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After nearly 45 years on the outdoor sports scene it'd be pretty easy for Patagonia to rest on their laurels. Instead they keep innovating -- this time with the first-ever neoprene-free Yulex® wetsuit. A renewable natural rubber from trees grown in the highlands of Guatemala, Yulex® replaces a petroleum-based material (neoprene) with a plant-based one, offering the same warmth as traditional neoprene while reducing carbon emissions by up to 80% in the manufacturing process. The baller Patagonia R3 Yulex Back Zip Wetsuit meets the brand's rigorous standards for strength, stretch, durability, and ergonomic fit, while the back zip prevents water entry with the kind of enduring performance you've come to expect from restless industry-leader Patagonia.
Torso / Thighs | 4.5 mm – 85% Yulex® Natural Rubber / 15% Synthetic Rubber by Polymer Content
Torso / Thighs Lining – 51% Recycled Polyester / 44% Polyester / 5% Spandex Inverted Microgrid
Arms / Legs | 3.5 mm – 85% Yulex® Natural Rubber / 15% Synthetic Rubber by Polymer Content
Arms / Legs Lining – High-Stretch 100% Recycled Fiber Polyester Jersey
Exterior Face Fabric – 85% Recycled Polyester / 15% Spandex
Yulex® Natural Rubber – Neoprene-free natural rubber that is derived from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council™ certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Using natural rubber in place of non-renewable energy-intensive neoprene means up to 80% less climate-altering CO2 is emitted in Patagonia's polymer manufacturing process.
Sustainable Manufacturing – Natural rubber is derived from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council® certified by the Rainforest Alliance; synthetic rubber is chlorine-free.
Form-Fitting
Easy-Access Back Zip – With internal gasket to prevent water entry.
48–55° F / 9–13° C
Supratex Kneepads and Ankle Cuffs – For maximum durability and an anatomic fit.
100% External Seam Sealing – All seams are triple glued, blindstitched, and 100% internally taped.
Easy-Access Key Loop