Collection: Stinger Suits Australia

FAQ:

Are stinger suits recommended in Queensland?

Yes. Stinger suits are commonly recommended during stinger season across North Queensland and other tropical Australian waters where marine stingers including box jellyfish and Irukandji may be present.

What does a stinger suit protect against?

A stinger suit is designed to help reduce skin exposure to marine stingers, jellyfish tentacles, UV rays and other irritants commonly found in tropical Australian waters.

Why are full body stinger suits important?

Full body stinger suits help cover large areas of exposed skin including the arms, legs, torso and back where serious marine stings commonly occur.

Can kids wear a stinger suit?

Yes. Kids stinger suits are designed for long days in the water and are commonly worn at beaches, islands, boats and sandbars during Australian stinger season.

What is the difference between a wetsuit and a stinger suit?

A stinger suit is lightweight, breathable and designed for warm tropical water, while a wetsuit is made from thicker neoprene designed to retain body heat in colder conditions.

Are stinger suits hot to wear?

Modern stinger suits are designed using lightweight breathable fabric to help families stay comfortable during long days in warm tropical conditions.

Do stinger suits help with sun protection?

Yes. Many stinger suits are made using UPF50+ fabric to help reduce sun exposure while swimming, boating and exploring tropical Australian waters.

Where are marine stingers most common in Australia?

Marine stingers are most commonly found in tropical northern Australian waters including North Queensland, the Whitsundays, Cape York, the Northern Territory and parts of northern Western Australia.

Technical Specifications

Designed in North Queensland for tropical conditions, Salty Goods stinger suits are engineered for protection against marine stingers, UV exposure, and extended time in the water.

Our stinger suits are made from premium 210gsm compression fabric consisting of 82% polyester and 18% spandex. The tightly knitted, smooth synthetic surface is designed to help reduce tentacle adherence while maintaining flexibility, durability, and comfort in tropical conditions.

Unlike heavy neoprene alternatives, our lightweight fabric is breathable, quick drying, and built for warm Australian waters.

Features

• UPF 50+ sun protection
• High density 210gsm fabric construction
• Smooth synthetic surface designed to minimise tentacle adhesion
• Four way stretch performance fabric
• Reinforced flatlock seams for durability
• Corrosion resistant YKK® zippers
• Lightweight quick dry construction
• OEKO TEX® Standard 100 certified fabric
• Designed for tropical Australian waters

Sizes Available

Salty Goods stinger suits are available across kids, women’s, and men’s sizing.

Kids

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16

Women’s

S, M, L,

Men’s

S, M, L, XL, XXL

Our stinger suits are designed in line with Australian marine stinger protective swimwear recommendations, including high coverage protection, smooth synthetic fabrics, and dense fabric construction. Inspired by research from Lisa-Ann Gershwin, Salty Goods stinger suits are built to provide one of the most effective physical barriers available during stinger season.