Leading up to the NuWave product launch in March 2024 we'll be using this page to tell the full story behind the materials, design, testing, and development of our natural rubber range. Follow the journey below. . .
The NuWave Journey: Part 1

What is Natural Rubber?

Wetsuits are made from panels of foamed rubber that are usually covered in a knitted fabric for protection and durability. That foamed rubber has traditionally been neoprene, the trade name for a synthetic rubber made from either limestone or oil. Natural rubber, on the other hand, comes from trees.

Read on to find out about how natural rubber is produced and why it’s a better alternative to neoprene...