Washing neoprene 5mm semi-dry wetsuit in washing-machine.

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OP is asking about a semi-dry suit, not a standard wetsuit.
 
I'm starting to think I should put my muddy boots and dirty garden tools in the Front Loader.
 
I wash mine in my front loading washing machine with wetsuit shampoo instead of laundry detergent. I have for years, and have never experienced a problem. If I had a machine with an agitator I wouldn't use it.

I do this with a 3mm suit, but if the OP is concerned, handwash in a laundry tub with a little wetsuit soap... I don't think it's rocket science.
 
I've been washing my wetsuits in the front loader on gentle and has been working out great.
 
Bathtub half full. A little light detergent (I have some sports wash for this type of stuff).
Massage it by hand. Invert and massage again.
Rinse a couple of times until water is clean. Less stress on the suit than putting it on.
 
did it years ago tore the stitching wouldn't recommend
 
If it fits, go for it. Please post a video with sound though.
A semidry also typically has a drysuit zipper that can be destroyed in the tumbling action of a front load washing machine, especially if it is a metal toothed zip.

The zip is the most expensive part of the suit to have replaced, often more expensive than a new suit.

OP, I would recommend hand washing in the bath tub.

-Z
 
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