What Waterproof Diving International does

Waterproof Diving International AB is a privately held Swedish manufacturer (Aktiebolag) headquartered in Partille, Sweden, focused on high-end diving suits and complementary diving gear. Its product portfolio spans drysuits (including the D1X HYBRID, D7 EVO, D7X Nylotech, D7X Cordura, D3 ERGO, D8 ORIGO, D10, D70 SC, and D3 RESCUE), a semi-dry suit (SD/Neotech), multiple wetsuit lines (W5, W7, W8, W20, W40, W80, Neoskin), technical undergarments (Body X, Nord Premium Insulation, 3D Mesh Vest, Meshtec 3D), accessories (hoods, gloves, vests, boots, dryglove systems, seals), and branded merchandise. The company emphasizes proprietary materials (Nylotech, Cordura-reinforced constructions) and a documented quality policy, with external manufacturing reportedly monitored in China, and markets EU Declaration of Conformity compliance for its dry and wet suits.

The business is a pure hardware-sales model with revenue generated exclusively through a global network of authorized dealers and distributors; end-customer pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers are routed to dealers for quotes. The company runs parallel regional websites for the EU (waterproof.eu) and US (waterproofdiving.com) markets, a dedicated distributor onboarding portal covering eight European countries, a brand-ambassador program (Juan Camilo Mora, Cami Torres, Ribka Malise), an Instagram presence under @waterproofinternational, and a newsletter subscription channel. Target segments are recreational and professional divers, with stated use cases including rescue operations, though no named enterprise or institutional customer logos are disclosed.

The company has no disclosed parent, no external funding history, no M&A activity, and no public listing. Its strategic signal trail is visible through continuous product-line updates (most recently the W40 and W20 Active Series wetsuits and the WP Catalogue 2026), a sustained program of design and industry recognition (Tauchen Awards spanning 2005-2018, plus the 2009 Red Dot "Best of the Best" Product Design Award and 2010 Swedish Engineering Industries Grand Award of Design), and ongoing regulatory compliance work, but financial scale and growth rates are not disclosed in the source material.

Name

Waterproof Diving International

Legal name

Waterproof Diving International AB

Website

https://waterproof.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Waterproof Diving International AB is a privately held Swedish manufacturer of premium drysuits, wetsuits, semi-dry suits, and diving accessories, selling exclusively through authorized dealers across the EU, US, and other international markets, serving recreational and professional divers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diving Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Diving & Snorkeling Retail (Scuba Gear) (CRAMAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Apparel & Footwear Retail (Wetsuits, Rash Guards, Deck Shoes) (CRAMAIAJ)

Keywords

• Diving suit manufacturing
• Drysuit production
• Wetsuit manufacturing
• Diving equipment
• Underwater protective gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Partille

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Diving Equipment Sales: Waterproof generates revenue through the sale of diving suits and accessories, including dry suits, semi-dry suits, wetsuits, undergarments, and related diving gear and merchandise.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Waterproof Diving International manufactures and sells high-quality diving suits, including drysuits, semi-dry suits, and wetsuits, along with thermal undergarments and diving accessories such as hoods, gloves, vests, boots, and seals. The products are designed for professional, recreational, and rescue divers, distributed globally through a network of authorized dealers.

