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Why We Use Yamamoto Limestone Neoprene (And Have Since 1987)

The limestone in our neoprene started life as a coral reef 300 million years ago. Here's why that matters for your wetsuit.

What Makes a Seventhwave Wetsuit Different

Handcrafted in Christchurch since 1987. Here's what goes into every Seventhwave wetsuit — the neoprene, the construction, and why it matters.

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...

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...

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: 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...

The Super Power of Titanium

Rocketing back to earth at 30,000 km/h, the Discovery Space Shuttle is blasted by G-Forces and temperatures of up to 1500ºC—its walls glowing red. ...

How to: Dry Your Wetsuit the Fastest Way