NRS HydroSkin 0.5 Jacket, Women's

NRS HydroSkin 0.5 Jacket, Women's is one of the most popular items in the NRS HydroSkin range. It is a thin neoprene thermal jacket for women with a full-length front zip. You can wear it over a swimsuit. Or put it on over a Shorty or Farmer Jane wetsuit, and the short suit becomes full-immersion protection. The zip lets you adapt quickly when the weather on the water changes.

Key benefits of the NRS HydroSkin 0.5 women's jacket

✓ 0.5 mm HydroSkin neoprene – a thin layer that keeps you warm without getting in the way of paddling

✓ Titanium adhesive – titanium particles in the adhesive reflect body heat back to the body

✓ Stretchy outer – nylon and spandex fabric stretches with you and doesn't soak up water

✓ Pleasant interior – soft, smooth and water-resistant, so it feels good on bare skin

✓ Rashguard underarm panels – better ventilation where you heat up most while paddling

✓ Full-length front zip – durable YKK zip, the jacket is easy to take off

✓ Only 318 g – easy to pack in a dry bag as a spare

Construction and details

Easy on
The jacket closes with a full-length front YKK zip. No need to pull it over your head, so it's easy to put on even while sitting in a kayak or on a paddle board. When you warm up, just unzip it.

Back and sleeves
NRS Rashguard fabric panels are sewn in under the arms. They let air and moisture through better, so you sweat less on long paddles. The photo shows the back of the jacket and the sleeve cut.

Close fit for women
The cut is shaped for a woman's figure and for paddling. The jacket fits close, so less water gets underneath and the warmth stays in. Flat seams don't rub against the skin.

Pairing with a wetsuit
Over a Shorty or Farmer Jane wetsuit, the jacket covers your shoulders and arms. Together they work as full-immersion protection, and on a warm day you can take the jacket off.

Materials and specifications

Neoprene and fabric
The jacket is made from 0.5 mm HydroSkin neoprene, for which NRS uses Terraprene neoprene. The outer is 6 oz nylon and spandex fabric. The fabric is bonded to the neoprene with a water-based adhesive mixed with titanium particles.

Specifications
Neoprene: 0.5 mm HydroSkin
Outer fabric: 6 oz nylon and spandex
Underarm panels: NRS Rashguard
Titanium adhesive: yes
Seams: flat
Closure: full-length front YKK zip
Fit: close, women's
Weight: 318 g

How to choose the size of the NRS HydroSkin 0.5 women's jacket

The NRS size chart shows body measurements, not garment measurements. Measure your chest, waist and hips, then compare them with the chart. The jacket should fit close to your body. In the manufacturer's photos, models 165 cm and 176 cm tall wear size M.

Who is the NRS HydroSkin 0.5 women's jacket for?

✓ SUP paddlers on a cool morning or evening

✓ Kayakers in spring and autumn

✓ Those who have a Shorty or Farmer Jane wetsuit and want to cover their arms

✓ As a warm layer over a swimsuit when the water is still cool

This is thin neoprene, not a thick wetsuit. It keeps you warm on a cool day, but for very cold water choose a thicker wetsuit or a dry suit.

The NRS HydroSkin 0.5 is a lightweight women's neoprene jacket that always comes in handy in a dry bag. VAKA Sport is the official NRS distributor in the Baltic states, and this jacket comes with a 24-month warranty.