Patagonia Releases Environmentally Friendly Wetsuits
Our favorite clothing company, Patagonia, has released their new line of wetsuits:
“Patagonia wetsuits use the highest quality Japanese neoprene – made from 80% non-petroleum based ingredients – which has a 98% higher closed cell ratio than other neoprene.
We line the entire wetsuit with a merino wool grid, bonded to recycled polyester, to trap more insulative dead-air space and quickly wick moisture away from the skin. (Pat. Pending)”
Yvon Chouinard and his band of eco-ninjas have been pioneers from the start, using organic cotton and hemp fabrics for years, recycled soda bottles for their fleeces, founded 1% for the Planet, have solar panels on their Ventura headquarters, and even have a used underwear recycling program!
August 16, 2007 at 9:59 am
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November 26, 2007 at 9:39 pm
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February 10, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Wow, with merino wool, that’s great. How much are they?
February 21, 2009 at 2:57 pm
disappointed with the merino wool…not vegan friendly.
and how are the sheep treated who give their wool for these wet suits?!
eco friendly? hmmm…
March 3, 2009 at 1:48 am
For a wetsuit usually made from petroleum-based neoprene with petroleum-based polyester linings, yes, they are relatively eco-friendly. The merino wool used by Patagonia is supposedly responsibly sourced merino wool from New Zealand where the sheep are happy and frolic through the fields. I think you’re going a bit far if you oppose humanely raised wool.