NST was initially developed by BARE in 2000. This technology makes suits without a single seam stitch. Instead, seams are double-glued and heat taped inside and out. This BARE exclusive delivers superior performance and maximizes the life of your drysuit or wetsuit by eliminating holes in the neoprene from stitching. NST can be found on all neoprene drysuits.
The patented ATX system provides amazing flexibility when you’re bending, kneeling and reaching upward. It works by maintaining a tucked fold in the center of the suit allowing the top and bottom to move independently of each other. This great feature eliminates the need for a cumbersome crotch strap.
Using hot air, a polyurethane tape is applied to a sewn seam, combining the seam and tape into a weld. The combination actually becomes stronger than the surrounding material—creating an unbreakable seam. SWT can be found on the Nex-Gen.