Mares M-Flex 1mm Full Body Wetsuit Review

The Mares M-Flex 1mm is a thin, flexible full-body wetsuit for warm water conditions. Ultra-stretch neoprene provides maximum freedom of movement while offering full coverage against jellyfish, coral scrapes, and UV exposure. Packs down small for travel.

Brand
Mares
Category
Wetsuits
Price
$150 USD
Price tier
mid
Gear Score
8.0 / 10
User rating
4.3 (412 reviews)
Year
2026
Best for
tropical diving, warm water, travel diving
Pros
Maximum flexibility from ultra-thin neoprene; Full body coverage protects from stingers and sun; Great value for warm water diving; Light and compact for travel
Cons
Minimal thermal protection — warm water only; 1mm neoprene isn't particularly durable; Limited sizing options
Thickness
1mm
Material
Ultra-stretch neoprene
Design
Full-body one-piece
Zipper
Rear zip
Seams
Glued and sewn
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M-Flex 1mm Full Body Wetsuit
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M-Flex 1mm Full Body Wetsuit
$150
8.0/ 10
#2 in Wetsuits

The Mares M-Flex 1mm is a thin, flexible full-body wetsuit for warm water conditions. Ultra-stretch neoprene provides maximum freedom of movement while offering full coverage against jellyfish, coral scrapes, and UV exposure. Packs down small for travel.

Pros
  • Maximum flexibility from ultra-thin neoprene
  • Full body coverage protects from stingers and sun
  • Great value for warm water diving
  • Light and compact for travel
Cons
  • Minimal thermal protection — warm water only
  • 1mm neoprene isn't particularly durable
  • Limited sizing options
Best For
tropical divingwarm watertravel diving
Specifications
Thickness1mm
MaterialUltra-stretch neoprene
DesignFull-body one-piece
ZipperRear zip
SeamsGlued and sewn
4.3

BASED ON 412 REVIEWS

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