Editing Wetsuit (section)

===Thickness===
Wetsuits are available in different thicknesses depending on the conditions for which they are intended.<ref name=Williams2003/> The neoprene foam is available in thicknesses up to 10&nbsp;mm,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blacklipwetsuits.com.au/product/10mm-commercial-wobbegong-wetsuit/ |title=10mm Commercial Wobbegong Wetsuit |website=blacklipwetsuits.com.au |access-date=14 October 2024 }}</ref> though 7&nbsp;mm and less are most common. The thicker the suit, the warmer it will keep the wearer, but the more it will restrict movement. Because wetsuits offer significant protection from [[jellyfish]], [[coral]], sunburn and other hazards, many divers opt to wear a thin suit which provides minimal insulation (sometimes called a "bodysuit" or [[dive skins]]) even when the water is warm enough to comfortably forego insulating garments.<ref name=Williams2003/> A thick suit will restrict mobility, and as the thickness is increased the suit may become impractical, depending on the application. This is one reason why [[dry suit]]s may be preferable for some applications. A wetsuit is normally specified in terms of its [[wikt:thickness|thickness]] and style. For instance, a wetsuit with a [[torso]] thickness of 5&nbsp;mm and a [[limb (anatomy)|limb]] thickness of 3&nbsp;mm will be described as a "5/3". With new technologies the neoprene is getting more flexible. Modern 4/3 wetsuits, for instance, may feel as flexible as a 3/2 of only a few years ago. Some suits have extra layers added for key areas such as the lower back. Improved flexibility may come at the cost of greater compressibility, which reduces insulation at depth, but this is only important for diving.