Performance without neoprene.
It took Patagonia years of research and design to solve surfing''s dirtiest problem, which is the use of petroleum-based neoprene in traditional wetsuits. Patagonia''s answer to creating a truly sustainable wetsuit lies within the Women''s R1 Lite Yulex Long-Sleeve Top. This 1.5-millimeter wetsuit top is a great addition for cutting the chill of breezy conditions and early morning surf. It''s constructed with Yulex natural rubber for high-performance capabilities and added warmth, but without the petroleum and harmful chemicals required for neoprene production.
Patagonia claims Yulex natural rubber reduces their wetsuit CO2 emissions by a whopping 80% over standard neoprene-based wetsuits. For greater insight into Yulex natural rubber, it''s sourced from a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified rubber plantation in the highlands of Guatemala. This gives Patagonia total oversight over the production process, maintaining the highest degree of environmental and social responsibility?all without deforesting sensitive ecosystems like many rubber plantations.
Performance wetsuit top sourced from natural rubber
Yulex natural rubber delivers sustainable warmth
1.5mm thickness is best for 65 to 75°F water temps
Full-length front zipper for painless entry and exit
Flatlock seams won't chafe or irritate your body
Corrosion-proof Salmi zipper
Easy-access key loop
Item #PAT01WP

Material[body ] 85% Yulex natural rubber, 15% synthetic rubber, [exterior face] 88% recycled polyester, 12% spandex, [lining] 100% recycled polyester
Water Temp65 - 75 F
Thickness1.5 mm
Zipfull-length front zipper
Seam Constructionflatlock
Recommended Usesurfing
Manufacturer Warrantylifetime