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Combining a passion for sustainability with a love for the ocean, Patagonia went to great lengths to bring to market the R3 Yulex® Front Zip Wetsuit. To create this high-performance, neoprene-free wetsuit, the crew at Patagonia combined a plant-based (rather than petroleum-based) rubber material with chlorine-free synthetic rubber to establish an insulating fit and flexibility that's on par if not better than traditional neoprene suits. Cap things off with a corrosion-proof Salmi® chest zip, 100% sealed seams, and a quick-drying recycled polyester lining, and you'll see why just about everyone is going bonkers for the Patagonia R3 Yulex Front Zip Wetsuit.
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.
Floating Front-Zip w/ Corrosion-Proof Salmi® Zipper – Provides extra room to get in/out while also extending the suit's lifespan. Zipper is fully repairable.
Suggested Water Temperatures – 48 – 55°F / 9 – 13°C
100% External Seam Sealing – All seams are triple glued, blindstitched, and 100% internally taped.
Supratex Kneepads and Ankle Cuffs – For maximum durability and an anatomic fit.
Always rinse thoroughly with fresh water and hang dry after use.