Cressi vs Zion:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cressi and Zion were level in searches among wetsuit brands in Australia, with an estimated 320 branded searches each, at 3.6% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wetsuit brands, neither Cressi nor Zion appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Cressi and Zion are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top wetsuit brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Cressi nor Zion showed up in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
O'Neill5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rip Curl4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Billabong3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Need Essentials1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Xcel1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Patagonia1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Quiksilver1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Roxy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cressi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zion0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about wetsuit brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wetsuit should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wetsuit brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best wetsuit for surfing in winter?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wetsuit”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mens wetsuit”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Cressi or Zion more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cressi and Zion by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 wetsuit brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Cressi, Zion. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | O'Neill | Rip Curl | Need Essentials | Billabong | Xcel | Roxy | Patagonia | Quiksilver | Cressi | Zion | Project Blank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.1% | 16.5% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.9% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 4% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 4% | 3.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.2% | 19.1% | 13.1% | 10.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 27% | 18% | 11.2% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.5% | 13.9% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.6% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 9.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.1% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 25.8% | 20.8% | 13.6% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.3% | 2.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.6% | 17.8% | 14.1% | 7.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 24.6% | 36.8% | 10.9% | 6% | 6% | 2.2% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 21.2% | 39.4% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.2% | 17.8% | 11.1% | 8% | 8% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.9% |
How has the Cressi and Zion comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cressi took it in December 2025, Zion took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cressi’s share of searches among wetsuit brands in Australia moved from 4.1% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zion’s share of searches among wetsuit brands in Australia moved from 4.1% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
How did search popularity change for Australia wetsuit brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Cressi overtook Zion to rank 9th among wetsuit brands in Australia, with 3.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Zion gained share of searches among wetsuit brands in Australia, from 2.8% to 3.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cressi’s and Zion’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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