How to repair a neoprene wetsuit yourself ✂️

Difficulty depending on repairs

Repairs that can be attempted at home

Repairing a hole or tear
Changing a cord

Repairs requiring specific know-how and equipment

Zip change
Change collar
Knee repair
Repair of the tape (suit seal)
Other whole panel repairs
Changing the cursor

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Repairing a hole or tear in a suit

The necessary equipment

To carry out a repair at home, you’ll need to invest in some equipment.

Specialised neoprene glue ~€20
Fine brush
For optimum repair: a piece of neoprene
Recommended: P3 gas mask ~€40

Repairing a hole simply (method 1)

This method is simple, but is not very durable.

Apply glue to the brush.
Then apply a thin layer of glue to the edges of the hole. If it’s a snag: apply to both sides of the snag.
Allow the adhesive to breathe for 1m30. This means that the ends must not be glued before this time.
When this time has passed, glue the edges/ends. Apply pressure with your fingers so that the glue sets well, to the point where the tear in the neoprene becomes hard to discern.

Tip: wait 24 hours before returning to the water with the wetsuit to make sure the glue has set properly.

Repairing a hole and keeping water out (method 2)

The problem with method 1 is that it may only last a few outings. What’s more, there’s a risk of water coming in through micro-holes in the glue. If you have a wetsuit for fairly cold waters, either for diving or for surfing in the summer months, then we advise you to use method 2.