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We're in business to build a more sustainable world by bringing environmental science into your life in creative ways.

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Waterlust is the best!

Great products, great customer service, great mission! Worth every penny.

- Michelle Rumbaut, TX

Mantis Moxie Sun Suit

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Waterlust Size Chest (inches) Waist (inches) Hip (inches)
[XS] Extra Strong 29.5 - 33.5 22.5 - 26.5 32.5 - 35.5
[S] Strong 30.5 - 37 24.5 - 30 35.5 - 38.5
[M] Mighty 34 - 40.5 28 - 33.5 38.5 - 41.5
[L] Legendary 37 - 43 31 - 36 41.5 - 44.5
[XL] Extra Legendary 39.5 - 45.5 33.5 - 38.5 44.5 - 47.5
[2XL] Extra Extra Legendary 42.5 - 50 36.5 - 43 47.5 - 50.5
[3XL] Extra Extra Extra Legendary 47 - 53 41 - 46 50.5 - 53.5

VISUAL SIZE GUIDE

Explore our models below and the sizes they wear in Waterlust gear. Find the body type you most closely identify with to better understand your best fit.

[XS] Extra Strong
[S] Strong
[M] Mighty
[L] Legendary
[XL] Extra Legendary
[2XL] Extra Extra Legendary
[3XL] Extra Extra Extra Legendary

Syriah is a sea turtle conservation biologist. She is 5'7", 111 lbs, and is wearing a size XS.

Meggan is working on a master's degree in marine science and has worked as a coral scientist. She is 5'1", 105 lbs, and is wearing an XS.

Fiona is the COO here at Waterlust, has a master's degree in Marine Affairs and Policy, and is a surfer, kiter and scuba diver. She is 5'9", 135 lbs and a 34B.

Amani is the CFO of Minorities in Shark Sciences and a shark scientist. She is 5'3", 160 lbs, and is wearing a M.

Ana is an avid scuba diver and mooring buoy volunteer for Biscayne National Park. She is 5’9”, 170 lbs, and is wearing a size L. 

Meagan is a biologist with a focus on water quality who loves to wear her heart on her sleeve while advocating for marine science and conservation. She is 5'3", 155 lbs, and is wearing a L.

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Ruth volunteers for citizen science projects on both salt and freshwater fish and spends as much time as possible in, on, or under the water. She is 5'7", 217 lbs, and is wearing a 2XL.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5'2", 230 lbs, and is wearing a 3XL.

Angela is working towards her Master of Professional Science in Marine Conservation. She is 5'6", 235 lbs, and is wearing a 3XL.

Yes! That's the beauty of the customizable inseam length. Our legs are made long, allowing them to fit tall people and pull over the foot for extra coverage and sun protection. The raw hem and internally stitched bar-tacks allow for customizable (unstretched/off the body - will stretch longer when worn) inseam lengths of 31”, 29”, 27”, 25”, 23”, 8", 4", and 2". You can crop the long legs to your favorite shorty length or customize for your height.

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Our fabric is very stretchy and forgiving, which allows for a comfortable fit for lots of different torso lengths. We've tried them on many people with varying torso lengths and always gotten good feedback! If you're worried about a really long torso, sizing up will give you a little more room too. 

We guarantee you will love your Waterlust purchase or your money back! If you receive one of our products and are not pleased with it for any reason, we would be happy to take it back in its original form for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase.

No restocking fees and free return shipping both ways for orders within the United States. International orders just need to pay return shipping, if exchanging we'll cover the cost to ship the new item back to you.

Educational resources & donation included with every purchase. Learn more.

With a colorful exoskeleton that features startling shades of green, blue, magenta, red, and purple, the peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is a badass marine crustacean known for its unique, powerful strike and incredible eyesight.

