Abstract: This invention relates to garments for protecting the wearer from cold during aquatic sports such as windsurfing. For various reasons neither the conventional wet suit nor any conventional dry suit may be described totally satisfactory for windsurfing. It is essential to retain considerable freedom of arm movement and also to keep a stylish appearance, particularly for competitive work. To meet these conflicting requirements, there is provided a one piece garment in which leg portions 2 and a body portion 1 are of expanded rubber and close fitting, while the arm portions 3 are of loose fitting waterproof material giving freedom for the arms but providing less thermal insulation.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide thermal insulation for the hands or feet of aquatic sportsmen such as windsurfers, water skiers, or divers, while, in the case of the hand, allowing a natural grip to be retained. In order to achieve this a glove or foot cover 1 of thin and flexible waterproof material is provided with a wrist or ankle seal 7 which sealingly engages a wrist or ankle seal 6 of a suit 3, such as a dry suit. In order to avoid pressure on the wearer's wrist or ankle, and allow warm air from within the suit to circulate under the glove or foot cover, a band 5 of resilient plastics material is worn over the wrist or ankle and the seals 6 and 7 are stretched over the band.