Now that you have purchased your first triathlon wetsuit it is important to consider proper care and use. After all, your suit has special duties that include keeping your body warm and protect your skin from abrasives.

First it is important to know the proper way to put on a triathlon wetsuit. Suits are meant to form to your body regardless of your shape or size and this is also what makes them difficult to put on. Take a look at your fingers to see that they are trimmed to prevent from accidental snagging or tearing of the suit. After you have done that you will begin by putting your feet in first and working your way up bit by bit until you have reached the hips. Once you have reached this point make some adjustments so that the front and back fit right.

Next, slide your arms into the sleeves, you will want to see to it that the suit is bunching up around your shoulders. And now for the back flap; it should be laying flat against your back. Like the back flap; there will be a neck flap that also lays flat against your neck like a collar. You may need to make some final adjustments to ensure the suit fits right around your torso, arms and upper chest. Make sure the triathlon wetsuit is stretched in all the right places for maximum movement.

Now after you have been swimming all day, take note of these extra steps to make certain your suit will last you for many years. Washing your suit right after use is one of the most critical steps in after care. The reason why you wash after use is to get rid of the salt and chlorine that can build up on your suit and eventually weaken the material. Hang your suit up with a padded hanger to prevent any creases from being created. We want to avoid making creases because creases will enable water to leak into our suit. You should also keep it away from heat and sunlight which can also slowly eat away at the material.

If you follow these outlines steps on caring for your suit, you will keep it in excellent condition. In return your tri suit will continue keeping you warm and help you compete in many triathlons to come.