diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
index 32160e24113..a2baa34cf5d 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
@@ -214,11 +214,11 @@
 	if(seal == 1)
 		min_pressure_protection = rigsuit_min_pressure
 		max_pressure_protection = rigsuit_max_pressure
-		piece.item_flags &= ~AIRTIGHT
+		piece.item_flags |= AIRTIGHT
 	else
 		min_pressure_protection = null
 		max_pressure_protection = null
-		piece.item_flags |= AIRTIGHT
+		piece.item_flags &= ~AIRTIGHT
 	return