Xcel is a wetsuit company first and foremost. R&D is a crucial aspect to product success, and a cornerstone of our positioning in the marketplace. Each of our products are designed in the US in our factory in Hawaii, where all products undergo test after test to ensure the most competitive fit and performance. We are dedicated to accessing the best technologies and materials. This is our competitive advantage. There are no gimmicks. Every inch of the product serves a purpose. It is with this confidence that we instill trust and reliability with our ambassadors, partners and most importantly our customers.

Xcel Channel Flex Technology

Exterior Technology

Channel Flex

Weightless, Unrestrictive Movement

Channel Flex, Xcel’s newest material technology, completely reinvents the wetsuit experience. This exterior lightweight, hydrophobic gridded material breaks up tension by reducing fiber and water weight, allowing a surfer to have complete free-range of motion.

Where to Find?

You can find Channel Flex in our Drylock Series, Comp X, Infiniti, and Phoenix wetsuits.

Interior technology

Thermo Dry Infrared (TDIR)

Performance Warmth

The all new Thermo Dry Infrared (IR) interior is exclusive to Xcel. It is lighter weight and more flexible, with a plush heat generating Infrared fiber that maximizes warmth while providing high level stretch and performance.

Where to Find?

You can find TDIR in our Comp Series.

Interior Technology

Thermo Dry Celliant (TDC)

Maximum Warmth And Heat

Thermo Dry Celliant (TDC), is a rare, earth mineral-based fiber woven
into a smart textile, which increases blood flow to muscle tissue by transferring the body’s naturally produced heat into infrared energy. (Vasodilation)

* The FDA has determined that Celliant products are medical devices as defined in section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and are general wellness products.

Where to find?

You can find TDC in our Comp X wetsuits.

Interior Technology

Thermo Dry Inferno (TDI)

Thermo Dry Inferno offers superior warmth high pile interior. Not only does it create thermo warmth from within, but it also retains the heat generated to create an unmatched warmth for the most extreme climates.

Where to Find?

You can find Celliant Black in our Drylock Series.

Xcel Celliant Black Technology

Interior Technology

Celliant Black

Unmatched, Continuous Warmth

Celliant Black Smartfiber Technology - the warmest wetsuit technology on the market. Next generation TDC (Thermo Dry Celliant) uses enhanced heat-retaining materials to maintain the warmth generated through the infrared process, with brushed hollow fibers enhancing the air particles trapped between your body and suit.

* The FDA has determined that Celliant products are medical devices as defined in section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and are general wellness products.

Where to Find?

You can find Celliant Black in our Drylock Series.

Xcel Ultra Stretch IR Technology

Interior Technology

Ultra Stretch IR

Ultimate Stretch and Infrared Warmth

Ultra Stretch IR is the softest, lightest, stretchiest infrared smart fiber we’ve ever developed. Ultra Stretch IR provides the perfect balance of warmth and comfort.

Where to Find?

You can find Ultra Stretch IR in our Drylock and Infiniti Series.

Interior Technology

Thermo Dry Radiant (TDR)

Reflected Internal Heat Distribution

Thermo Dry Radiant utilizes a metal lining under the textile that blocks cold temperatures from penetrating the outer layer and reflects heat generated within the wetsuit back towards the body, keeping you in a constant state of warmth.

Where to find?

You can find Radiant Rebound in our Infiniti Series.

Xcel Thermolite IR Technology

Interior Technology

Thermolite IR

Enhanced Warmth And Stretch

A lightweight, stretchy, quick drying fiber that is infrared infused to enhance warmth by helping create and hold heat generated by the body.

Where to Find?

You can find Thermolite IR in our Axis Series, Comp, Infiniti, and Phoenix wetsuits.