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Zipper Cleaning & Care

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  • Zipper Care

    Wetsuit & Drysuit Zippers

    Regular cleaning and lubrication helps zippers last the lifetime of the suit. Without proper care (left), expensive zippers degrade and need costly replacement. Keep your wet suit, dry suit, gear bag zippers free of harmful dirt, sand and salt deposits with Zip Care™ (right).

  • Zipper Care

    Step 1:

    Unzip item and use Zip Care‘s brush top to remove grit and dust.

    Step 2:

    Brush Zip Care generously onto zipper teeth to clean and lightly lubricate. Wipe off excess.

  • Zipper Care

    Step 3:

    Carefully open and close zipper to thoroughly distribute Zip Care.

  • Zipper Care

    Zip Tech™

    Zip Tech™ is preferred for multi-dive lubrication. Use Zip Tech to lubricate and protect watertight and airtight zippers on dry suits from corrosion and harmful salt, chlorine and other pollutants. To use: Open zipper and apply Zip Tech sparingly only to the outer teeth of the zipper.

  • Zipper Care

    Max Wax™

    If you prefer a paraffin wax and silicone-based lubricant, Max Wax™ is great for general zipper lubrication. Note: Some suit manufacturers prefer you use silicone free formulas such as Zip Tech and Zip Care.

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • Camp Set-Up Tip

    Camp Set-Up Tip

    In bear country, it’s worth having an ultra-light, sil-nylon tarp to create a dry cooking area 100 yards away from your tent. They’re also handy for packing and unpacking your pack in the rain. Current sil-nylon tarps weigh as little as 6 oz.