Patagonia R1 Yulex Front Zip
High-performance, neoprene-free wetsuit made to keep you warm in ocean temperatures 16–18° C
Now made in a Fair Trade Certified™ facility, Patagonia's neoprene-free Yulex® wetsuits are made of 85% natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content. Replacing a petroleum-based material with a plant-based one, they offer the same warmth and performance attributes as conventional stretch neoprene while reducing CO2 emissions by up to ~80% in the manufacturing process. Derived from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council® certified by the Rainforest Alliance, Patagonia blends the natural rubber with chlorine-free synthetic rubber to increase ozone- and UV-resistance, and meet their rigorous standards for strength, stretch and durability.
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Contains sustainable materials, such as organic or recycled materials -
Manufactured in a more eco-friendly way
- Article number: 520855
- Gender: Men
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Material Specification: 85 % Yulex® natural rubber, 15 % synthetic rubberMaterial specifications according to manufacturer, subject to change.
- Inner material: 100 % recycled polyester jersey
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Material Features:
- Water-repellent
- Windproof
- Lined
- Quick-drying
- Stretch
- Sleeve length: Long
- Leg length: Long
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Eco:
- Recycled materials
- More sustainable
- Wetsuit Zips: Chest zip
- Wetsuit Thickness: 3 mm
- Wetsuits Thickness Extremities: 2.5 mm
- Wetsuits Thickness Pits: 2.5 mm
- Recommended water temperature: 15 - 20 °C
- Made with neoprene-free 85% Yulex® natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber (by polymer content)
- Solution-dyed, high-stretch 100% recycled polyester jersey lining in the arms/legs improves flexibility and dry time, solution-dyed exterior face fabric made with 85% recycled polyester/15% spandex is durable, stretchy and water-resistant
- Lining and face fabric laminated with solvent-free AquaA™ glue
- 100% external seam sealing, all seams are triple glued and internally taped
- Supratex kneepads and ankle cuffs for maximum durability and anatomic fit
- Floating, asymmetrical front-zip with corrosion-proof Salmi® zipper
- Replaceable zipper
- Easy-access key loop
- Torso/thighs: 3mm 85% Yulex® natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content, lined with 95% polyester (51% recycled)/5% spandex inverted microgrid. Arms/legs: 2.5mm 85% Yulex® natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content, lined with high-stretch 100% recycled polyester jersey. Exterior face: 85% recycled polyester/15% spandex
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ facility
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About Patagonia
Patagonia's mission statement is to "build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis." Clear as day! They work hard to produce innovative, high-quality, simple and utile apparel that help explorers and outdoor enthusiasts achieve their dreams.