The base

What is YULEX?

Natural rubber comes from the sap of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). Unlike synthetic rubber, which is a petroleum product, natural rubber is a renewable resource and comes from plantations mainly in South and Southeast Asia, as well as Central America. As international demand for natural rubber increases, millions of rubber trees are being planted across the tropics.

YULEX Lexcell CC Closed Cell Foam Rubber is the world's first natural, plant-based replacement for polychloroprene foam (also known as neoprene).

Originally created in partnership with Patagonia for their neoprene-free wetsuit. Lexcell CC and its range of applications have grown steadily since commercial launch with Patagonia, winning numerous surf industry and environmental awards, trade and international recognition.

YULEX Wetsuit

YULEX Advantages

  • High-performance, plant-based elastomeric foam with a closed-cell structure.
  • Available with single or double sided lamination or combination of texture and lamination
  • Cuts, lasers, shapes, glues and sews easily like neoprene foams, with unrivaled flexibility, durability and application performance.
  • Lexcell polymers are biodegradable.
  • Damping, impact and vibration absorption.
  • Exceptional elongation, low density and water resistance (closed cell).
  • Wide range of firmness: from extremely soft to highly firm.
  • Thermal control, heat retention through airflow.

The recycled yarn

The recycled PET bottle boardshorts were created especially for the world of sports. With anatomical cutouts, reinforced seams, built-in laces for waist adjustment, back pocket with velcro lapel, quick-drying fabrics that do not cause odor.

​The yarn has a soft, light, comfortable touch, with a high concentration of elastane in 3 directions and lengths above the knees.

Boardshorts

Bikinis and swimsuits

The women's collection was created with the simplicity of the silhouette and the elegance of the 60s. The pieces were made with biodegradable materials, which have a technology that allows the fabric, when it comes into contact with bacteria active in landfills, to decompose into no maximum 3 years. The fabric, produced with elastane and biodegradable nylon microfiber, offers UFP 50+ protection against ultraviolet radiation and is free from toxic products for human skin.

Biodegradable