    1. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
    2. Fibers mechanically engineered for quick-dry, moisture-wicking and breathability
    3. Resilient 4-way stretch and recovery for shape retention in and out of the water
    4. 100% chlorine, sun, salt water, and sunscreen resistant
    5. High neck collar, thumbholes at wrists, and medium back booty coverage
    6. Back zipper for easy entry, with a long paracord pull for easy zip up
    7. Raglan cut sleeves for great range of shoulder movement
    8. No shelf bra or padding. For more support, we suggest wearing a bikini top underneath
    9. Tag-less for comfort
  • Main fabric: 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

    Zipper: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)

    Zipper pull: high tensile strength nylon paracord

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)

100% Fade-Proof From Chlorine, Sun & Saltwater

Anti-Microbial = Smell-Resistant

Fibers Mechanically Engineered For Quick-Dry & Moisture-Wicking

Made From Recycled Materials

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Advocate Apparel Inspired by the Peacock Mantis Shrimp

The peacock mantis shrimp is a strikingly colorful and highly predatory marine crustacean found in the Indo-Pacific region. Its body is typically about 10 cm (4 inches) long and it has club-like appendages that it uses to smash and kill prey. These smashing appendages have the fastest strike in the animal kingdom, with an acceleration faster than a .22 caliber bullet.

In addition to its powerful smashers, the peacock mantis shrimp has impressive visual abilities, with 12 color receptors (compared to humans' 3) and the ability to perceive polarized light. Color and polarized light signals are thought to play a big part in mantis shrimp behavior especially communication with other mantis shrimp.

The peacock mantis shrimp is named for its vibrant coloring, which can include startling shades of green, blue, and orange. It lives in burrows in coral reefs and feeds on a variety of prey, including crabs, mollusks, and small fish. Unfortunately, the corals they call home are losing their vibrant color due to increasing bleaching events.

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to Coral Watch

“Waterlust and CoralWatch have teamed up to help preserve coral reefs and their colorful inhabitants for future generations to see. Mantis shrimps have been watching over the reef for millions of years. By supporting our cause, by wearing the fabulous Mantis Moxie water-garb Waterlust provides, and by learning more about the reef through the CoralWatch citizen science program, you can help watch over the reef too.”

Prof. Justin Marshall

Coral Watch

Customer Reviews

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Nikki (Springfield, VA, US)
So many compliments! And warm too.

I love Waterlust. Lust is accurate as far as my feelings about this gear—I always want more! The combo of the sun suit and leggings suited me perfectly! I was the talk of the dive boat.

This outfit kept me warm and safe from jellies etc. in tropical waters, and fit like a glove. I also own the whale shark and orca leggings, as well as the whale shark sun shirt. Of all of these, I prefer the mantis shrimp line, design-wise.

I’m 5’5” and weight about 155. The sun suit is an M (could have done an L too) and the leggings are M as well. These are forgiving as far as size, and if you want to wear anything underneath for water activities a bit bigger is good.

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Elizabeth Washko (Maple Grove, MN, US)
Perfect fit!

I’m 5”8 and 220lbs wearing the large and it fits great! Love the feeling it feels well made it’s comfy and the design is fantastic! I feel like a lil mantis shrimp!

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Cheryl Babineau (San Jose, CA, US)
Beautiful graphics

The suit is very flattering and fits great. It was a little hard for me to zip up alone but once zipped it fit great.
I got the medium and I’m 5-4/ 155

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Melissa Read (Houston, TX, US)
Beautiful Sun Suit

Absolutely, here's a polished version of your review:

I am thrilled with my Mantis Moxie Sun Suit! The colors are vibrant, and I love how it fits. At 5'5" and 198 lbs, with a 40E bust, I chose an XXL. While it fits wonderfully, I think an XL would have also worked. Overall, I couldn't be happier with this purchase.

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Jennifer Reed (Sacramento, CA, US)
Perfection!

Perfect quality. Perfect function. Perfect mantis style. Pretty much just the raddest swimsuit ever.

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Hannah Bailey (Vancouver, BC, CA)
Excellent fit!

Fits true to size and the colours are incredible! I can't wait to wear this in Belize next week!

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