UK-based triathlon brand, Zone3, is launching the next generation of wetsuits in its Vanquish and Aspire ranges.
Vanquish-X
The Vanquish wetsuit is Zone3’s premium race suit and, in 2022, includes ‘Bio-Rubber’ materials on the thighs. ‘Titanium Alpha’ lining on the upper body helps to improve warmth and circulation, with the suit’s X-10 shoulder panel design providing improved flexibility and stroke efficiency.
According to a release from Zone3… ‘Bio-Rubber is a cutting-edge material which collects energy from the atmosphere and re-emits this energy for absorption into the body. The infrared ray emitting material is formed from a synthetic rubber made in a honeycomb structure sandwiched between a technical woven thread to create a tri-lamination structure.
‘This use of light energy warms all the way through the legs and muscles. The material is proven to increase the blood flow by opening the capillaries, which reduces lactic acid and fatigue build up in the legs so they have more power available as soon as you exit the water.’
Titanium Alpha material consists of a five-layer structure, neoprene rubber coated with titanium alloy and then laminated with synthetic fibre jerseys. The titanium alloy is a thin film which provides effective heat retaining properties. Zone3 claims that ‘a double lined material with Titanium Alloy will be 40% warmer than regular neoprene.’
Zone3 ambassador, Tim Don, said “Balancing pioneering technology with improved performance, the new Vanquish-X is a premium race suit, helping athletes to feel their best as they head into T2.
“I, like many athletes, am always striving to improve my times, and it is exciting to see Zone3 using new and innovative fabrics and technologies, with absolutely no negative impact on buoyancy, flexibility or comfort.”
Vanquish-X – men’s and women’s suits / RRP £669
- Global exclusive agreement with Yamamoto Corporation for use of Bio-Rubber material
- Alpha titanium lining on the upper body to improve circulation and warmth
- X-10 shoulder panel design with new #40 SCS 1mm SCS nano
- B.R.E body rotation enhancement on the chest to improve distance per stroke
- Maximum buoyancy with Aerodome and NBR panels
- BRS mark 0.3mm SCS on the sleeve for a lightweight arm rotation
- Cool-spot forearm panels for improved feel and catch in the water
- Updates to the collar and leg design to improve the fitting
Aspire
Since its launch in 2008, Zone3’s Aspire wetsuit is the brand’s mid-range wetsuit. Featuring a new silk-X lining for improved comfort and transitions, as well as the new X-10 shoulder panel design and new cool-spot forearm panels for improved feel and catch in the water, the new Aspire benefits from trickle-down technology from the Vanquish-X.
Aspire – men’s and women’s suits / RRP £449
- New X-10 shoulder panel design with #40 SCS 1mm SCS nano
- New silk-X lining as found on the Vanquish for improved comfort and transitions
- New cool-spot forearm panels for improved feel and catch in the water
- 100% Yamamoto premium materials for comfort and flexibility
- B.R.E body rotation enhancement on the chest to improve distance per stroke
- Men’s suit features 5mm body panels with Aerodome hip support; women’s feature a neutral buoyancy profile
- New double sided SCS collar construction for improved comfort
