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Patagonia to say goodbye to “nasty” neoprene for ever

23/11/2015
Patagonia to say goodbye to “nasty” neoprene for ever

Outdoor brand Patagonia has announced that all its wetsuits will be neoprene-free from autumn 2016 onwards. For some years now, Patagonia has included in its wetsuit range a limited number of models containing plant-based material Yulex. From autumn 2016, the entire line of 21 wetsuits for women, men and children will contain no neoprene; all 21 ...

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