Fourth Element X-Core Vest - Women's

Fourth Element X-Core Vest: Maximum Thermal Protection

The Fourth Element X-Core Vest provides a highly effective solution for divers seeking significant extra warmth. Furthermore, it serves as an excellent alternative for those considering electrically heated products. 

This minimalist vest delivers extreme thermal protection right to your core. Consequently, you can enjoy longer, safer, and much more comfortable dives. 

Fourth Element designed it to be worn successfully under a Fourth Element Arctic or any other drysuit undergarment. Therefore, every diver aiming to extend their season successfully will find X-Core Vest invaluable.

No Batteries. Just You.

The X-Core Vest maximises your body heat retention, specifically addressing the need for more warmth. 

Emerging research now suggests that active heating systems may present various physiological problems. Your body naturally produces about 100W of power, similar to a bright, hot incandescent light bulb. Most of this considerable energy is naturally dissipated as heat. 

Significantly, the Fourth Element X-Core Vest effectively traps some of this heat within its dense fabric fibres, insulating your body core and maximising overall comfort.

X-Core Vest is Designed for Diving

The Fourth Element X-Core Vest performs perfectly next to the skin or layered over a baselayer, such as the Fourth Element Xerotherm or J2. 

All-way stretch fabric ensures a snug fit across the torso. Crucially, the sleeveless design prevents bulk around the arms, allowing complete freedom of movement for necessary valve shutdowns. 

Additionally, the long body section provides excellent coverage and efficiently prevents the vest from riding up. We make the X-Core Vest from 76% recycled post-consumer plastic waste, yet its high performance remains absolutely uncompromised.

Fourth Element X-Core Vest features

• Exceptional warmth 


• Perfect next to skin or over a baselayer


• All-way stretch fabric for a snug fit 


• Sleeveless design - complete freedom of movement for valve shutdowns
• Heavyweight Polartec® power stretch fabric


• BlueSign® and Oeko-Tex® certified


• 76% recycled polyester from post-consumer waste


• Machine washable

SHIPPING:

We aim to dispatch all in-stock items within 2 working days but will inform you of approximate delivery times should any item on your order be out of stock or on supplier backorder due to current manufacturing or transport delays caused by global shortages and/or impeded production.

Please refer to our Shipping Policy and Returns & Refunds Policy for detailed information on delivery terms and returns.

Our current shipping rates are as follows:

• UK mainland orders £45 and over: FREE - DPD or alternative courier delivery*
• UK mainland orders under £45: £4.90 Fixed Rate - DPD or alternative courier delivery*
• Scotland Highland (inc. AB31+ Post Codes), Scottish Islands & Isle of Man: £9.90 Fixed Rate 
• Channel Islands & Northern Ireland: £14.90 Fixed Rate
• European Union: £13.90 + 5% of order value (maximum £30)
• Rest of the World: £19.50 + 8% of order value (maximum £55)
  
• BFPO Post Codes: £20 (see Delivery Terms for BFPO at end of this page)
  
• FPO & APO Unfortunately, we are unable to arrange delivery to FPO/APO addresses
• PO Boxes - All our PO Box deliveries need to be signed for, therefore, unless prior arrangements are made with us, we do not deliver to PO Boxes.

*The dispatch days listed in our product listings refer to working days, excluding weekends and UK holidays. Products that need to be ordered from the manufacturer or distributor's stock, are temporarily out of stock, are subject to backorders, or are marked as Special Orders may take longer to dispatch. We will notify you of this once your order is confirmed.

INTERNATIONAL EXCEPTIONS:

For international orders containing weights, cylinders (excluding suit inflation bottles), and Suex scooters, please contact us in advance before placing your order.

These products are not included in our global max-capped shipping rates. They are only shipped outside the UK mainland after the freight cost is calculated based on the parcel's total weight, dimensions, delivery location, and the courier service used. We will let you know the cost before processing any order.

All cylinders we ship within and outside of UK mainland are filled and tested on site before being emptied for dispatch. Cylinders shipped outside of the UK will be empty and will also have their valves removed, requiring reassembly after you receive delivery. Twinset manifolds and bands will also be removed and dispatched together with the cylinders for safe global shipping.

RETURNS & REFUNDS

We offer a 30 day return for any product sold under our Returns & Refunds Policy Please contact us before any return with your order number and date details. Receive our Returns Authorisation Form and instructions and enclose them with your return to expedite a refund. Detailed information is available in our Returns & Refunds Policy.

Email us at sales@dirdirect.com or call us on +44(0)1305 824 555

Note that all returned items are shipped at the customer's own risk and remain the customer's property until received by Underwater Explorers, so please ensure they are packaged well and use reliable postal services with tracking facilities. The goods will be inspected on arrival. 

Return postages are at your own cost and our outbound shipping costs (if items are sold with integrated basic shipping charges i.e. Free shipping for orders £45 and above) the UK shipping rate may be deducted from any UK mainland refund unless linked to a fault/defect claim. 

Please contact us with your order number and name before sending any returns to:

Underwater Explorers – Returns
Unit 1, Maritime Business Centre
Mereside, Portland
Dorset, DT5 1FD 
United Kingdom

Please refer to our Shipping Policy and Returns & Refunds Policy for detailed information.