Whites Drywear

Whites Drywear Ltd. is a Canadian manufacturer of advanced drywear systems for military, public safety, professional, and cold-water operational users. Established in 1956, Whites is the oldest drysuit manufacturer in North America and has built its reputation on designing, manufacturing, testing, and supporting equipment for people who operate in some of the most demanding aquatic and cold-water environments.

Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Whites specializes in mission-ready drysuits, thermal protection systems, and related components for military divers, naval units, search and rescue teams, law enforcement, fire rescue, and other professional end users. The company’s focus is not mass-market recreational equipment; Whites is built around the needs of professional operators who require reliable protection, field functionality, durability, and long-term product support.

Whites has supplied drywear solutions to Canadian and allied military and government users, including combat divers, clearance divers, ship team and port inspection personnel, search and rescue teams, and specialized response units. The company understands that military equipment must perform consistently in real operational conditions, where failure is not simply inconvenient but can compromise mission success and operator safety.

The Whites product range includes surface drysuits, diving drysuits, tactical drywear, undergarments, seal systems, dry gloves, valves, and supporting accessories. Key products include the Storm Series surface drysuits, Fusion-based systems, Kodiak drysuits, Hazmat and Enviro products, and the Working Arctic Survival Suit, known as WASS. These systems are designed to support cold-water immersion protection, contaminated-water operations, boarding and inspection work, rescue response, diving, and extended operations in harsh climates.

Whites places significant emphasis on practical design features that matter to professional users. These include field-replaceable neck and wrist seal systems, dry glove compatibility, durable materials, modular construction, repairability, thermal layering, and sizing systems intended to support broad operational deployment. The company also provides testing, inspection, service, repairs, and technical support to help customers maintain readiness over the full service life of the equipment.

As a Canadian manufacturer, Whites is experienced in supporting government procurement, technical documentation, product equivalency requirements, Canadian content requirements, and long-term supply contracts. The company works with trusted material suppliers and production partners while maintaining control over final assembly, quality assurance, testing, and customer support. This allows Whites to provide scalable production while preserving the technical oversight required for professional and military-grade equipment.

Whites’ mission is to protect operators working in cold, wet, hazardous, and unpredictable environments. The company combines decades of drysuit manufacturing knowledge with a practical understanding of military and professional requirements. Whether supporting divers, rescue personnel, maritime security teams, or specialized response units, Whites delivers drywear systems designed for operational reliability, comfort, mobility, and long-term value.

With nearly 70 years of experience, Whites Drywear continues to serve as a trusted partner for organizations that require dependable cold-water protection and specialized drywear solutions. The company remains committed to manufacturing high-quality equipment, supporting professional users, and helping military and government customers keep their personnel protected, prepared, and mission-ready.