CHECK THE SIZE CHART (in the image section above) The Orca Vitalis Thermal wetsuit was designed for swimmers who may not be as demanding in terms of performance, but who face significantly low temperatures (especially in the Northern Hemisphere between October and April). The Orca Vitalis Thermal wetsuit achieves its superior thermal properties thanks to its construction of up to 4.5 mm-thick panels and its Thermal X inner lining. Its "Batwing" hood also prevents cold water from entering through the neck and zipper areas making it easier to retain body heat. Although this is a significantly thick wetsuit, it maintains good elastic properties thanks to the incorporation of 39+ and 39FS technologies in the shoulders and underarms. Its buoyancy comes from extra thick panels located in the torso, which allow you to enjoy added safety in open water. In addition, due to its distribution of thicknesses, its buoyancy is neutral. The use of Yamamoto, with 2mm in the arms, 3mm in the legs and 4mm in thickness in the body makes this suit warm but also flexible. It allows for greater freedom of movement, with the warmth that they need to spend hours in the water. Care Instructions CleaningNeoprene can be damaged by excess salt or other chemicals such as chlorine if used in swimming pools. We recommend washing your wetsuit with plenty of water after each use. A small amount of neutral pH soap can be used and then rinsed out afterwards.Once clean, make sure prevent it from holding onto too much moisture. Air dry it outside or in a ventilated indoor space, somewhere without direct exposure to sunlight as this can damage the materials.StorageStoring your wetsuit properly keeps the materials and seams from creasing and being stretched for long periods of time. It also prevents the material from wrinkling, which can affect both the wetsuit's durability and appearance.The best way to store a wetsuit is to hang it draped over a hanger from its waist, so that the most delicate areas such as the shoulders and arms do not have any kind of tension on them.For wetsuits with very flexible shoulders (Apex Flex or Apex Flow), it is important not to place them on a hanger from the shoulder area, as this will degrade the elasticity over time. For the rest of the models, a wide hanger can be used, as long as the wetsuit is not strained in the shoulder or neck area.Recommendations For Use1) If your suit has Velcro, avoid contact between the Velcro and the inner lining of the wetsuit, as it will damage the fibers in the material. Keep the Velcro covered with the provided fabric patch or make sure that the Velcro is closed, so that the rough part of the Velcro does not damage the inside of your suit.2) For all suits, especially those made with neoprene, be careful not to damage the neoprene material with your nails when putting on or taking off the suit, as this type of damage is not covered by our warranty policy.3) Triathlon and open water suits have been designed specifically for swimming. We cannot guarantee correct functioning of the wetsuits for other activities. Any damage to the wetsuit resulting from use in activities other than swimming is not covered by our warranty policy.4) Avoid leaning on or coming into contact with any surfaces (especially rough ones) while wearing your wetsuit.