Cressi Facile Man 8mm Wetsuit – 8/6/5mm High-Stretch
The Facile combines substantial core insulation with a front opening, attached hood and internal water-stop bib. Thinner, flexible panels elsewhere help balance the thicker body section with movement when reaching equipment and finning.
Features and Benefits
- Flexible panels: Stretch in the material helps the suit follow shoulder, hip and knee movement. This supports reaching equipment and swimming when the suit is correctly sized.
- Water control at the openings: Double wrist and ankle seals with zips. A close seal reduces the repeated replacement of warmed water with colder water. Check that the seals sit flat and overlap properly with the rest of your exposure gear.
- Practical entry: Front zip and internal water-stop bib. Open the entry fully before changing and settle the panels into place before closing it. A backing flap or internal barrier, where fitted, interrupts the direct path of water through the zip.
- Inner lining: X-Plush interior and elastic outer. The inner surface adds comfort against the body and works with the suit’s neoprene insulation; let it dry fully between sessions.
- Reinforcement: Reinforced knees, shoulders and seat. These panels help resist everyday rubbing at contact points without requiring the whole suit to use the same tougher outer material.
- Head coverage: One-piece with attached vented hood. A properly fitted hood continues the insulation around the head and neck; settle the face opening comfortably without folding the seal.
Technical Specs
| Thickness | 8mm core with thinner flexible panels |
|---|---|
| Construction | One-piece with attached vented hood |
| Entry | Front zip and internal water-stop bib |
| Lining | X-Plush interior and elastic outer |
| Cuffs | Double wrist and ankle seals with zips |
| Shape | Pre-shaped arms and legs |
| Protection | Reinforced knees, shoulders and seat |
| Cut | Men’s |
| Format | Full suit |
Fit and Sizing
Compare your chest, waist, hips and height with the model’s size guide. The suit should sit closely without restricting breathing or shoulder movement. Settle the panels into place and check for excessive gaps or folds before deciding on a size. Match the thickness and coverage to the water conditions, activity and your own comfort. Warmth depends on fit, exposure time and the rest of your exposure gear.
Gear Care and Washing
Dive Gear Australia recommends Cressi Neoclean Wetsuit Wash or Revivex Wetsuit Shampoo for compatible neoprene. Regular cleaning helps remove salt, chlorine and everyday residue and, together with thorough drying and proper storage, helps extend your gear’s life. Use the label dilution and follow this product’s care instructions.
After every use, rinse the suit inside and out in cool fresh water to remove salt, chlorine, sand and other residue. Gently hand wash when needed using a wetsuit cleaner suitable for the material, following the cleaner’s dilution instructions and the garment care label. Rinse thoroughly after washing.
Let both sides dry completely in the shade with good airflow. Support the suit on a broad wetsuit hanger, or drape it over a wide support to avoid stretching the shoulders. Store clean and dry in a cool place away from direct sunlight, heaters, hot cars and sharp folds.
Rinse sand and salt from the zip and close hook-and-loop tabs so they cannot snag the fabric. Never force a jammed zip. Use only the zip maker’s specified lubricant and storage position; ordinary wax or silicone is not suitable for every specialist zip.
Do not machine wash, tumble dry, iron, bleach or use solvents. Follow the supplied care instructions for this suit and its zip before using any cleaning or maintenance product.











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