Neoprene wetsuit for children

ONE SURFING CO's founder, Matt, started surfing at the age of 3 thanks to his father, who pushed him on the first foam. Since then, he's never stopped, and his passion has only grown. His passion for surfing has only grown since then, so he's keen to accompany youngsters in the water, whatever their discipline, with top-of-the-range neoprene wetsuits.

So they'll have all the comfort they need to spend hours in the water, and the optimum quality to maximize their performance.

Finally, we also aim to offer a unique range of neoprene wetsuits, combining high quality with low prices, because we know that children grow up fast and need to change their wetsuits every year.

The magic formula: a high-quality wetsuit at a low price to support future champions!

1. How to choose a child's neoprene wetsuit?

Step 1: Choose the right neoprene for all-day wear.

Very often, a children's wetsuit is synonymous with a low price and therefore inferior quality... At ONE SURFING CO, we make no concessions and use the best neoprene on the market, YAMAMOTO #40, for our range of children's wetsuits. Children are even more passionate than adults, and may represent a generation of future champions. We're committed to supporting them in their development.

Quality neoprene is essential for children. Children's skin is often fragile and prone to irritation. This inevitably has an impact on their enjoyment of the water and future outings. The combination of salt and irritation is not ideal.

That's why it's so important to have a soft, comfortable neoprene to spend hours in the water with friends!

Finally, children are generally colder than adults. A warm neoprene wetsuit is therefore essential. Once again, the aim is to spend as much time as possible in the water.

This requires quality neoprene, taped seams to optimize waterproofing and inner fleece to maximize body heat.

In short, you need a quality neoprene that's soft, comfortable and warm to keep up with the next generation of surfers.

At ONE SURFING CO, we're committed to offering the same high-end materials used by the world's best surfers.

2. What design to choose for a child's neoprene wetsuit?

As mentioned above, the kids are the most passionate among us and spend all day in the water. We have validated the technical aspect and the quality of the neoprene to be chosen.

Now let's take a look at the design of a children's jumpsuit.

The number 1 important aspect is PROTECTION.

That's why we're going to focus on the integral wetsuit. It keeps you warm no matter what the conditions outside, but will protect your child from possible blows with a surfboard.

The thickness of the neoprene acts as a first layer of skin protection. Not to be underestimated.

Finally, we need to mention UV protection. This is the neoprene wetsuit's second role after "keeping warm". A full wetsuit will provide maximum UV protection for the child all day long. So he/she can spend all day in the water without worrying about sunscreen, except on the face.

The little extra is the visual aspect of the child's neoprene wetsuit. He/she should be proud to wear it in the water. But for parents too, a little color isn't a bad idea, to make it easier to see your child in the water.

At ONE SURFING CO, we currently only make 4/3mm and 3/2mm full wetsuits to accompany youngsters in water temperatures between 12°C and 18°C. Please note that outdoor conditions can affect how cold you feel. We made the left sleeve blue for the 3/2mm, and the clearly visible logo unique to our design.

3. What's the price?

As we've seen, neoprene quality is essential to equip children for various aquatic activities, especially intensive ones. They'll be able to enjoy ultimate comfort and maximize their performance. At ONE SURFING CO, we want to support the next generation with the best quality.

Top-of-the-range neoprene wetsuits often mean high prices... But this is not necessarily the preferred solution, as children grow quickly and need to change wetsuits every year or even every 6 months...

It's a substantial annual investment.

So many brands offer a happy medium between lower quality and affordability. The aim is to be budget-friendly.

Even so, it's a bias to say that the most important thing when equipping children is price. For adults (with greater purchasing power), it's quality.

At ONE SURFING CO, we design the best quality neoprene wetsuits for adults and children. Yet we're cheaper than anyone else on the market.

Thanks to our ONE ATHLETE service, the first neoprene wetsuit subscription, you'll save between 30% and 50% compared to other major surf brands.

We treat the children like top athletes.

From €11/month you get a new suit every year.

A quick calculation: 11*12 = 132€ instead of the average 250€.

So you have access to Japanese neoprene YAMAMOTO #40, made from limestone to avoid all petrochemical elements. It is considered the best neoprene in terms of warmth and flexibility. It is used not only in surfing, but also in triathlon and long-distance swimming.

... at a very attractive price divided into low monthly payments. Because a neoprene wetsuit isn't the only purchase for a young, passionate surfer. This monthly payment allows you to optimize your budget every month.

We have a recycling process in France for used wetsuits.

In short, ONE SURFING CO = high-quality neoprene wetsuits at a low price.

4. How to choose the right children's wetsuit size?

The right size means optimum comfort, so this is a very important step.

All surf brands have a size guide to help customers make the right choice. The two essential factors to consider are:

• Child's height in cm.
• Weight in kg.

You'll be able to choose the perfect neoprene wetsuit.

You can try it out in store. Ideally, you should try it at home.

At ONE SURFING CO, we offer delivery and returns for your peace of mind.

There should be no excessive folds under the arms, otherwise skin irritation will occur. Finally, there must be as little space as possible in the lower back. In other words, the neoprene must stick to the skin as much as possible. 

5. How do I put on a child's neoprene suit?

That's the existential question. To put on your wetsuit quickly, you need quality neoprene that's highly flexible.

There are two possible entries:

• The zipper on the back has a wider entrance for easy access. However, waterproofing is not optimal.
• The zip at chest level. Entry is more complicated, which is why you need a very flexible neoprene. But you optimize performance and waterproofing.

Here's an extra tip: use a plastic pocket around the foot to slide the neoprene on more easily.

In conclusion, it's very important to have a quality wetsuit with top-of-the-range neoprene to maximize comfort, donning and performance once in the water.

Price shouldn't affect children's passion. Thanks to the ONE ATHLETE program, you have access to very attractive prices, adapted to the needs and intensive practice of each individual.

Last but not least, adopt an eco-responsible approach to design and end-of-life recycling.

Happy surfing!

ONE SURFING CO children's wetsuit range.