Neoprene Rubber
Neoprene rubber is a best synthetic rubber preferred to
create aquatic protective products. Some of the products are wetsuit, gloves, kneecap,
etc. Neoprene is used because of
insulation property. Thicker suits are best for core sea water swimming
purpose. Because the rubber can provide more insulation.
Types of Neoprene Rubber used in wetsuits
- Standard Neoprene
- Mesh skin neoprene
- Super stretch neoprene
This type of neoprene is not expensive and has the capacity
of minimal stretch. It is very durable and does not break down soon when
compared to super stretch neoprene.
Mesh Skin Neoprene
This rubber is laminated with nylon on one side and other part
is the exposed rubber. Extreme warmth is the property of skin neoprene. The
process named evaporative cooling occurs while wearing nylon fabric wetsuits.
Skin rubber is used in chest and back panel parts of wetsuits.
Super stretch Neoprene
This type of neoprene is best known for its incredible flexibility
and least resistance property. The flexibility is usually obtainable in the
underarms, knees, shoulders, back and thighs.