Product overview

Waterproof Diving International is a manufacturer of high-quality diving suits and related equipment. The product portfolio includes drysuits (D1X HYBRID, D7 EVO, D7X NYLOTECH, D7X CORDURA, D3 ERGO, D8 ORIGO, D10, D70 SC, D3 RESCUE), semi-dry suits (SD/NEOTECH), wetsuits (W7, W8, W40, W20, W5, W80, NEOSKIN), undergarments (BODY X, NORD PREMIUM INSULATION, 3D MESH VEST, BODY X SOCKS, MESHTEC 3D), accessories (HOODS, GLOVES, VESTS, BOOTS & SOCKS, SWIMSUIT/RASHGUARD, SEALS AND STUFF, WP ACCESSORIES, DRYGLOVE SYSTEM), and branded merchandise (MULTITUBE, WP BOTTLE, WP BEACH TOWEL, WP CAP, WP HAT, WP POLO, WP HOODIE, WP JACKET). The company operates from Sweden and serves dealers and distributors across multiple countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• D1X HYBRID Drysuit A hybrid drysuit combining advanced materials for professional diving performance.
• D7 EVO Drysuit Professional-grade drysuit designed for demanding diving conditions.
• D7X NYLOTECH Drysuit Advanced drysuit featuring Waterproof's proprietary Nylotech material technology.
• D7X CORDURA Drysuit Durable drysuit reinforced with Cordura fabric for extreme diving conditions.
• D3 ERGO Drysuit Ergonomically designed drysuit for comfort during extended dives.
• D8 ORIGO Drysuit Premium drysuit designed for expedition and technical diving.
• D10 Drysuit Entry-level drysuit suitable for recreational diving.
• D70 SC Drysuit Side zip drysuit for specialized diving applications.
• D3 RESCUE Drysuit Professional rescue drysuit designed for rescue operations.
• SD Semi-Dry Suit Semi-dry suit providing thermal protection with minimal water entry.
• W7 Wetsuit Performance wetsuit for recreational diving.
• W8 Wetsuit Durable wetsuit designed for regular diving use.
• W40 Wetsuit Active series wetsuit for active water sports and diving.
• W20 Wetsuit Active series wetsuit designed for performance diving.
• W5 Wetsuit Wetsuit providing essential thermal protection for diving.
• W80 Wetsuit High-performance wetsuit for cold water diving.
• NEOSKIN Wetsuit Skin-style wetsuit for surface water sports.
• BODY X Undergarment Technical undergarment for thermal insulation under drysuits.
• NORD Premium Insulation Undergarment Premium insulation layer for cold water diving conditions.
• 3D MESH VEST Undergarment 3D mesh vest for ventilation and insulation management.
• BODY X SOCKS Undergarment Technical socks for thermal protection in diving boots.
• MESHTEC 3D Undergarment Advanced 3D mesh technology undergarment for moisture management.
• DRYGLOVE SYSTEM Integrated dryglove system for drysuit diving.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Authorized Dealers and DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaterproof operates through a network of authorized dealers and distributors. The company has a dedicated distributor portal for dealer registration, currently serving Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Sweden through the EU portal. Other countries are directed to contact their respective distributors.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fourth Element: Fourth Element is a UK-based diving apparel specialist producing drysuits, wetsuits, and thermal undergarments for technical and recreational divers, with a directly comparable product mix and premium brand positioning.
• Hollis: Hollis is a technical diving brand offering drysuits, wings, and regulators aimed at technical and expedition divers, overlapping with Waterproof's higher-end drysuit models (D8 ORIGO, D3 RESCUE).
• Poseidon Diving Systems: Poseidon is a Swedish diving equipment manufacturer producing regulators, BCDs, and drysuits, sharing Waterproof's Swedish heritage and competing in the technical and recreational diving apparel market.
• Bare Sports: Bare Sports is a direct competitor designing and manufacturing wetsuits and drysuits for recreational, technical, and military divers, with overlapping product lines including triathlon and tropical wetsuits and a comparable tri-laminate drysuit offering.
• Santi Diving: Santi Diving is a Polish-based manufacturer specializing in drysuits and diving undergarments for technical and cave divers, with a directly overlapping product range and similar premium positioning to Waterproof.

Broad incumbents

• Aqua Lung: Aqua Lung is a broad diving incumbent with a complete equipment portfolio including drysuits and wetsuits, competing with Waterproof across recreational and technical diving channels globally.
• Mares: Mares is a major diving equipment manufacturer offering wetsuits, drysuits, and full diving systems, competing directly with Waterproof in apparel while operating a much broader product portfolio.
• Scubapro: Scubapro is a long-established diving equipment incumbent offering a full system — regulators, BCDs, computers, wetsuits, and drysuits — overlapping with Waterproof in the drysuit and wetsuit category while serving the same recreational and professional diver base.
• Cressi-sub: Cressi-sub is an Italian diving and watersports equipment incumbent with a broad catalog including wetsuits, drysuits, masks, and fins, overlapping with Waterproof in diving apparel while serving a wider watersports consumer base.

Emerging players

• O'Three Drysuits: O'Three is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in made-to-measure drysuits for technical and commercial divers, representing an emerging niche player competing with Waterproof in the custom drysuit segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/waterproofinternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/100063728313218
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waterproof-diving-international-ab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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