Waterproof Body X Technical Thermal Base Layer
Model Series: Body X Modular Thermal Matrix
MODULAR ORDERING INFORMATION: Please Note: Top (Sweater) and Trousers (Pants) are SOLD SEPARATELY. This separation allows you to select different sizes or insulation weights (Body X vs. Body 2X) for your upper and lower body to achieve the perfect tailored configuration.
The Waterproof Body X Base Layer is a high-performance, modular thermal insulation system engineered for technical and cold-water drysuit diving. Crafted from a premium PowerStretch hollow-fibre matrix, Body X mimics the structural evolution of polar bear fur to deliver an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio. Available as individual tops and trousers, this fully customizable system allows divers to mix and match sizes and weights to perfectly balance localized metabolic heat requirements. With its advanced moisture-wicking capillary action, integrated thumb loops, foot straps, and pre-routed utility paths, the Body X stands as an elite foundational defence against sub-surface thermal loss.
Technical Base Layer Features
- Biomimetic Hollow-Fibre Polyester: Advanced filament structure traps an internal micro-cushion of air within each fibre, maximizing thermal capture without increasing garment bulk
- Independent Modular Sizing System: Separated top and trousers layout allows divers to choose distinct sizing profiles and insulation densities for the upper and lower body
- Capillary Moisture-Wicking Grid: Technical weave pulls metabolic sweat quickly away from the skin, driving moisture to the exterior surface for rapid evaporation to prevent post-dive damp-chill
- ASTM D 3512 Grade 4.0 Anti-Pilling: High-grade structural face verified by rigorous testing standards to resist friction fuzzing and wear from drysuit internal linings
- Pre-Routed Pee-Valve Integration: Factory-prepared channelling pathways enable seamless routing for external catheter and P-valve hose setups
- Secure Thumb-Loops & Foot Straps: Low-profile thumb loops and wide elastic ankle anchors hold the sleeves and pant legs perfectly in position, preventing bunching during drysuit entry
- Slim Drawcord Adjustable Waist: Tailored, low-bulk waist panelling features an integrated adjustment cord for a secure, flush fit beneath high-loft mid-layers
- Gender-Specific Tailored Panelling: Anatomically mapped structural cuts accommodate distinct physiological profiles, optimizing next-to-skin surface contact and comfort
Technical Specifications
| Technical Parameter | Material & Construction Standard |
|---|---|
| Garment Packaging Standard | Modular Custom Matrix (Top & Trousers Sold Separately) |
| Material Composition | PowerStretch Hollow-Fiber (90% Polyester / 10% Elastane) |
| Anti-Pilling Rating | ASTM D 3512 - Grade 4.0 Verification |
| Fabric Densities (Series Options) | Body X: 285g/m2 | Body 2X (Extreme Cold): 665g/m2 |
| Hardware Integration | Pee Hose Prepared Ports / Slim Waist Cord / Elastic Anchors |
| Environmental Consideration | 100% Plastic-Free Ocean-Safe Packaging |
Technology
BIOMIMETIC POLAR HOLLOW-FILAMENT MATRIX
Standard fleece fibres rely entirely on the gaps between threads to hold ambient air. However, under drysuit squeeze, these gaps quickly collapse, resulting in a sudden drop in core body temperature. The Body X utilizes advanced hollow-filament polyester technology inspired by polar bear fur. By cantering a permanent, air-filled pocket within each individual thread, the fabric preserves an indestructible inner layer of air that keeps insulating even under direct physical compression at depth.
CAPILLARY ADVANCED WICKING ARCHITECTURE
Physical exertion during gear transport or pre-dive setup generates rapid sweating. If this moisture is allowed to pool against the skin under water, it turns into a thermal bridge that drains body heat up to twenty-five times faster than dry air. The knit design of the Body X relies on capillary action to instantly draw sweat molecules away from the skin. It forces the liquid outward to the exterior jersey face where it quickly disperses, keeping the diver's skin perfectly dry throughout long tech-diving profiles.
MODULAR COMFORT & UTILITY SCHEMATIC
Because physiological cold sensitivity and muscle mass vary wildly across upper and lower body quadrants, fixed one-piece undergarments often compromise comfort. The Body X modular layout separates the top from the trousers, giving technical divers the freedom to vary sizing parameters or step up to the heavier 665g/m2 Body 2X layer on the torso while keeping the legs streamlined. This modular layout is finished with low-bulk flatlock stitching and factory-routed P-valve channels to ensure seamless integration into advanced diving systems