The crew of Star Trek’s Starship Enterprise may consider deep space “the final frontier,” but in reality, there’s an unexplored world far closer to home, albeit with just as many dangers as lurk amidst the stars.
The deep ocean, an abyss we’ve hardly scratched the surface of, is extremely cold, unforgiving and home to pressure levels capable of crushing steel.
Those who explore its relentless depths require specialized equipment that can stand up to the test — and sometimes, that equipment informs product development above the surface.
Vollebak’s latest release bridges the gap between underwater tech and surface-level exploration. It looks like a simple fleece, but it’s made from the same material that keeps British Special Forces alive in waters that routinely dip below 50°F.
Deep dive
Standard wetsuits are fine for surfing in chilly sets, but when it comes to protecting divers operating in the coldest, harshest waters on our big blue planet, only a drysuit will keep them alive.
