(Photo: Brent Rose) Patagonia Yulex Regulator Wetsuit. Available models: Lite (2 mm) to R5 (6.5 mm/5 mm), in front and back-zip options Materials: 85% Yulex natural rubber plus recycled fabrics ...

Finisterre Men’s Nieuwland 3e Yulex Wetsuit ($399; S to XL) Photo: Courtesy Finisterre. Depending on where you live, summer means different things.

In 2014, it introduced a natural rubber wetsuit, which it claims was an industry first. According to Patagonia, the Yulex wetsuits are made with natural rubber sourced from Guatemala, ...

Today, Patagonia utilizes FSC certified rubber into all 21 of its full wetsuits, proving yet again continues to follow through on the commitment to helping make the world a better place.

Green Guru takes any wetsuit brand from participating outfitters around the world. In the US specifically, Lava Rubber , KASSIA+SURF and Reborn Rubber (wetsuits into wallets) do the same.

This year, Patagonia finally found a way to do so with the help of Bolder Industries, a Colorado-based company focused on developing circular solutions for rubber and plastic products.In a ...

According to the team behind their development, the neoprene-free wetsuits are just as warm as a conventional one. Six different temperature ratings will be offered, ranging from 75°F (24°C ...

Wetsuit neoprene is ultra stretchy rubber made from melted-down petroleum chips which are blown into a mold — not unlike a waffle iron — that ends up 3 or 4 inches thick, ...

Patagonia has pioneered wetsuits made of plant-based rubber as an alternative to the petro-based neoprene that’s currently the industry standard.

Could your next wetsuit be fashioned after a beaver or sea otter? Quite possibly yes, if these researchers have anything to say about it. Skip to main content. Menu Digital Trends ...

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