Jack O’Neill (yes, he of O’Neill surf brand fame) is widely credited for coming up with the first wetsuit that was specifically designed for use when surfing or enjoying other water-based sports. The ...

The recent great white shark attack on surfer Kai McKenzie has again ignited the debate about what can be done to mitigate shark encounters. Shark Stop, an Australian start-up making ...

The invention of the wetsuit in the 1950s allowed surfers to brave chilly water year-round, but it came with an environmental cost – the neoprene material used is a petroleum-based substance that ...

Wetsuit manufacturers are doing incredible things with neoprene-free materials these days. Which is fantastic, because neoprene is really great at keeping you warm and really bad when it comes to ...

VENTURA, Calif.—Circularity is growing for end-of-life tires, but what about EOL wetsuits? Increasingly, environmentally conscious companies like Patagonia, which makes surf gear and other outdoor ...

From the swells of Cornwall to Cape Town, hanging ten in a sustainable suit could soon become a reality for surfers A combination of salt water, UV rays and the wear-and-tear of life amongst the surf ...