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Whites Manufacturing Releases Thermal Fusion Undergarment

Oct 28th, 2011  Thermal Fusion sets a new standard in warmth and flexibility Victoria, BC Oct 28th, 2011 - Whites Manufacturing, developers of the revolutionary Fusion Dry Suit, announces the Nov 1st release of the Thermal Fusion Undergarment. A high performance diving undergarment, the Thermal Fusion maximizes warmth, while providing unrivalled flexibility and fit. At the heart of the Thermal Fusion is patent pending ThermalCORE technology. Inspired by the Whites Fusion dry suit, ThermalCORE technology is a unique, dual layer design. The first layer, a loose cut core constructed of Polartec Classic 200 fleece, fits a wide size range, and does not restrict movement. The second, outer layer is a Polartec Power Stretch Pro compression skin which streamlines the inner core to the diver’s body, provides a custom fit, and allows maximum range of motion.

“The design criteria was clear”, says Justin Balaski, Brand Manager, Whites Manufacturing,” We set out to create an undergarment that would provide divers with excellent insulation value, unmatched flexibility, and a better than custom fit. The result is the Thermal Fusion”.

Designed by divers, the Thermal Fusion was subjected to rigorous testing by professionals to ensure the highest levels of comfort and warmth. Proven by science, independent laboratory tests at the Canadian Sport Center were conducted to validate the superior insulation value of the Thermal Fusion. Comparative cold water immersion and cold weather environmental tests were performed.

“Relative to the competitor’s undergarment, the Thermal Fusion protected the diver much more effectively..,” says Dr. Gordon Sleivert, VP of sport performance for the Canadian Sport Center Pacific, “the Thermal Fusion performed marvellously and prevented any drop in deep body core temperature...”

See the science at www.whitesdiving.com/sport-diving/thermal-fusion.

Whites Manufacturing, based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, was founded in 1956 and was the first Dry Suit manufacturer in North America. Now an Aqua Lung company, Whites designs and manufactures Dry Suits for recreational, commercial, military, and public safety divers around the world.