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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...

Wetsuit 101

Get Sorted for Autumn

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

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...

FAQ

Wetsuit Care

Below are some simple tips for looking after your suit and giving it a longer life-span. Wetsuit care should be carried out after each use to ensur...

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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...

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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...

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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...