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
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.
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 Series.
Interior Technology
Thermo Dry Celliant (TDC)
Maximum Warmth And Heat
Thermo Dry Celliant (TDC) Smartfiber material has been clinically proven to generate increased blood flow at the site of application in healthy individuals. When your body increases blood flow, muscles become more alert and less fatigued. Your body also increases the amount of heat production due to the infrared process. TDC from Xcel can be distinguished by the eye-catching heat map pattern.
* 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
Radiant Rebound
Reflected Internal Heat Distribution
This advancement utilizes a metal lining under the textile that blocks cold temperatures from penetrating the outer layer while reflecting heat generated inside 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.
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.