Yamamoto Limestone Neoprene and the Competition of Yulex

Yamamoto Limestone and Yulex materials are both well-known in the wetsuit industry. They both have similar perfect performance, but which one is better? Let’s know more about them and have a analysis.

Yamamoto Limestone and Yulex materials are both well-known in the wetsuit industry. They both have similar perfect performance, but which one is better? Let’s learn more about them and conduct an analysis.

1.Yamamoto Limestone Neoprene

In the 1960s, Japan's Yamamoto perfected the technology of making neoprene from limestone. Instead of using petroleum products to make polychloroprene chips, a key component of neoprene, Yamamoto used calcium carbonate from limestone. This change produced a more environmentally friendly neoprene, with significant benefits for both the environment and the wetsuit user. Afterward, they cut this rubber into whatever thickness of neoprene we need for our wetsuits. Thicknesses range from 0.4mm to 10mm and everything in between. In addition, limestone neoprene has the same or better elongation, flexibility, and insulation properties and is less harmful to the environment. Best of all, this is why limestone neoprene is one of the most flexible and environmentally friendly types of neoprene available.

2. YULEX

Yulex natural rubber is extracted from the guayule plant by the Yulex Company and is FSC® certified. Yulex is a good neoprene alternative for surfers, but not for divers, as Yulex is not very pressure resistant and water pressure can significantly shorten its lifespan.

They are obtained in different ways. Yamamoto limestone neoprene comes from limestone, which is a limited resource. But Yulex comes from rubber trees that can be planted again. They both need further processing using energy. Therefore, Yulex material looks more environmentally friendly.

Limestone neoprene can be used in a wider market. But Yulex cannot, such as wetsuits, ultra-thin wetsuits. Because limestone neoprene has more perfect performance.

Anyone who wants can buy limestone neoprene. But Yulex material is only provided to specific customers who work very closely with them, which may be the reason why Yulex material is still not very popular until now.

In short, both materials have their own special features. Therefore, we just need to choose the one that is more suitable for ourselves. If you want limestone neoprene wetsuits, We can provide not only Yamamoto limestone material, but also Jako limestone material.