Neoprene is good at keeping surfers warm in the water, but producing it is a dirty business. Not only is the material non-renewable, but it's derived from petroleum or limestone, which means it's a ...

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 ...

When buying your suit, consider: Fit: A wetsuit should be snug but comfortable. A too-loose fit will allow water to flood the suit, undermining its warmth, while a too-tight suit can be constricting ...

For those of us who try to spend our dollars on more environmentally-friendly gear, there is an uncomfortable truth that we don’t like admitting: Sometimes, these products don’t perform as well as ...

Could your next wetsuit be fashioned after the fur of hairy, semi-aquatic mammals like beavers and sea otters? Quite possibly yes, if Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have anything to ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Almost all wetsuits are made from neoprene, a soft, synthetic-rubber material that ...

VENTURA, Calif.—Circularity is growing for end-of-life tires, but what about EOL wetsuits? Increasingly, environmentally conscious companies like Patagonia, which makes surf gear and other outdoor ...