Fourth element women's x-core vest

Description

The physiological response to cold stress is to reduce blood flow to the periphery and look after the body core, where it can often just be a matter of time before cold becomes the limiting factor in the safety and enjoyment of a dive. X-Core provides extreme thermal protection to the core, enabling longer, more comfortable dives.

Designed to be worn under an Arctic, Arctic Expedition, Halo 3D or any other drysuit undergarment, X-Core augments thermal protection to the extent that electric heating can be avoided in many instances. It performs best over a lightweight baselayer such as J2 or Xerotherm but the X-Core can also be worn as a next to skin garment for critical core protection.

The sleeveless design of the vest minimizes impact on buoyancy and overall bulk especially in the shoulders and arms where freedom of movement is critical. The four-way stretch fabric combined with long body design ensures a snug fit, minimizing cold points. The additional chest panel helps to minimize the rush of cold air from the inlet valve and provides extra thermal protection in a key exposure area. The fast wicking fabric moves perspiration towards the outer surface, keeping the wearer drier and warmer.

Features: 

• Exceptional warmth
• Contains 76% recycled polyester
• Four-way stretch fabric for snug fit
• Perfect next to skin or over a baselayer
• Fast wicking fabric keeps wearer drier and warmer
• Heavyweight Polartec® Power Stretch®
• Blue Sign® and Oeko-Tex® certified
• Odor resistant
• Machine washable

Fabric & Care: 

• 92% Polyester / 8% Elastane (76% recycled polyester)
• Machine washable. We recommend using Sub30 Technical Garment Wash, fourth element’s environmentally friendly washing solution for technical fabrics

Please refer to our size charts to ensure the best fit for you.