Metalux® Undersuit (100g, 200g, 300g)

Metalux® is a unique undersuit material. Northern Diver designed Metalux® to be one of the most lightweight, high-performance and high spec, insulating materials available. We've designed our Metalux® range to be suitable for use in conjunction with all our neoprene and membrane drysuits.

Why does Metalux® have such an enviable reputation?

We're proud to say it's one of the most effective insulative materials available. We've developed these undersuits to insulate and reflect a diver's own body heat back to them. This thermal radiation is combined with reducing air movement through our design to further help the dive retain warmth.

Our Metalux® range retains these impressive insulating qualities whether dry, wet or compressed. The quilted construction means that the undersuits' thermal performance and integrity is retained throughout the life of the garment.

Metalux® undersuits are durable, hard wearing and machine washable.

The flexible panels on the lower back, shoulders, cuffs and feet of each Metalux® undersuit provide exceptional freedom of movement, without sacrificing warmth. We fleece-line the inside of our Metalux® undersuits for comfort and further, added warmth. For your convenience, there's pockets on the thighs and a zipped left chest pocket. We've also developed them to be bacteria and fungus resistant. Not only are Metalux® undersuits machine washable, they'll withstand multiple washes.

What undersuits are in the Metalux® range?

100g (Temperate)

The 100gsm Metalux® has a tog rating of 4.2.
It's available in sizes: S, M, ML, MLR, MR, MLT, L, LR, LT, XL, XLR, XLT, XXL, XXLR, XXXL, XXXLR

200g (Arctic)

The 200gsm Metalux® has a tog rating of 4.3. It's available in sizes: S, M, ML, MLR, MR, MLT, L, LR, LT, XL, XLR, XLT, XXL, XXLR, XXXL, XXXLR

300g (Arctic)

The 300gsm Metalux® has a tog rating of 4.4.
It's available in sizes: S, M, ML, MLR, MR, MLT, L, LR, XL, XLR, XLT, XXL, XXLR, XXXL, XXXLR

What is each Metalux® undersuit designed for?

We class our Metalux® 100g as a temperate undersuit. It's most commonly used for UK Summer diving conditions. We'd only suggest wearing it in colder conditions when worn with a drysuit with thermal properties.

If you feel the cold more or need an undersuit that provides extra thermal protection, we'd suggest you take a look at the Metalux® Arctic 200g and Arctic 300g.

The 200g Metalux® variant is, like the 300g, designed for cold to very cold conditions. It's the intermediate weight and tog in our Metalux® range, sitting between the Arctic 300g and the Temperate 100g. Choosing this undersuit rather than the lighter or heavier models is a personal preference. However, we would advise that it depends on your personal thermal requirements, whether your drysuit offers insulation and if you choose to wear your Metalux® undersuit with other thermal protection.

Our thickest undersuit in the Metalux® family is the Arctic 300g. It's designed for and suited to more extreme diving conditions, although we also recommend it for use with drysuits that don't have thermal properties; like Membrane and Tri-laminate drysuits.

How do I wash my Metalux Undersuit?

Our Metalux Arctic and Temperate undersuits (as with our Thermicore and Thermalux undersuit) have been specifically designed to be machine washable. We advise you select a cool wash (no higher than a 40° wash) and don't add any fabric conditioner - or other additives - just use standard washing detergent. The only other guide is that the undersuit must be allowed to dry naturally not tumble or machine dried. Once fully dry, the undersuit can be hung on a garment hanger or simply stored in a dry environment, away from direct sunlight or any other heat sources.

When will I receive my order?

International Delivery Times

UK Mainland Delivery Times

UK Extended Areas Delivery Times

Please note delivery times may be extended during busy periods.

EU Areas

Please note that due to changes by HMRC, orders being shipped to EU countries will not be shipped on the same day as they are invoiced. EU Orders will now be shipped on the next working day. This only applies to E.U. orders. Domestic and Worldwide shipments remain the same.

Collect In Store?

When you go to the online checkout, you can opt to collect your items in store. We'll let you know when your order is ready for you to collect. Your order will normally be ready to collect the next working day.

Returns, refunds or exchanges?

You can return any item within 28 days of receipt for a refund, provided the item is unused, in its original packaging and in 'as new' condition.

Items will be refunded in full (less postage) if received within 28 days from the date of despatch.

THIS RETURNS POLICY DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS. DETAILS OF WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU OR CONSUMER DIRECT.

We aim to deal with all returns and exchanges on the day they arrive, however please allow longer during peak periods.

You can return the item(s) by dropping them off in store or by returning the item(s) by post. We do not insist on a specific courier service for the return, so please use the most economical or appropriate method for returning the item(s).

Northern Diver (Int) Ltd
Appley Lane North
Appley Bridge
Wigan
Lancashire
WN6 9AE

If an item becomes faulty after a period of time then please contact customer services (01257 254 444 or [email protected]) prior to returning the item. We will either repair or replace the item at our discretion.