfort. The Thermocline neutrally buoyant wetsuit system comprises the long sleeved top and the "explorer" giving the equivalent protection to a 3mm wetsuit but weighing less than 1kg (2.2 lbs).   Thermocline also provides a real solution for people who suffer from neoprene allergies by eliminating contact between the skin and the wetsuit.   Designed to be worn under a wetsuit, this vest provides increased thermal protection of the body core by the equivalent of an extra 2mm of neoprene, whilst being neutrally buoyant and maintaining the freedom of movement of the arms. It will virtually eliminate the feeling of water coming in through the zip and will enhance thermal protection considerably. All products in the Thermocline range are machine washable, enabling easy care of the garments. See other products in the range below. 

  3mm titanium lined neoprene vest Provides additional warmth when layered under a cold water suit Can be used with any brand of suit Can be used as a stand-alone item in warmer waters Also great for other aquatic sports Double glued and blind stitched construction

The AKONA Hooded Vest incorporates a new glide skin face seal with a trim-tofit tailoring feature, complete with bar tacking An easy entry, flush sealing zipper design prevents water seepage, and a unique rubberized neck panel with exterior seal integrates perfectly with the AKONA wetsuit glide-skin neck seal.   Made from 3mm 4-way Quantum Stretch neoprene chest, with 6.5mm 4-way Quantum Stretch hood.  Glide skin face and neck seal.  Glued and blind stitched.