Patagonia s New Natural Rubber Wetsuits

Surfers have been hooked on neoprene since the 1950s, but its a nonrenewable material with an energyintensive manufacturing process. By replacing it with Yulex natural rubber from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council certified by the Rainforest Alliance, were reducing CO2 emissions by up to 80 when compared to conventional neoprenecausing less harm to the planet we love and the oceans that give us waves to ride. Pioneering the use of natural rubber in wetsuits is a story were proud to tellbecause after six decades of neoprene dependency, its high time to set surfing free. To learn more, see