Deep Sea Diver Hoodie - Abyss Black edition
Built with Special Forces technology designed for the abyss.
- The thickest, warmest fleece we’ve ever used
- Used in British Special Forces drysuit systems
- Four-way stretch for unrestricted movement
- Breathable, fast-drying, and odour-resistant
- Double-lined snorkel hood with two-way zip
Over 80% of the deep ocean remains unexplored. And you can see why. With sub zero temperatures, freaky alien-looking creatures, pressures that can crush steel, and the abyss, it’s not the most welcoming. Luckily it comes with some astonishing cold weather Special Forces tech, that we turned into a hoodie and vest.
In the freezing blackness of the North Sea and underneath the Arctic ice, a wetsuit isn’t going to keep you alive. For divers operating in the coldest, darkest and most hostile environments on Earth – where the water temperature drops below 10°C – the survival system of anyone who values their life is the drysuit.
An impermeable shell that creates a seal of warm air around the body, wearing a drysuit is a bit like wearing an actual seal. But at the heart of this underwater system you won’t find foam, rubber, or blubber. But fleece. Insanely thick, astonishingly warm, flexible, fleece. Naturally you’ll find the most badass drysuit fleece on the planet belongs to the British Special Forces – guys who don’t mind a bit of a splash about in some cold water. So we took their fleece – after asking them nicely – and turned it into the Deep Sea Diver Hoodie.
At 539 grams per square metre, this is the densest fleece we’ve ever used. And that means the Deep Sea Diver Hoodie traps more heat than any other hoodie we’ve made. It breathes, wicks, and is fast-drying and odour-resistant. Four-way elasticity means it bends, stretches and rebounds in any direction. We added egg-shaped pockets for warmth, and a double-lined snorkel hood creates a protective microclimate around your head, sealing in warmth and blocking out the elements.
Technical Details
Built with the same fleece used inside military drysuits.
Why deep sea divers trust fleece, not foam
Unlike wetsuits, which trap water next to the skin, a drysuit keeps you completely dry. Staying warm depends on what’s underneath. Fleece became the go-to insulation because it’s hydrophobic, lightweight and keeps its loft even when damp from condensation. It moves moisture away from the body, traps air for insulation and dries fast between dives. It’s the material that made cold-water diving possible.
At 539 grams per square metre, this is the thickest fleece we’ve ever used.
Built for sub-zero temperatures and full-range motion
While traditional heavy fleeces sacrifice mobility for warmth, our fleece is engineered for both. Its four-way elasticity means it bends, stretches and rebounds in any direction. It moves like a baselayer but insulates like a winter shell. You can climb in it, sleep in it, or disappear into a snowstorm in it. Because it’s breathable and moisture-managing, it keeps you dry and warm in every layer system you put together, whether for city commutes or Arctic treks.
A history of dry diving
Drysuits were first developed in the 1930s and '40s for military and commercial divers operating in the freezing seas. Early versions were made from vulcanised rubber and sealed with crude cuffs and collars. By the 1960s and ‘70s, new materials such as neoprene and trilaminate fabrics, along with the invention of waterproof zips, transformed them into lightweight, flexible survival systems. Unlike wetsuits that let a thin layer of water in, drysuits keep the body completely sealed from the elements, using trapped air and fleece insulation for warmth.
Soft inside and tough outside, this is deep sea insulation for dry land.
Size + Fit
The Deep Sea Diver Hoodie has a relaxed fit.
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Fits chest | 83 - 90 | 91 - 98 | 99 - 106 | 107 - 114 | 115 - 122 | 123 - 130 |
| Fits waist | 71 - 76 | 76 - 81 | 81 - 86 | 86 - 91 | 91 - 96 | 96 - 101 |
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Fits chest | 33 - 36 | 36 - 39 | 39 - 42 | 42 - 45 | 45 - 48 | 48 - 51 |
| Fits waist | 28 - 30 | 30 - 32 | 32 - 34 | 34 - 36 | 36 - 38 | 38 - 40 |
