Bare 2 MM Exowear Womens Neoprene Long Sleeve Scuba Diving Top

Bare | SKU: 017401BLK-0302

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Bare Women’s Wetsuits sizing. Imperial in bold, metric underneath.

Height

Your size	Height ft/in · cm
2	5′2″–5′4″ 157–163
4	5′3″–5′5″ 160–165
4Tall	5′5″–5′7″ 165–170
6	5′4″–5′6″ 163–168
6Tall	5′7″–5′9″ 168–173
6+	5′4″–5′6″ 163–168
8	5′5″–5′7″ 165–170
8Tall	5′9″–5′11″ 175–180
8+	5′5″–5′7″ 165–170
10	5′6″–5′8″ 168–173
10+	5′6″–5′8″ 168–173
12	5′7″–5′9″ 170–175
12+	5′7″–5′9″ 170–175
14	5′8″–5′10″ 173–178

Chest, waist, hip and inseam

Your size	Chest in · cm	Waist in · cm	Hip in · cm	Inseam in · cm
2	30–32 76–81	23–25 58–64	33–35 84–89	29.875 75
4	32–34 81–86	25–27 64–69	35–37 89–94	30.5 77
4Tall	32–34 81–86	25–27 64–69	35–37 89–94	31.75 81
6	34–36 86–91	27–29 69–74	37–39 94–99	31.125 79
6Tall	34–36 86–91	27–29 69–74	37–39 94–99	33 84
6+	37–39 94–99	33–35 84–89	43–45 109–114	31.125 79
8	36–38 91–97	29–31 74–79	39–41 99–104	31.75 81
8Tall	36–38 91–97	29–31 74–79	39–41 99–104	34 86
8+	39–41 99–104	35–37 89–94	45–47 114–119	31.75 81
10	38–40 97–102	31–33 79–84	41–43 104–109	32.375 82
10+	41–43 104–109	37–39 84–99	47–49 119–125	32.375 82
12	40–42 102–107	33–35 84–89	43–45 109–114	33 84
12+	43–45 109–114	39–41 99–104	49–51 125–130	33 84
14	42–44 107–112	35–37 89–94	45–47 114–119	33.625 85

How Bare measures

Wear minimal clothing (i.e. T-shirt, shorts, bathing suit) at the time of measuring. All measurements must be taken with a soft tape measure pulled snug but not tight. Stand straight, looking forward with your feet flat on the floor. It is best to have help taking the measurements, in order to remain in the optimal measuring stance.

Height: From the top of your head to the floor.
Chest: Measure around the fullest part.
Waist: Measure around the narrowest part.
Hip: Measure around the fullest part.
Inseam: Measure from crotch to floor.

Source: Bare’s size chart. Values in the second unit come from Bare’s own chart where it prints them.

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Open Box Bare EXOWEAR Top Womens

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Product Information

The BARE Exowear Long Sleeve Top, Women's is a neutrally buoyant exposure protection garment built for divers and paddlers who want warmth without bulk, using OMNIRED Infrared Technology, 3-Layer Fabric Technology and 2mm ELASTEK Full Stretch Neoprene at the neck and wrists. Lab testing shows it slows thermal loss by 36% at 1ATM of pressure. Because it is neutrally buoyant, it can be worn alone or layered under a wetsuit.

Who it is for

This is a multi-sport layer for women who dive, kayak and paddleboard. Scuba divers use it as a base layer under a full wetsuit to add core and arm warmth on repetitive or longer dives, while surface paddlers wear it on its own as a water repellent, windproof, UV-resistant top. If you own a wetsuit that is almost warm enough, this is the layer that extends its range rather than replacing it.

Key details

Thermal performance: OMNIRED Infrared Technology converts outbound body heat into infrared energy and reflects it back to the body; thermal loss slowed 36% at 1ATM.
3-Layer Fabric: UV-resistant durable water repellent outer, windproof and breathable membrane, anti-microbial hydrophobic fleece inner. Quick-drying and wicking.
Seals: 2mm ELASTEK Full Stretch Neoprene at the neck and wrists.
Fit and movement: 4-Way Stretch, 3D Pattern, flat seam stitching with seamless underarms, binding at the hem.
Construction note: PFC-Free.

Compatibility and sizing

Offered in women's sizes 02, 04, 06, 08, 10, 12 and 14 in Black. The top can be mixed and matched with BARE Exowear Pants or Shorts to build a full Exowear layering system, and it is designed to layer under wetsuits. Exposure layers should sit snug against the skin with no loose pockets so water does not flush through, so if you are between sizes, call us before you order.

DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Bare dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or start a chat and we will help you confirm sizing or how this layers with the wetsuit you already own.

⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should a wetsuit fit?

