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Stinger Suits or Dive Skins are full body cover swimsuits with long sleeves and legs used mainly for Jellyfish and uv protection, surfing and when diving in water temperatures above 25 °C (77 °F). They are normally made from Spandex, Polyester or Lycra material and provide little thermal protection, but do protect the skin from jellyfish stings, abrasion and sunburn. This kind of suit is better known a Stinger Suit as famously called in Australia which protect surfers against Jellyfish Stingers, Sea Lice and Sandflies. Many divers prefer a dive skin or a stinger suit over wetsuits, because it is more fleixble, comfortable, light weight and easier to wear or take off and does not restrict movements, also does not include neoprene or rubber material which may cause allergy for some and can be heavy and restrictive.

The traditional stinger suit or dive skin was designed and developed to provide full body cover protection including arms, legs and neck. Recent designs include Hood cover for the head, and are now known as the ultimate sun protection hooded stinger suit.

Stinger suits and dive skins are very popular in Australia, and for good reason, where swimmers may come across jellyfish stingers, and more importantly due to the protection against the sun UV radiation which causes sunburn and skin damage including skin cancer. Research has shown that over exposure to the sun UV radiation at an early age can increase the risk of skin cancer at later stage, so it is very important for children to be well protected when exposed to the sun.

The new generation of stinger suits and dive skins uses material which is much superior to the traditional Lycra and Spandex, provide excellent sun protection with UPF50+ UV cover which blocks >97.5% of the sun UV radiation; chlorine resistance, shape and color retention, piling resistance, breathability, durability, two way stretch for extra comfort, and a perfect fit like second skin.

Dive skins or Stinger suits are not cheap, although you can always find a good merchant offering excellent suits at a very reasonable price. Stinger suits and dive skins are also available for kids and juniors in addition to women and men and can be available in different colors and features example built-in hood, built-in bra for ladies, and bright colors for children where you can easily spot your precious ones on the beach.

For best skin protection make sure your stinger suit or dive skin provide UPF50+ UV cover which blocks over 97.5% of the sun UVA and UVB radiation. UV rays can reach your skin even when under water.