Fourth Element Thermocline Shorts are women's shorts designed to be worn under a wetsuit, or on their own in warmer water, to add thermal protection for the body core. The close-fitting fabric does not ride up under a wetsuit, and a high back keeps them in place when paddling or swimming. They can also be worn under board shorts, or with a Thermocline short sleeve top.

Main features

• Neoprene free.
• Outer fabric contains 78% recycled nylon.
• Lightweight.
• Wind and waterproof fabric.
• Breathable.
• Neutrally buoyant.
• Machine washable.
• Fourth Element rates its warmth as equivalent to 2mm of neoprene.

Fabric and care

• Face: 78% Econyl regenerated nylon / 22% elastane
• Back: 94% polyester / 6% elastane
• Machine wash at 30°C

Details

• Fit: Thermocline fabric loosens slightly once it is in the water, so Fourth Element advises a tight fit when trying it on dry.
• Made in Poland, EU

Size guide for size M

From Fourth Element's size chart for this product:

• Height: 168-175 cm (66-69 in)
• Chest: 86-94 cm (34-37 in)
• Waist: 69-77 cm (27-31 in)
• Inside leg: 77-81 cm (31-32 in)

Options on this listing

This page is the women's Thermocline Shorts in size M (part number TL2WSM, Fourth Element product code TL2WS). Use the size buttons to see the other sizes.