A wetsuit should feel snug everywhere, with no loose pockets at the lower back, armpits, or behind the knees where water can collect and flush. It will feel tighter than normal clothing on land, which is expected, because the suit works by holding a thin layer of water that your body warms. If you cannot take a full breath or the neck chokes you it is too small, and if you can pinch loose folds of neoprene it is too big.

What do you wear under a wetsuit?

Most divers wear a swimsuit, a rash guard, or a thin dive-specific base layer under a wetsuit. A slick base layer makes a tight suit much easier to pull on and cuts down chafing at the neck, shoulders, and underarms. Avoid thick cotton clothing, which soaks up water, bunches, and makes you colder rather than warmer.

How do you put on a tight wetsuit?

Work upward in small sections, pulling a little neoprene at a time rather than yanking on one spot, and get the suit fully seated at the ankles and knees before working on the hips and shoulders. A plastic bag over each foot and hand, or wetting the suit first, helps it slide into place. Grip with flat palms rather than fingertips, since fingernails are the most common cause of torn neoprene.

Does a thicker wetsuit mean a warmer wetsuit?

As a general rule, thicker neoprene insulates more, so a higher millimeter rating is warmer in the same conditions. Warmth also depends heavily on fit, suit style, seam construction, whether you add a hood, boots, and gloves, how long the dive is, and your own cold tolerance, so two divers in identical suits can feel very differently. Use thickness as a starting point and refine it against your local conditions and personal experience.

How do I care for and store a wetsuit?

Rinse it inside and out in fresh water after every dive day, and use a wetsuit-specific wash occasionally to control odor. Dry it inside-out first and then flip it, always out of direct sunlight, because UV and heat break down neoprene faster than anything else. Store it hanging on a wide-shouldered hanger or laid flat rather than folded, so you do not set permanent creases.

How long does a wetsuit last?

Lifespan depends far more on use and care than on age, so a suit dived hard in sun and chlorine may soften within a couple of seasons while a well-rinsed occasional-use suit can last many years. Signs a suit is finished include compressed neoprene that no longer feels buoyant or warm, splitting seams, and looseness in areas that used to be snug. Repairing small cuts and seam separations early adds meaningfully to a suit's life.

What is the difference between a full suit, a shorty, and wetsuit separates?

A full suit covers arms and legs, a shorty stops at the upper arms and thighs, and separates such as tops, bottoms, and hooded vests layer to add warmth where you want it. Layering a vest or top under a full suit adds core warmth and can extend the range of a suit you already own. Choose based on how much coverage you want, both for warmth and for protection against stings and abrasion.

Is the BARE Exowear Women's Long Sleeve Top a 2mm wetsuit top?

Not exactly. The 2mm figure refers to the ELASTEK Full Stretch Neoprene used at the neck and wrists for sealing and comfort. The body of the top is BARE's 3-Layer Fabric with OMNIRED Infrared Technology rather than solid neoprene, which is how it stays neutrally buoyant and thin enough to layer under a wetsuit while still slowing thermal loss by 36% at 1ATM.

Will wearing this under my wetsuit change how much weight I need?

The Exowear Long Sleeve Top is described by BARE as neutrally buoyant, so it is designed not to add lift the way extra neoprene does. That is the main reason divers choose it as a layering piece. As with any change to your exposure protection, confirm your weighting with a check at the surface on your first dive in the new configuration.

Can I wear it on its own outside of scuba diving?

Yes. BARE builds Exowear for multi-sport use including diving, kayaking and paddleboarding, and it can be worn alone or layered. The outer layer is UV-resistant and durable water repellent, the membrane is windproof and breathable, and the inner fleece is anti-microbial and hydrophobic, so it works as a surface top as well as a dive base layer.

Does it match other Exowear pieces?

It does. The Women's Exowear Long Sleeve Top can be mixed and matched with BARE Exowear Pants or Shorts, letting you build a full-coverage layering system or cover just your core and arms. This top is offered in Black in women's sizes 02 through 14. Call 888-701-4017 if you want help pairing sizes across pieces.

Brand	BARE
Model	Exowear Long Sleeve Top, Women's
Style SKU	017401
Fit	Women's
Sizes	02, 04, 06, 08, 10, 12, 14
Color	Black
Thickness (neck and wrist seals)	2 mm
Fabric	3-Layer Fabric Technology
Outer Layer	UV-resistant, durable water-repellent fabric
Membrane Layer	Windproof, breathable
Inner Layer	Anti-microbial, hydrophobic fleece
Stretch	4-Way Stretch
Pattern	3D Pattern
Neck and Wrists	2 mm ELASTEK Full Stretch Neoprene
Thermal Technology	OMNIRED Infrared Technology
Thermal Loss Reduction	36% at 1ATM of pressure
Seams	Flat seam stitching, seamless underarms
Hem	Binding finish
Buoyancy	Neutrally buoyant
Wear Options	Standalone or layered under a wetsuit
Chemistry	PFC-Free
Intended Use	Diving, kayaking, paddleboarding