By Dan Fauzi

Published: Friday, 24 June 2022 at 12:00 am

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A wetsuit changing mat’s a nifty piece of tri kit that you don’t realise you’re missing until you can’t live without it! You’ll discover how important your trusty mat becomes after swim sessions; a mat will allow you to create your own comfortable space for changing in and out of your wetsuit while protecting your feet and the wetsuit’s materials.

Concrete, beach sand and other floor debris can damage wetsuits. Changing mats help to avoid this, as the durable, waterproof material will keep your feet and your suit from touching the ground at all. The mats often function as self-contained bags, too, so you can pull the drawstrings to keep your wet belongings in one easy-to-carry place.

For triathletes especially, where changing out of wetsuits quickly and easily is essential, changing mats are a particularly helpful addition. They can reduce the risk of damaging your feet on the hard floor, and will help to keep your wetsuit in better shape for longer. Read on for a hand-picked selection of our favourite wetsuit changing mats…

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• How to store your wetsuit

Best wetsuit changing mats to buy in 2022

Zone3 Changing Mat

• Buy now from Wiggle (£18.00), Amazon (£18.00).

From Zone3, a brand that often features in our grouptests here at 220 Triathlon, and at a price that’s slightly more affordable than other options in the list – this all-purpose wetsuit changing mat definitely stands out.

The mat uses a convenient drawstring system that turns it into a bag, allowing you to easily bundle up and transport your wet belongings. The mat itself unfolds into a circle with a raised edge that’s designed to be used on a variety of different surfaces. Included is a carry bag to keep it safe when it’s not in use.