Patagonia R3 Yulex 3MM Wetsuit Hood

Top 3 Reasons We Love This
1. The easiest way to add warmth without buying a full hooded wetsuit
2. Insertable design massively reduces flushing around the neck
3. Warm, flexible and comfortable — perfect for cold spring and autumn sessions

Product Description
The Patagonia R3 Yulex Insertable Wetsuit Hood is a simple but incredibly effective way to stay warmer when conditions turn cold. Designed to sit neatly under your wetsuit collar, this 3mm hood adds serious warmth while minimising water entry — without the bulk or commitment of a permanently hooded suit.

Made from Patagonia’s Yulex natural rubber, the hood delivers excellent insulation while remaining soft and flexible. The inverted thermal microgrid lining dries quickly and helps retain heat during long sessions, making it ideal for cold spring, autumn and milder winter conditions. A 1.5mm neck bib tucks smoothly into your wetsuit, creating a much better seal than a standard over-the-top hood.

The three-panel construction shapes naturally around your head for comfort, while the adjustable drawcord lets you fine-tune the fit around your face. Finished with a Supratex brim to help shield your eyes from sun and spray, this hood is a brilliant modular option for surfers who want warmth when they need it — and flexibility when they don’t.

Features
• Thickness: 3mm (R3 warmth rating)
• Insertable wetsuit hood design
• Best for water temperatures: 4°–13°C
• 85% Yulex natural rubber / 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content
• FSC-certified natural rubber (Preferred by Nature)
• Chlorine-free synthetic rubber
• Warm thermal microgrid interior lining (solution-dyed, partially recycled)
• Durable solution-dyed recycled polyester exterior with stretch
• Laminated with solvent-free AquaA water-based glue
• 1.5mm neck bib tucks into wetsuit to reduce flushing
• Internally taped seams to prevent leakage
• Three-panel construction for comfort and fit
• Adjustable drawcord for snug face seal
• Supratex brim helps shield face from sun and spray
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory
• Made in Thailand

Expert Advice
This is one of the best upgrades you can make if you already have a good wetsuit but don’t want to commit to a hooded version. The insertable bib makes a huge difference to warmth by stopping cold water flushing down your neck, and the 3mm thickness is spot-on for UK winter and autumn. Easy to use, and surprisingly effective — it’s a real cold-water essential.

Q & A

Q: How does this differ from a standard hood?
A: The insertable neck bib tucks inside your wetsuit, creating a far better seal and significantly reducing flushing compared to hoods that sit over the collar.

Q: What conditions is this best for?
A: Cold spring, autumn and winter days — typically when water temperatures are between 3° and 13°C.

Q: Will it work with any wetsuit?
A: Yes — it’s designed to work with most chest zip and back zip wetsuits, sitting comfortably under the collar.

Q: Does it feel restrictive?
A: Not at all. The three-panel design and flexible Yulex rubber allow natural head movement and comfort.

Q: Does the brim affect visibility?
A: No — the Supratex brim is low-profile and helps reduce glare and spray without blocking your view.

Q: Is it environmentally responsible?
A: Yes — it’s made with FSC-certified Yulex natural rubber, recycled linings, water-based glues and is produced in a Fair Trade Certified factory.

Q: Who is this best for?
A: Surfers who want extra warmth without switching to a hooded wetsuit, or anyone who wants a flexible, packable solution for colder days.