Since its debut in 2009, the Aspire wetsuit has been a cornerstone of Zone3’s mission to elevate every swimmer’s potential through cutting-edge innovation and precision-engineered design.
As the first wetsuit ever created by Zone3, the Aspire captures the essence of the brand - rooted in performance, refined through technology, and continually reimagined to meet the needs of modern triathletes and swimmers.
The Start Of The Aspire Wetsuit
Zone3 was born from the racing mindset of elite triathlete James Lock.
Fusing his passion for sport with an equally powerful drive to innovate, James founded Zone3 with a vision: to create performance kit that gave you an edge.
The original Aspire wetsuit set a new standard in the industry with its advanced design, streamlined construction, and focus on functional speed.
From day one, the Aspire wetsuit was a game-changer. It was an athlete-developed suit tested by swimmers of all levels, delivering competitive features that translated to real performance gains in the water (and coming into T1).
And while the technology has advanced significantly since then, the core philosophy behind Aspire remains unchanged.
Pioneering Innovation: The Birth of the 'Speed Cuff'
One of the Aspire’s most revolutionary features was the introduction of the now-iconic Speed Cuff, a game-changing innovation that made wetsuit removal faster and smoother during transitions.
This Zone3-first design set a new benchmark in triathlon kit engineering and became an industry standard, forever transforming race-day performance.
What began on the Aspire wetsuit has since been adopted throughout the Zone3 range and across the whole triathlon world.
16 Years of Relentless Refinement
For over a decade, the Aspire wetsuit has been refined through continuous feedback from professional athletes, age-group champions, and everyday swimmers.
Every few years, new iterations of Aspire have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, integrating cutting-edge materials, athlete insights, and the latest in hydrodynamic engineering.
Introducing the 2025 Aspire Wetsuit
The latest Aspire wetsuit shows what it really means to go beyond boundaries. Redesigned to help you swim faster, further, and with less effort, it’s packed with smart features that boost performance, support endurance, and keep you comfortable from start to finish.
Energy Efficiency That Goes the Distance
The 2025 Aspire features Aerodome buoyancy panels embedded with air bubbles that offer 30% more buoyancy than standard neoprene - supporting optimal body position and reducing fatigue.
The Body Rotation Enhancement (BRE) chest panel, borrowed from our elite-level Vanquish wetsuit, stabilizes torso movement to improve stroke mechanics and conserve precious energy.
Unmatched Speed Through the Water
Coated in a Super Composite Skin (SCS) nano-coating, the Aspire achieves an industry-leading drag coefficient of just 0.021. Compared to the 4.0 of standard neoprene, this dramatic drag reduction propels swimmers forward with less resistance—translating to greater distance and speed with every stroke.
Flexible Where It Counts
Built with the X-10 Extreme one-piece shoulder panel, the suit delivers 360° stretch across the torso and shoulders—allowing maximum reach, reducing fatigue, and supporting long-distance swims with ease.
Time Saved in Transitions
Every second matters in a triathlon. That’s why the Aspire includes Pro-Speed Cuffs and a Silk-X lining, ensuring rapid wetsuit removal and a friction-free fit. These features streamline transitions, helping athletes maintain momentum and stay competitive.
Earth Concious Design
Sustainability meets performance with 100% B-Prene Yamamoto Neoprene, a biodegradable material that reduces environmental impact without compromising flexibility or buoyancy. It’s our commitment to both the athlete and the planet.
