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A zipperless wetsuit constructed of a plurality of panels of material, some of which are stretchier than others. A majority of an upper body region of the wetsuit is constructed of panels of highly stretchable wetsuit material which utilizes a central layer of foam rubber and one or two surrounding

A zipperless wetsuit constructed of a plurality of panels of material, some of which are stretchier than others. A majority of an upper body region of the wetsuit is constructed of panels of highly stretchable wetsuit material which utilizes a central layer of foam rubber and one or two surrounding laminates of nylon having a higher denier value than previous wetsuits. Strategic panels of the wetsuit are constructed of single nylon laminate foam rubber material which has maximum pliability and stretchability. A double-collar upper entryway allows a wearer to enter the suit without the use of a zipper. An inner collar includes an aperture which may be stretched apart to allow entry of the wearer. An outer collar extends over the head of the wearer in a continuous circle to seal the inner collar against the wearer's neck. A rear bib attached to the back of the suit has a pair of adjustment straps which extend around either side of the neck of the wearer to couple with the outer surface of the outer collar and render the entry portion water-tight. Various panels of the suit are made of conventional material, with panels of varying flexibility to reduce the transitions between the less stretchy and more stretchy portions.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A wetsuit, comprising:a body portion including an entryway between shoulders of the wetsuit made at least in part of material adapted to stretch to allow a human to enter the wetsuit therethrough;a bib extending from a front or rear side of said body portion and adapted t

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A wetsuit, comprising:a body portion including an entryway between shoulders of the wetsuit made at least in part of material adapted to stretch to allow a human to enter the wetsuit therethrough;a bib extending from a front or rear side of said body portion and adapted to pivot in a generally vertical plane with respect to said body portion, said bib having a circular portion adapted to stretch over the head of a wearer and overlie and form a closure for said entryway; anda tubular neck attached to and formed of material more stretchy than said circular portion, said neck adapted to snugly conform to a human neck and prevent water ingress to the wetsuit at that location.