Story of the Wet Wrap (continued)

Getting and using a little vest seemed simple enough,
but it certainly didn't turn out that way. The vest had
to fit my son perfectly in order to work effectively. But
how could I get a tight-fitting vest over his head without
hurting him? We later found many adults aren't able to
struggle with traditional vests either. We tried a zippered
vest, but he outgrew it almost immediately. Overcoming
these problems led to the development of what is now
known as the Wet Wrap®.

Why is a close fit so important?

Fit is a key factor for any wet suit. For a wet suit to work
properly, it needs to fit skin-tight like a leotard. This allows
only a small amount of water to seep in between the wet
suit and the wearer's skin. A relatively small amount of
body heat is needed to warm this thin layer of water. Neoprene
rubber (wet suit material) is such a good insulator it keeps
the heat from getting out and repels the surrounding cooler
water. And once the water has seeped in, it's full. More water
doesn't enter unless the vest is adjusted to loosely.

So this explains the Wet Wrap's unique design?

Yes. The Wet Wrap's wrap-around design was an ideal solution.
It could be adjusted to fit perfectly, avoided the struggle of going
on over the head, and allowed room for growth.

What about adult sizes?

We didn't make adult sizes at first, but instructors and parents who
saw how the Wet Wrap helped their children wanted to stay warm
too. Now we make Wet Wraps for men, women, and children.

What about the Wet Pants™ and WaterShirts™?

The Wet Pants and WaterShirts were designed as separate
components to wear separately or with the Wet Wraps. We
think layering makes just as much sense in aquatics as it does
with regular clothing.

Who can benefit from wearing this kind of gear?

The Wet Wraps, WaterShirts, and other gear are excellent for
almost any aquatic activity in the 65° plus range. However, our
emphasis has been on the needs of those who get chilled in even
the relatively warm, 80° conditions of water exercise, aquatic therapy,
and swim lessons.
Our gear is designed to be durable and allow full range of movement
for arms, legs, and shoulders. And unlike all or nothing one-piece
designs, our gear provides the flexibility to add and remove components
as needed.

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