Henderson > Hyperstretch

The secret to building a comfortable wetsuit is stretch, and Henderson’s Hyperstretch®abounds in the elasticity needed to make every suit feel as though it’s a second skin. If pulled in all four directions, Hyperstretch expands up to two-and-a-half times its original size. This kind of inherent flex pays big dividends when constructing dive wear that provides a “just right” fit for a wide range of divers and diving applications.

The increased elasticity of Hyperstretch has multiple benefits, including less muscle fatigue and greater range of motion when bending, squatting, kicking and reaching. This is one of the reasons Hyperstretch is used in Henderson’s Rescue Swimmer line, where freedom of movement and diver endurance are critical. These material properties also pay off for divers who might suffer from some beginning-of-the-season suit squeeze. Hyperstretch accommodates divers of all shapes and sizes, even allowing for moderate fluctuations in diver weight. Parents especially like the Junior model Hyperstretch jumpsuit because it covers two full sizes for younger divers as they grow, which means kids get longer use out of a single suit.

Of course, Hyperstretch has great thermal qualities too, providing about the same level of warmth as a traditional neoprene suit. Choose the right thickness and a Hyperstretch garment will serve you well on its own, or you can take advantage of its expansive nature and easily employ the Henderson layering system. Pair a Hyperstretch suit with a Gold Core hooded vest, or wear a Hyperstretch Core Warmer over any thickness jumpsuit and you’ll boost heat retention without sacrificing comfort or flexibility.