How are WSS products different?

🌊 Why Choose WSS Socks & Gloves?

Our gear is designed specifically for wild swimming in the UK — built for comfort, movement, and ease.

  • 5mm sole on our socks for cushioned comfort and grip on pebbly beaches, rocky lake edges, or lido steps.

  • 3mm throughout the uppers, gloves, and body warmers to keep you warm without restricting movement in the water.

  • Patented EasyOff™ design makes getting your kit on and off quick and simple — because we know wild swimmers love to get their kit off!

With WSS, you’ll spend less time wrestling with gear and more time enjoying your swim.


🌱 What is YULEX®?

We love wild swimming, and we love the ocean — so we set out to create high-performance gear with the least impact on the planet.

  • 80% lower CO₂ emissions compared to traditional neoprene

  • Petroleum-free: unlike neoprene, YULEX® doesn’t rely on fossil fuels

  • Sustainably sourced: made from natural rubber tapped from Hevea trees, which can be harvested responsibly without harming the forest

  • Biodiversity protected: our YULEX® rubber comes from responsibly managed plantations that safeguard ecosystems and local communities

With YULEX®, you don’t have to choose between performance and the planet — you get both.