ECO-FRIENDLY wetsuits are already the next wave among surfers. Patagonia was the first to jump into the green waters, with a zip-up made of neoprene derived from limestone instead of petroleum. When ...

Patagonia, long recognized for its commitment to the environment, just introduced the world’s first wetsuits that are made with natural rubber from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council ...

ECO-FRIENDLY wetsuits are already the next wave among surfers. Patagonia was the first to jump into the green waters, with a zip-up made of neoprene derived from limestone instead of petroleum. When ...

Gabriela Aoun is a writer, editor and producer based in Encinitas, California. She spends most of her outdoor time surfing but can also be found hiking and camping with her two dogs. New perk: Easily ...

Supple fit (only after repeated wear). Irritation-free, water-tight collar adds insulation at neck. Velvety-soft internal fabric. Convenient, easy-to-reach hide-a-key pocket. Boosts your green cred: ...

Manufacturers are extensively focusing on creating eco-friendly wetsuits using materials such as natural rubber and water-based glue as a substitute to neoprene. Additionally, green wetsuits are also ...

Over the past few years an unlikely material has found its way into wetsuits: limestone. One would think that using rock to create rubber might cause a wearer to sink, but the porous yet ...

Our surfing ancestors probably would call modern surfers wimps. Before wetsuits, surfers paddled out all year long – even in hypothermia-inducing water. They wore bathing suits and, if they felt the ...