The Sooruz Thermo Hooded Rash Vest is a properly versatile piece of cold-water kit — wear it UNDER your wetsuit for an extra warmth layer in deep winter, or as a standalone top for mid-summer surf, SUP, and swim sessions. The hood adds head and neck coverage without the bulk of a separate neoprene hood. Current Sooruz line, no sale.

Key features

• Thermal fleece-lined interior — warmth-adding layer that works alone or under a wetsuit
• Integrated hood — head and neck coverage without a separate hood
• Long-sleeve cut — full upper-body coverage
• Stretch fabric — full mobility for paddling, surfing, swimming
• UPF sun protection — built into the fabric for standalone summer use
• Quick-dry fabric — wear out of the water without it staying clammy

Specification

Size chart

Men's Sizing (based on the current Sooruz pattern):

Sooruz sizes typically run slim through the chest — if between sizes, sizing up is usually the right call. For sizing advice, call us on 01492 588001.

When to wear cold-water accessories

• Thin gloves (1.5mm) — UK water 14-18°C. Spring/autumn shoulder seasons; warm-water travel for dexterity.
• Open-palm mittens (2mm) — UK water 8-14°C. Better warmth than full-finger gloves while preserving palm-feel for paddle/rope/board grip.
• Standard gloves (3mm) — UK water 6-12°C. Full UK winter cold-water spec for surf/SUP/swim.
• Hood (2mm) — UK water below 12°C. Heat loss through the head is significant; a hood extends your cold-water session length dramatically.
• Beanie (2mm neoprene) — UK water 10-15°C, or open-water swim use where a hood is too restrictive. Maintains warmth without full head coverage.
• Thermo rash vest — adds an extra warmth layer under any wetsuit in winter, or worn as a standalone summer top for sun protection and chafe-prevention.

About Sooruz

Sooruz is a French watersports brand founded in 1999 in La Rochelle, building wetsuits and accessories designed by riders for riders. Innovation and environmental responsibility sit at the core — Sooruz pioneered Oysterprene® neoprene (made using recycled oyster shells and bio-based components), alongside recycled fabrics, water-based glues, and circular initiatives for used wetsuits.

Sooruz's cold-water accessory range (gloves, hoods, beanies, and thermo rash vests) is built around the same Storm Dry interior lining used in the flagship Guru wetsuits — the difference between a session you cut short and one you stay out for. Small kit, big impact.

Honest advice from us

The Thermo Hooded Rash Vest is one of those pieces of kit that earns its place across multiple seasons. UK winter: wear it under a 5/4/3 wetsuit for an extra warmth layer. UK summer: wear it as a standalone top for SUP, surf and swim sessions — UPF sun protection and chafe prevention built in. Three sizes in stock (M, L, XL). Small is currently out of stock at the supplier. 01492 588001 for sizing.

Pairs well with

Sooruz Guru 5mm surf boots for full cold-water foot/hand/head coverage · A Sooruz wetsuit shampoo for proper aftercare (rinse with fresh water and let dry inside-out after every session) · A changing robe for car-park changing · A small dry bag for kit transport

Free UK postage over £50.