Northern Diver

Northern Diver is one of the world’s most respected manufacturers of drysuits and exposure protection equipment. Founded in 1976, the company has spent nearly 50 years at the forefront of diving textile innovation. Based in Appley Bridge, Lancashire (UK), Northern Diver has evolved from a small custom workshop into a global supplier, trusted by commercial divers, military special forces, and rescue teams operating in the most extreme environments.

As a specialist in diver protection, Northern Diver offers a comprehensive range of drysuits, undersuits, and life safety equipment. Their commercial suit range is particularly noteworthy, featuring the “Thor” vulcanized rubber drysuit—an industry standard for contaminated water diving due to its chemical resistance and ease of decontamination. Whether using neoprene, crushed neoprene, or tri-laminate materials, their suits are designed to offer the optimal balance of flexibility, thermal protection, and abrasion resistance.

In addition to standard sizing, Northern Diver is renowned for its “Made to Measure” service and bespoke R&D capabilities. They maintain a massive stock of suits but also specialize in tailoring equipment to specific diver measurements or operational requirements. From incorporating Kevlar reinforcement for heavy engineering work to designing non-magnetic suits for mine clearance, Northern Diver’s technical team provides solutions that standard “off-the-shelf” manufacturers cannot match.