How to Choose Wetsuit Size Chart or Wetsuit Guide

As we know, there are some many wetsuit size charts or wetsuit guides in the market, it is because different companies have their own size charts. Then it is often let us be confused. We would find a wetsuit is M this time, but the size is L or others next time. Therefore, today we just summarize some brief info for dealing with some questions from the internet.

1) How do I know my wetsuit size chart?

2) Is it better to size up or down in wetsuits?

3) How do you measure yourself for a wetsuit guide for your local market?

4) Do wetsuits get tighter or looser in water?

5) How do I find the right wetsuit size chart fit?

After checking this article, you should know more how to choose the size chart for your business or how to choose the size for your body. if wanting to know more, welcome to Wetop Sports knowledge center.

What Is the Wetsuit Size Chart?

The wetsuit size chart is made by wetsuit manufacturer and is for choosing the fit wetsuit better for us. But there are several reasons let so many size charts be existed in our market.

1) Different companies have their own target customers, then they should build their own size chart for their special customers;

2) Different areas / countries have their different standard for size chart. Then they should follow it design the size chart;

3) Different situations of wetsuit would need different size charts to fit, such as different styles, different material with totally different stretch, … etc.;

Therefore, the different size charts should be existed, though it would let us be some inconvenient. But in another word, it would be also better for different shape of people as there are also many people who are with totally different body shapes.

How to Check Wetsuit Size Chart?

As we know, the size chart from some well-known brands are also with so many sizes, such as XS, S, ST, MS, M, MT, MLS, ML, MLT, LS, LT, XLS, XLT, XXL, XXXL, is this unbelievable to you? is it totally different to our general standard: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL…?

Actually, don’t worry about this, just let me make a brief explanation:

Extra Small (XS): These are usually children's sizes, but sometimes you can get "adult" XS wetsuits that are made for skinny people.

Small (S): This is a fairly popular choice in wetsuits. It's meant for people who aren't very tall and aren't overweight at all.

Small Tall (ST): This wetsuit is a godsend for tall, skinny people, and if you're around 5'11" (180cm) tall and weigh around 147lbs (67kg), this wetsuit will fit you perfectly. Not all brands carry this size.

Medium Short (MS)：MS is for people who are shorter than average in height but larger in shape. Whether you're looking to lose a few extra pounds or you work out a lot and have more muscle than average, a medium short might be the right size for you.

Medium (M): A standard size for people of average height and weight.

Medium-Tall (MT): For those who are tall and skinny, a medium-tall is the right choice. This means the same weight as a medium, but with longer arms and legs.

Medium-Large Short (MLS): Not many wetsuit manufacturers offer this uncommon option. It’s perfect for someone who weighs a fair bit but is below average in height.

Medium-Large (ML): If you are average in height, but a bit heavier or stronger than average, this is the wetsuit for you. Essentially, it’s the opposite of the medium-tall option.

Medium-Large Tall (MLT): This size is not significantly different from a standard large wetsuit. It’s for someone who is tall and a bit larger than average. This is not a very common size and most manufacturers don’t use it.

Large Short (LS): If you are larger in shape and average in height, this is probably the right wetsuit size for you. It is very similar to the standard large, just a bit shorter.

Large (L): This is the typical large wetsuit size, and is for those who are taller than average.

Large Tall (LT): For those who are much taller than average and have a skinny shape, the large tall is the right choice for you.

Extra Large Short (XLS): The extra large short size is for anyone who is smaller than the large size but still has a large or muscular shape.

Extra Large (XL): This is the standard size for those who are tall.

Extra Large (XLT): If you are very tall and too skinny for an XXL wetsuit, this wetsuit may be a great fit for you.

Extra Large (XXL): For those who are very tall and have a very large shape.

Extra Large (XXXL): In most cases, the XXXL is the largest size you can find without having to make it custom. It is for those who are extremely tall and have a very large shape. This is not a very common size, and only a few companies make it.
After you understand the abovementioned info, then you would know how about the size chart of wetsuit very well. But most of wetsuit manufacturers are not with so many sizes, as some of the sizes are very close and now the stretch of wetsuit is super often. Then some of them will be cancelled.

Finally, the common size chart is enough for a beginner to build their wetsuit business. if you would like to use the well known brand’s size chart.  You should take care of the difference dimensions of the size chart.

All in all, if you have your own size chart to build your own wetsuit brand, it would be better, if not, you can let your wetsuit factory to build a suitable wetsuit size chart for you.

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