Inside Zone3

Inside Zone3 explores the world around swim, triathlon and open water — from the athletes and environments that inspire us, to the thinking behind the products we create. Considered, practical and shaped by experience, it’s a space for stories that reflect how we approach performance, progression and life in the water.

gifts for wild swimmers, heat tech swim gloves
Wild Swimming Gifts: What to Buy Someone Who Swims Outdoors
Wild swimming gifts from the people who make the kit: warm hands and feet, changing robes, tow floats and the small things outdoor swimmers use every week.
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Gifts for triathletes
Triathlon Gifts: What to Buy the Triathlete in Your Life
Triathlon gifts from the people who make the kit: race-day essentials, swim training aids and the things triathletes never buy for themselves.
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ZONE3 ATHLETES 2026: SEASON REVIEW
Zone3 Athletes 2026: Season Review
Kona, the IRONMAN Pro Series, T100 and WTCS: how Zone3 athletes raced in 2026, and how their feedback shapes our wetsuits.
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Kona 2026: Zone3 Athletes at the Ironman World Champs
Kona 2026: Zone3 Athletes at the Ironman World Champs
Four Zone3 athletes race the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona on 10 October 2026, including British record holder Kieran Lindars.
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Yulex sleeveless swimwear Zone3
What Is Yulex? Plant-Based Rubber, Explained
What Yulex is, how it compares to neoprene and whether it is as warm. A plain answer from the first triathlon brand to use it.
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cold water swimmer wearing Zone3 Thermal Advance Wetsuit
Swimming in Cold Water
Nobody looks graceful getting into a lake in November. You shuffle in, you swear quietly, you stand there with your arms up like the water is under arrest. Then, somewhere...
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breaststroke wetsuit guide | glide
Breaststroke wetsuit guide: what to look for
Why most wetsuits work against a breaststroke kick, what makes a suit breaststroke-friendly, and how the Active-Flex and Glide compare for open water and wild swimming.
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Beginner Triathlon Kit List
Beginner Triathlon Kit List: What You Need for Your First Race
Zone3's beginner triathlon kit list covers the swim, bike, run and transition, so you know exactly what to pack and wear for your first race.
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three people are floating and swimming in the open water using pink tow floats
Beginners Guide to Tow Floats & Buoys
Tow Floats are inflatable devices attached to swimmers . They ensure visibility and buoyancy. They are an important safety device for open water swimmers.
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Zone3 open water swimming kit list
Open Water Swimming Kit List
Everything you’ll need to stay warm, safe, and make the most of your open water swim.
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what to wear under a wetsuit
What to Wear Under a Wetsuit for Open Water Swimming
Knowing what to wear under your swim wetsuit is important, it can directly affect your swim performance, comfort, and even warmth.
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Female triathlete in a Zone3 wetsuit raises her arms at the start area with other athletes and tents in the background
The Essential Kit List for Your First Triathlon: Be Prepared for a Great Day Out!
Embarking on your first triathlon is an exciting and challenging adventure. Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to expand your horizons or a fitness enthusiast seeking a new and invigorating...
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