Editing Wetsuit (section)

==Uses==
The primary function of a wetsuit is [[thermal insulation]] to keep the wearer warm in conditions where they would otherwise lose body heat rapidly due to heat transfer by relatively large quantities of water. Secondary, and incidental, functions are buoyancy and protection from some environmental hazards such as [[Abrasion (medicine)|abrasion]], [[sunburn]], and to a lesser extent, wind chill. Wetsuits are used for thermal insulation for activities where the user is likely to be immersed in water, or frequently doused with heavy spray, often approaching from near-horizontal directions, where normal wet-weather clothing is unlikely to keep the water out. Activities include [[underwater diving]], [[sailing]], [[Lifeboat (rescue)|sea rescue]] operations, [[surfing]], [[river rafting]], [[whitewater kayaking]] and in some circumstances, endurance swimming.
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File:Decompression Dive-Preparation.JPG|alt=Two scuba divers in one-piece wetsuits and full scuba gear sitting in a boat, preparing to dive. Both divers are wearing tech rigs with back inflation BC and sling cylinders for decompression gas|Scuba divers in one-piece full-length wetsuits, one wearing a hood
File:wetsuit.jpg|alt= Kitesurfer wearing one-piece wetsuit, hanging from harness, separated from board. |One-piece suit worn by kitesurfer
File:RNLI Lifeguard Jersey.JPG|alt=RNLI crewman seated in small inflatable, wearing helmet and bright red wetsuit.|High visibility suit for sea rescue 
File:Mikebaird - Two Surfing Teens.jpg|alt=Two surfers wearing one-piece wetsuits, riding a wave.|Surfers in full one-piece wetsuits
File:AREA 47 Rafting Imster Schlucht, 2018 (cropped).jpg|In rafting, wetsuits protect against the cold and cuts and abrasion from collision with rocks after falling off
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