(57) A wetsuit structure (10) having a zip (15) extending from a neck opening (14) of
the wetsuit and down that portion of the wetsuit which, in use, will at least surround
the upper part of the torso (11) of a wearer of the wetsuit. A barrier panel (16)
of stretchable, substantially water proof, material is attached within the interior
of the wetsuit adjacent to, and underlying, at least a major portion of the length
of the zip. The wetsuit structure also has a detachable neck or collar (17) of stretchable,
substantially water proof, material adapted, in use, to be pulled over the head of
the wearer whilst stretching in the process, but then relaxing to fit relatively tightly
into sealing engagement around the neck of the wearer, and a series of studs (18,
19) to detachably connect the neck or collar to the body of the wetsuit. The neck
or collar (17) may be a simple neck or collar, or be formed as part of a hood which,
in use, will fit around the head of the wetsuit wearer with an opening therethrough
in the facial region of the wearer.
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