Women's Thermal Packages — Cut for the Right Shape

For years the standard approach to women's dive gear was to take a men's suit and make it smaller. It doesn't work. Torso length, chest shaping, waist-to-hip ratio, and shoulder width all differ, and a suit cut to the wrong proportions leaves gaps — usually at the lower back and under the arms — that flush cold water continuously regardless of neoprene thickness.

Every suit in these packages is designed on a women's pattern rather than resized from a men's block. Each pairs the wetsuit with hood, gloves, and boots matched to it, or a shorty with gloves and boots for warm water. At DiveCatalog.com we carry women's thermal packages from Bare and Scubapro as an authorized dealer for both.

The Women's Package Range

Bare Elate

Bare's core women's line, in 3/2mm, 5mm, and 7mm full packages, plus a 2mm shorty warm-water package. Covers tropical through cold water depending on thickness, with matched hood, gloves, and boots throughout.

Bare Evoke

Available in 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm full packages — a step up in construction and thermal performance across the same range.

Bare Nixie Ultra

Bare's premium women's line, in 3/2mm, 5mm, and 7mm full packages. The most refined fit and construction in the women's range.

Scubapro Definition

Built on Scubapro's Body Map System, a 3D cut using tailored inserts to place stretch where the body needs it and structure where it doesn't — an approach that matters more on a women's pattern, where the shape changes more across the torso. Available in 3mm and 5mm full packages plus a 2.5mm shorty.

Scubapro Everflex Yulex

In 3/2mm and 5/4mm full packages. Yulex is plant-based rather than petroleum-derived, delivering comparable warmth and stretch to conventional neoprene with a substantially lower environmental footprint.

Scubapro Sport and Sport Steamer

The 2mm Sport shorty package covers tropical diving; the 5mm Sport Steamer full package covers temperate water with hood, gloves, and boots included.

Choosing Your Thickness

Worth noting: many women run colder than the standard temperature guidance assumes, particularly on repetitive dives. If you know you feel the cold, size up on thickness rather than following the chart strictly.

Getting the Fit Right

The two areas that most commonly cause problems are the lower back and the chest. A gap at the lower back — which happens when torso length is wrong — flushes cold water through the entire suit. Chest fit that's too tight restricts breathing; too loose and it traps water that never warms.

Measure your chest, waist, hips, height, and weight, and check against the chart for the specific model. Women's sizing differs meaningfully between Bare and Scubapro, so don't assume your size transfers. Send us your measurements and we'll confirm before you order.

Why Buy Women's Thermal Packages from DiveCatalog.com?

• Authorized dealer for Bare and Scubapro — genuine products, full manufacturer warranty
• True women's patterns — designed on women's blocks, not resized men's suits
• Expert sizing advice — send us your measurements and we'll match them to a package
• Fast shipping — in-stock items ship within one business day
• Easy returns — if sizing isn't right, exchanges are straightforward
• Rewards program — earn points on every purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a women's-specific cut matter?

Because fit determines whether a wetsuit works at all. Women's patterns account for shorter torso length, different chest and hip shaping, and narrower shoulders. A resized men's suit typically gapes at the lower back, which flushes cold water through continuously and defeats the insulation entirely.

What if I'm between sizes?

Generally size down on a wetsuit, since neoprene stretches slightly with use and a snug fit is what makes it work. But if the smaller size restricts your breathing or you can't get the zip closed comfortably, go up. Send us your measurements and we'll advise for the specific model.

Should I wear anything under the wetsuit?

A rash guard makes donning considerably easier — neoprene slides over the smooth fabric instead of gripping skin — and prevents chafing at the neck and underarms on long dive days. Just size the suit accounting for it.

Will the boots fit my existing fins?

Check before ordering, particularly with 5mm and 7mm boots. Open heel fins size to the boot, and thicker boots need more room than thin booties.

Browse the full women's collection above, or see all Thermal Packages. Send us your measurements if you'd like help with sizing.