Aropec Youth 2mm Blue Steamer is a top-value wetsuit that breaks the trend of poor quality kids wetsuits, not your bank. What we mean here is the kids wetsuit realm is an expensive one because the time and material costs differ surpassingly little between an adult and a kids wetsuit. The Aropec Youth 2mm Steamer doesn’t beat around the barrel, it pulls right in and provides your kid with a durable wetsuit with mild breathability and great thermal retention.

The 2mm super-stretch neoprene isn’t as stretchy as top of the line kids surfing suits but that is actually a good thing in terms of durability. Neoprene stretch is, for the most part, regulated by the volume of ‘air’ trapped in the cells within the core material, more stretch = less rubber therefore less material on the whole. Combine their superbly durable 2mm neoprene with a flatlock stitched seam and you’re set for years.

Flatlock is the most durable seam in wetsuits but the process creates micro pin-holes along the seams which can draw water in the suit. This lends the suit to moderately cold conditions, such as a swimming pool in winter (depending on where you live/how you feel the cold). If you’re looking for a similar suit designed for cold-water conditions we recommend looking at the thermally-lined and sealed-seam .

Aropec Youth 2mm Blue Steamer Features:

• 2mm Neoprene: Ideal thickness for winter pool-swimming and ocean use on Australia's East Coast during the transitional seasons and summer. In the thick of winter we strongly advise a .
• Flatlock Seams: The most durable seam in wetsuit construction and is breathable, making it great for kids who are in and out of the water. Check out our rundown on .
• Back Zip: The standard wetsuit zip and is easier to get on and off than the superior chest-zip. Get more info on .