Patagonia Wetsuits FW 2024 Preview
Retail Buyers Guide: Wetsuits FW24 Retail Buyer’s Guide
Brand: PATAGONIA
Interviewee: Gabe Davies – Oceans Marketing Manager EMEA
Neoprene foams can be both sustainable and high-performance nowadays. What rubber compound will you use in FW24?
F24 will be our 10th year using Yulex® Naturel Rubber, it’s high time the surf industry upgraded to better sourced rubber. Our Yulex® natural rubber wetsuits are here to make oil -and limestone- based neoprene suits a chapter of surfing’s dark past. Plus, our full range of next generation Yulex® Regulator® Wetsuit will now be represented in 11 accessories covering our booties, gloves and hood offerings. Ushering in a softer, stretchier, and more durable era for neoprene-free time in the sea. Wetsuit accessories are must-have to round out our wetsuit collection and service the wide and various needs of our customer. Designed to be as simple as possible and specifically for use with Patagonia Wetsuits. We keep all our high standards as before, but have increased performance. When our on-site wetsuit repair and design teams come together, we enter a new era of Yulex® natural rubber.* Now softer, stretchier and more durable. Our onsite wetsuit repair and design teams compared notes, removed seams from high- tension zones and modified the most commonly repaired areas. The all-new Yulex® Regulator is now lined with a silky-soft recycled nylon blend and is still made with Yulex® natural rubber*. *85% Yulex natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content. The natural rubber is from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council® certified by the Rainforest Alliance.
Neoprene foams can be both sustainable and high-performance nowadays. What rubber compound will you use in FW24?
F24 will be our 10th year using Yulex® Naturel Rubber, it’s high time the surf industry upgraded to better sourced rubber. Our Yulex® natural rubber wetsuits are here to make oil -and limestone- based neoprene suits a chapter of surfing’s dark past. Plus, our full range of next generation Yulex® Regulator® Wetsuit will now be represented in 11 accessories covering our booties, gloves and hood offerings. Ushering in a softer, stretchier, and more durable era for neoprene-free time in the sea. Wetsuit accessories are must-have to round out our wetsuit collection and service the wide and various needs of our customer. Designed to be as simple as possible and specifically for use with Patagonia Wetsuits.
What technologies/constructions are your outer/inner linings made of?
New Lining Softer and more durable 100% recycled nylon linings in arms and legs and 83% recycled nylon/17% spandex exterior. New Seam Placements Our design and repair teams collaborated on new seam placements that eliminate leaking, improve entry and result in a stretchier, comfier and longer-lasting wetsuit. New Non-Corrosive Zippers Replaceable, corrosion-proof Riri® zippers provide better seal and extend wetsuit lifespan. Tiger Tracks Camo Internal Lining
Re-engineered loose-weave interior knit in Gerry Lopez camo pattern facilitates warmth and flex while remaining quick to dry.
Repair, recycle, upcycle ? How do you handle the afterlife of your wetsuits?
Our new generation Yulex® Regulator® wetsuits are now softer, stretchier and more durable – redesigned onsite and tested by the first brand to make Yulex wetsuits. Wetsuit repair is part of our process. It gets your gear back in the water and shows our design team what’s not working – making our next generation of suits even better.
Key Products:
Women’s R2® Yulex® Regulator® Front-Zip Full Wetsuit:
A high-performance, neoprene-free wetsuit made of 85% Yulex® natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content with a recycled nylon lining; the natural rubber is from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council® certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Suggested water temperatures: 55°–60° F/13°–16° C. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory. £470 €520
Womens R2 Yulex
Women’s R3® Yulex® Regulator® Front-Zip Full Suit:
A high-performance, neoprene-free wetsuit made of 85% Yulex® natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content with a recycled nylon lining; the natural rubber is from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council® certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Suggested water temperatures: 48°–55° F/9°–13° C. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory. £500 €560
Womens R3 Yulex
Women’s R4® Yulex® Regulator® Front-Zip Hooded Full Suit:
A high-performance, neoprene-free wetsuit made of 85% Yulex® natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content with a recycled nylon lining; the natural rubber is from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council® certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Suggested water temperatures: 38°–48° F/3°–9° C. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory. £560 €620 Patagonia Women’s R4® Regulator® Front-Zip Hooded Full Wetsuit
Womens R4 Yulex
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