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Wetsuit 101

What Wetsuit Do You Need to Surf New Zealand?

From Shipwreck Bay to the Catlins, New Zealand's water temperatures vary as dramatically as the coastline itself. Here's what wetsuit you need for ...

Wetsuit 101

Get Sorted for Autumn

The beautiful sun rises and sunsets of autumn are becoming more frequent, we will be seeing snow-capped mountains and dropping leaves before too lo...

Wetsuit 101

Your Summer Suit...3/2, 2/2 or 1.5mm?

3/2, 2/2, 1.5mm? We've got loads of options and a bit of explaining to do...

neoprene

The Bright Side...be seen

The Bright Side: Benefits of Fluorescent High-Vis Colors on Wetsuits When it comes to water sports, safety should always be a top priority. While o...

FAQ

Wetsuit Care Tips for Longevity

Taking proper care of your wetsuit is essential for extending its lifespan and for the performance of your wetsuit. And yes, regular rinsing in fre...

neoprene

How is Yamamoto Limestone Neoprene Made?

Stage 1: Polychloroprene ChipsThe first stage in the production of Yamamoto limestone neoprene is to make the polychloroprene rubber chips. As des...

neoprene

Limestone Neoprene - A Quick History

Neoprene was first invented in the 1930s by Dupont Chemicals, USA, as a synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of chloroprene. The original p...

neoprene

Neoprene: The Inside Story

Neoprene has been around since 1930, but it wasn't until the 1950s that it was used to make wetsuits. Developments in how neoprene is made, and wha...

Wetsuit 101

Getting in and out of your Wetsuit - A Guide

Back Zip Wetsuits Putting on or taking off your wetsuit is the most likely time to unintentionally stretch and stress the seams — especially if yo...

ethic

We Don't Tell Lies...The Authority On Neoprene

In 2009, Seventhwave was contacted by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Another wetsuit manufacturer in Auckland had complained that o...

FAQ

Wetsuit Dictionary and Terminology

Welcome to the Seventhwave Wetsuit Dictionary.The place to turn when we use a technical term and you have no idea what it means.We'll be adding to ...

ethic

Can Neoprene be Green or Eco-Friendly?

It's a big question and before we try to answer it, we need to know exactly what we're talking about. So here's a few definitions to start us off...