Discover new uses and ideas for your tattered wetsuits. Give your old neoprene a new life, and keep it out of the landfill. Wetsuits can be an expensive investment. Depending on how active you are, a wetsuit may last between one and five years. So, if you’re surfing on a regular basis for over a […]
Wetsuits are made of foamed neoprene, and they provide thermal protection against hypothermia. Let’s take a look at how these second skins are made. The wetsuit was invented in 1952 by Hugh Bradner, a physicist from the University of California, Berkeley. He wanted to help US Navy divers feel more comfortable underwater. He realized that […]
It’s not haute couture, and it’s not pret-a-porter. But they are certainly “True Wetsuits.” Confused? Quiksilver Japan launched the first ever suit that can be worn on business occasions, parties, and in surfing. Even more confused? Let’s see. The jacket and pants are made of a 2mm super high-stretch jersey neoprene, the same fabric used […]