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Rip Curl launches most forgettable wetsuit ever made

Introducing Elasto: A wetsuit so stretchy, lightweight and quick drying you’ll forget it’s on.

From a springsuit on a tropical surf trip to a hooded 5/4 at dawn in the North Atlantic, the best wetsuit is the one you forget you’re wearing. The new Rip Curl Elasto wetsuit is built for exactly that. It’s the lightest suit Rip Curl has ever made, and the lining is touch-dry in under 30 minutes, handy when your next session is only a few hours away.

Worn by the world champ

2025 World Champion Molly Picklum wears the Elasto in competition for the first time at the Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

Leaders in wetsuit innovation for more than 50 years, Rip Curl has today unveiled its most advanced performance wetsuit yet, the Elasto.

Combining exceptional stretch, ultra lightweight construction and a thermal lining that becomes touch-dry in under 30 minutes in typical conditions, the Elasto has been designed with one goal in mind: to be forgotten.

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The launch marks the latest chapter in Rip Curl’s ongoing pursuit of innovation, pushing the boundaries of surfing performance.

“I’ve been wearing Rip Curl wetsuits for decades, and I can honestly say the Elasto is the best one I’ve ever worn,” said three-time World Surfing Champion Mick Fanning.

So stretchy

Stretch

Central to the Elasto’s performance is its exceptional stretch. The outer Elastomax jersey, Infinity Foam and inner E-Dry lining work together to deliver flexibility, while the One-Piece Boomerang Panel across the upper torso removes seams from key paddle zones for greater freedom through the shoulders and arms.

OuterElastomax jersey
MiddleInfinity Foam
InnerE-Dry lining

Your shoulders will thank you on the long paddle out to the peak.

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So quick drying

E-Dry liningTouch-dry in under 30 minutesAbout as long as a post-surf coffee.

The Elasto also addresses a familiar frustration for surfers around the world: pulling on a wet wetsuit. Its quick-drying E-Dry lining actively drains water away from the internal surface, becoming touch-dry in under 30 minutes in typical conditions.

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So lightweight

The lightest wetsuit Rip Curl has ever made, the Elasto uses Infinity Foam through the upper body to reduce weight and water retention, allowing easier, less restricted movement.

“We can’t wait for surfers to finally experience the Elasto,” said Michael Ray, Rip Curl’s General Manager of Wetsuits. “We are incredibly proud of our history of wetsuit innovation, and the Elasto builds on that legacy. It represents another significant step forward in our pursuit of making the ultimate products for surfing.”

Oyster shells and rubber trees

OCENA foam
74%
Bio-based content through the main body of the suit
Natural rubber, FSC-certifiedOyster shell powderPlant-based oils

Through the main body of the wetsuit, the Elasto uses OCENA foam, made with 74% bio-based content, including natural rubber from FSC-certified plantations, oyster shell powder and plant-based oils.

Every seam is reinforced with Rip Curl’s Ultimate Tape for durability and added protection against water entry. Profiled arms and legs follow the body’s natural form, with contoured panels designed to support freedom of movement.

From springsuits to hooded 5/4s

The full Elasto range will include men’s, women’s and kids’ wetsuits in styles and thicknesses suited to a variety of water temperatures. The range will span jackets and springsuits through to 3/2 and 4/3 steamers and hooded 5/4s, alongside booties, hoods and gloves.

Woman in a wetsuit blowing a bubblegum bubble behind a shop counter Surfer crouched in a deep blue barrel under floodlights On landIn the water

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The global launch coincides with the 2026 Rip Curl Pro Portugal, where members of Rip Curl’s Championship Tour team, including 2025 World Champion Molly Picklum, will wear the Elasto in competition for the first time.

You’ll forget it’s on

The Elasto will be available from October 16, 2026, at select Rip Curl stores worldwide, independent core surf retailers and ripcurl.com.