So you bought your first triathlon suit but do you know how to care for it?After all, your suit has special duties that include keeping your body warm and protect your skin from abrasives.

The very first step you should prepare to take before any is to learn how to put your suit on properly. 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. Ok, now you will begin by entering the suit feet first and then slowly working the suit up your body until you reach the hips. Then you will take special care to make sure the suit fits right at both the front of your body and the back.

The arms will be next with an easy slide in motion, you will want to see to it that the suit is bunching up around your shoulders. There will be an internal back flap that needs to rest and lay flat against your back. Locate the collar flap and see to it that it lays flat too. Pay close attention to how the suit feels at your torso and upper chest and adjust as needed. Your wetsuit should now be fitted on your body properly while allowing full freedom of movement.

Now that you are done with using your suit for the 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. Grab a padded hanger and hang your suit up in a fashion that will prevent any creases from being formed. We want to avoid making creases because creases will enable water to leak into our suit. Likewise; keep your suit away from direct sunlight and heat whenever possible since those two elements can also weaken your suit.

By following these simple steps and taking care of your triathlon wetsuit you will keep it in pristine condition. In return your wetsuit will continue keeping you warm and help you compete in many triathlons to come.

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