D’ARC 3/2MM CHEST ZIP
D’ARC 3/2MM CHEST ZIP
D’ARC 3/2MM CHEST ZIP
D’ARC 3/2MM CHEST ZIP
D’ARC 3/2MM CHEST ZIP

D’ARC 3/2MM CHEST ZIP

Regular price $ 300.00 USD Sale price$ 160.00 USD
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BUILD: GLUED + SATIN SEAL TAPING

MATERIAL: GEOFLEX (90% water impermeable, typically lasts 2-3 years, 1-year warranty and dries in about 3 hours.)

TEMP RANGE: 57 - 63F / 13 - 17C

RECOMMENDATION: SLIM FIT, PLEASE SIZE UP IF POSSIBLE

Joan of Arc aka d’Arc was a warrior heroine who at the age of 18 became a general for the French army. In this spirit, your d’Arc will conquer any surf session without all the swords and armor.

The d’Arc with Geoflex follows the Matuse mantra of making products Ichiban (the best) by looking forward at developing materials and construction that are built in the most sustainable ways.

Matuse’s Geoflex Limestone Rubber is made with Eco Carbon Black additive that is recycled from post-consumer scrap tires, in combination with water-based adhesives for fabric lamination, instead of conventional solvent-base glues. This helps eliminate Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) while maintaining bonding strength aka the durability you expect from Matuse. Additionally, we use a dope-dying yarn to add color before yarn extrusion, skipping traditional dying processes to save on energy and water. Also, all of our trimmed edges when cutting wetsuit patterns are reused to produce more Geoflex sheets to make more Matuse products and minimizes waste.

The d'Arc with Geoflex is fair-trade certified and is the next generation of responsible building that doesn’t sacrifice on the performance you expect.

Geoflex Technology? Learn More 

Hydrasilk: Minimizes water adsorption and maintains your suit’s overall shape memory, adding to its longevity. Hydrasilk is buttery-soft and located inside and outside of your suit, aka you won't want to take it off. 
Butterfly Collar Entry System: Built in all 3MM for mobility and lightness, keeping you toasty warm.
Oversized Knee Pads: Keep your duck diving knee pressure damage to a minimum with our oversized coverage.
• YKK Vislon Zipper: Large #10V size zipper for ease of closure and prevention of salt corrosion.
• Satin-Seal Taping: Silky smooth taping applied to the inside seams adds durability and warmth.
• Easy access external key pouch: With elastic cord on side of hip / you don't have to take your suit off to access a key or other items stored while surfing.
Fair-Trade Certified Construction -
• Water based adhesives:  Used for laminating our Hydrasilk Nylon instead of conventional solvent-based glues and minimizes Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s).
• Eco Carbon Black:  A recycled additive from post-consumer scrap tires that improves suit durability.
• Dope-dyeing yarn process:  We add color to our Nylon before yarn extrusion, skipping traditional dying processes to save on energy and water.
• Recycled Trims:  All trim from cutting patterns is reused to create more Geoflex sheets, to build more Matuse suits aka we make no waste.

Economy Ground, 2nd Day and Next Day orders will be shipped and delivered by UPS. Orders will be processed and shipped within one to two business days, excluding holidays and weekends. UPS shipping days are based on business days. Please keep this in mind when submitting your order.

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Customer Reviews

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Minkyung Park
Wrong size

I received a different size than what I ordered.
Plz check email

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Emily
INCREDIBLE suit

This wetsuit is truly amazing. The geoprene blows my mind, as I can feel that the water around me is cold but I don’t feel it inside my suit. I was a bit skeptical when I read that it was 90% water impermeable, but I am now completely convinced. When tiniest bit of water does get in, it warms up immediately and stays warm. I was out for 75 minutes in 63 degree water, and there were times I was actually overheating. By the end of my session I was no longer hot, but I wasn’t anywhere even close to being cold.

The material is soft, smooth, and flexible. I’m really impressed with the mobility I have in my shoulders, while the fit stays so tight. I also love the fact I’m not being strangled by the collar of the chest zip, as I have been in some other wetsuits.

Full disclaimer: it IS difficult to get on. But it’s a high quality tight wetsuit so that’s to be expected. Getting yourself into it might make you sweat. Turns out that the suit being a bit damp actually makes it easier to put on, so that’s a plus if you’re not waiting long between sessions. I’ve never had a suit before where it being wet actually helps.

If you have the luxury of trying before you buy, do. I’m 5’0, 122 lbs with the measurements 37-26-38 and the 6S fits like a glove. It’s an effort to get on, but once I’m in it, it’s great. Not too long in the legs when I pull the knee pads all the way up. It’s definitely a slim fit, and I’m pushing the end of the limit for the 6S, but made it work.

I was warned that it’s difficult to get out of. That is also true, but honestly I have more trouble getting out of front zips with my double-wide shoulders. Getting the chest zip opening over my shoulders and down my arms feels like a breeze in comparison to trying to bust out of a front zip with the wetsuit crawling back over each shoulder as soon as you get the other one out. It might take a bit of practice to get it, but in my opinion it’s not even half as hard.

10/10 would recommend.

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Jean Barnla Capitali
The only proper wetsuit brand - especially for female surfers!

Matuse suits exceed all other brands in terms of comfort, design, functionality, and durability. From their spring suits to their 5/4 mm, all of their wetsuits provide a comfortable and sleek fit that I have not been able to find with any other female wetsuit brand. The suits also dry the most quickly compared to other brands. I highly recommend Matuse…it’s the only proper wetsuit for any water temp or swell. Ichiban is ichiban.

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Joy Dahlberg
Almost Perfect

Fits great, comfortable. I'm 5'6, 130 lbs and ordered a size 8. I wanted to love this wetsuit, but I like to wear my hair in a bun while surfing, and the neck is too high, it pulls on all the hair under the bun when I'm paddling. Gotta wear my hair down to not be annoyed the whole time

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Alix Clemente
As always, the best!

I have the d’Arc wetsuit for every season. It’s buttery, flexible, and fits like a glove. I have a whole closet of wetsuits but I highly prefer to wear my d’Arc daily. Matuse is one of the best in the game when it comes to wetsuits and customer service. Thank you Matuse, I’m a forever customer 🙌🏼