Type 2 is a podcast from Looking Sideways in association with Patagonia that explores the intersection between the outdoors, action sports and activism.
Hi Sandrine, as we discuss in the episode, Lewis and Chris are launching a crowd funder soon to raise the funds they need to finish and release the film. Head to thebigsea.org to sign up so you can get updates and support the film
There is also SEDO Chemicals Neoprene GmbH near Berlin, Germany
Also, it's not just the surfing community, but the Triathlon community who use wetsuits, Yamamoto being the favourite material for swim suits ... I really hope Yulex will be a good enough quality to replace neoprene in the triathlon world.
Wetsuits for the DLRG water rescue teams in Germany are still being made from neoprene, I have written to marinepool who make the suits. They are busy making changes to become more environmentally friendly, but changes in material for their wetsuits aren't on the agenda (yet)
Hi Sonja, yes, there are a number of Neoprene factories across the globe. However Denka - with plants in Cancer Alley and Omi Japan - is the supplier used by the vast majority of wetsuit manufacturers (including Yamamoto) due to the grade of Neoprene (chloroprene rubber) they manufacture. As you point out, wetsuits for many other uses also use this Neoprene - as do many other leisure industries. Well done for raising this with the brands you know.
Where can I find this Big Sea film to watch it?
Hi Sandrine, as we discuss in the episode, Lewis and Chris are launching a crowd funder soon to raise the funds they need to finish and release the film. Head to thebigsea.org to sign up so you can get updates and support the film
Really good episode, and a very simple takeaway - never again buy another neoprene wetsuit.
There is also SEDO Chemicals Neoprene GmbH near Berlin, Germany
Also, it's not just the surfing community, but the Triathlon community who use wetsuits, Yamamoto being the favourite material for swim suits ... I really hope Yulex will be a good enough quality to replace neoprene in the triathlon world.
Wetsuits for the DLRG water rescue teams in Germany are still being made from neoprene, I have written to marinepool who make the suits. They are busy making changes to become more environmentally friendly, but changes in material for their wetsuits aren't on the agenda (yet)
Guess it's the same with the RNLI?
Hi Sonja, yes, there are a number of Neoprene factories across the globe. However Denka - with plants in Cancer Alley and Omi Japan - is the supplier used by the vast majority of wetsuit manufacturers (including Yamamoto) due to the grade of Neoprene (chloroprene rubber) they manufacture. As you point out, wetsuits for many other uses also use this Neoprene - as do many other leisure industries. Well done for raising this with the brands you know.
Wow! Eye opening, and painful to hear.
Would like to hear a story on who and how Yulex developed their foam.
Hi Nick., Lewis and Chris are doing a q&a on here next week, keep an eye out for that
Great interview and can’t wait to see the film! What’s the story behind Yulex? Are there any podcasts on them?
Hi Luke, good questions to ask the lads when we do this q&a next week...
HI, great interview.
Can you put me in contact with the guys as I have a foundation which could provide some funding
Thanks
jamesl2g@gmail.com
hi James, thanks for that. I’ll pass it on. Lewis and Chris are also doing a q&a on here on Tuesday if you want to ask them anything