Hard to believe a wetsuit could be green. Rubber is made out of petroleum right? But Matuse, Inc. of San Diego, California makes wetsuits that are made out of Yamamoto rubber that is “derived from 99.7 percent pure limestone.” And now, UNIV has added a few touches of their own to these mini back-zip suits so we all can roll UNIV style right into the water.
It is warmer (98% water impermeable) and lasts longer (titanium coated) than standard neoprene. It is also kinder to mother nature since it’s made from limestone and does not come from petroleum. Yamamoto’s Geoprene technology means thinner rubber is warmer rubber. It not only weighs less, it is also more flexible for better performance. The UNIV + Matuse “Frogman” wetsuits will be available at the UNIV Concept Shop In Encinitas Calif.
Limestone rubber? We’re still tripping on that.
[Link: Univ-shop]
Would I be less allergic to geoprene than neoprene? Is it “cured” with formaldyhyde?
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