What does a wetsuit's neoprene bubbles provide?

Thermal insulation and buoyancy.

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  1. Thermal insulation and buoyancy ✔
  2. Extra breathing gas
  3. Better underwater hearing

Why: Gas bubbles in neoprene reduce heat conduction and give the suit low density, adding buoyancy.

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Answer: Thermal insulation and buoyancy. Gas bubbles in neoprene reduce heat conduction and give the suit low density, adding buoyancy.

  1. Scuba diving en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuba_diving
    The bubbles also give the wetsuit a low density, providing buoyancy in water.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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