Patagonia Yulex Water Heater Hooded 2MM Neoprene Wetsuit Vest

Top 3 Reasons We Love This
1. One of the easiest ways to add serious warmth without changing your wetsuit
2. Hooded design makes a huge difference on cold, windy days
3. Lightweight, flexible and comfortable under any chest zip or back zip suit

Product Description
The Patagonia Yulex Water Heater Hooded Wetsuit Vest is a smart layering piece designed to dramatically boost warmth under your existing wetsuit. Perfect for surfers who don’t want to upgrade to a thicker or fully hooded suit, this hooded vest adds insulation where you lose the most heat — your core and your head.

The hood is made from 2mm Yulex natural rubber and lined with a warm, fast-drying thermal microgrid, helping retain heat without feeling bulky or restrictive. The vest body uses a slightly thinner 1.5mm Yulex construction, keeping it flexible and comfortable under your suit while adding noticeable core warmth. An outer-neck baffle helps shut out water and reduce flushing, which makes a bigger difference than you might expect in cold, windy conditions.

The adjustable face opening lets you dial in the fit for comfort and warmth, and the soft, stretchy materials sit smoothly under chest zip and back zip wetsuits alike. Ideal for extending the life of your winter suit, or for adding warmth on those borderline cold days, this is a brilliant bit of kit for UK surfers who want more flexibility in their setup.

Features
• Hood thickness: 2mm
• Body thickness: 1.5mm
• Hood material: 85% Yulex natural rubber / 15% synthetic rubber
• Hood lining: 95% polyester (51% recycled) / 5% recycled elastane inverted microgrid
• Body lining: High-stretch 100% recycled polyester jersey
• Exterior: 88% recycled polyester / 12% recycled elastane
• FSC-certified natural rubber (Preferred by Nature)
• Chlorine-free synthetic rubber
• Laminated with solvent-free AquaA water-based glue
• Adjustable face opening with elastic cord and cinch lock
• Outer-neck baffle helps prevent water entry
• Glued and blindstitched construction for durability
• Designed to be worn under a wetsuit
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory
• Made in Thailand
• Weight: 386 g

Expert Advice
This is a really underrated piece of cold-water kit. If your suit is still in good condition but you’re starting to feel the cold, adding a hooded vest like this can transform your sessions. The hood makes a massive difference on windy days, and the thinner body panel means it doesn’t feel restrictive or uncomfortable under your suit. Ideal for UK winter, early spring and late autumn, or for anyone who feels the cold but wants to keep their setup flexible.

Q & A

Q: What’s the main benefit of a hooded vest?
A: It adds warmth to both your core and your head — two of the biggest heat-loss areas — without needing to buy a thicker or hooded wetsuit.

Q: Will this work with a chest zip wetsuit?
A: Yes. It’s designed to sit comfortably under both chest zip and back zip suits.

Q: Is it too bulky under a wetsuit?
A: No. The 1.5mm body keeps it low-profile and flexible, so it layers comfortably under most suits.

Q: What conditions is this best for?
A: Cold autumn, winter and early spring sessions — especially windy days or when your current suit is just not quite warm enough.

Q: Can I use this instead of a hood?
A: Yes — it includes a built-in hood, making it a great alternative to separate hoods or hooded suits.

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

Q: Who is this best for?
A: Surfers who want extra warmth without replacing their wetsuit, or anyone who feels the cold and wants a flexible layering solution.