Eco Friendly Wetsuits are made from neoprene alternatives and recycled materials. We carry top men's environmentally friendly wetsuit brands: Henderson Greenprene & Akona Quantum Stretch. These wetsuits are made of sustainable neoprene alternatives that are warm, stretchy, compression resistant, and durable. They are worn by surfers, divers, kayakers, swimmers, stand up paddle boarders, wake boarders, kite surfers, and wind surfers. These suits come in a variety of thicknesses.
When making wetsuits with a natural rubber or eco friendly alternative instead of conventional neoprene is that the emissions from carbon dioxide during the manufacturing process will be reduced more than 75%. This means less damage to our Ozone. Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is only a part of the mission of eco friendly wetsuits. Manufacturers are looking to create long term sustainable neoprene alternatives from limestone, crushed oyster shells, and recycled plastic bottles. Standard neoprene is made of a petrochemical material that is a synthetic rubber. This material is has a negative effect on the environment during production and when disposing of it.
Limestone neoprene was introduced to the industry in the 1960's was by a Japanese company by the name of Yamamoto. Limestone based neoprene alternatives are made from calcium carbonate in contrast to traditional neoprenes that are made of polymers synthesized from oil.
A benefit of eco friendly wetsuits is compression resistance. Henderson's wetsuits use Greenprene, an alternative to traditional rubber neoprene, in it's SCUBA diving wetsuits. The same neoprene is also used in Hyperflex's Greenprene surfing wetsuits for men. These eco friendly wetsuits can be worn in surface sports and worn in underwater sports like SCUBA diving without getting compression damage.
Looking for a men's plus size wetsuit that is environmentally friendly, check out Akona's Quantum Stretch Wetsuit. Akona makes the Quantum Stretch full wetsuit in sizes 3XL, 4XL, & 5XL. The Akona Quantum Foam is made from limestone and recycled materials.