Our NuWave wetsuits are made from a blend of 85% natural rubber and 15% chlorine-free synthetic rubber (as a percentage of total foam rubber content) to optimise the natural rubber foam's longevity, durability and stretch. This is covered with a recycled knitted lining to protect the natural rubber from ultraviolet degradation at the same time as improving elastic return and comfort. In addition, any smooth skin, mesh, or otherwise non-porous single-lined foam as would traditionally be used on the inside of the neck for comfort or on the torso and back, can only currently be produced from neoprene. Because of this limitation, we've designed our NuWave wetsuits accordingly and the only glide skin used is kept to the absolute minimum on the collar and the o-ring seal on the edge of the shoulder closure - essential for comfort and to provide a satisfactory seal.
At 85% natural rubber composition, it has been estimated that the carbon footprint of the wetsuit is reduced by up to 80% compared to a neoprene wetsuit. Most natural rubber, around 88%, is grown in South and Southeast Asia (mostly on small-holdings), close to our production partner’s manufacturing facilities, so raw material transportation is reduced compared to limestone neoprene originating from Japan. More importantly, natural rubber comes from trees that are tapped sustainably and replaced, and that draw down carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over their lifetime. The C Skins Nuwave Rewired wetsuit in 5mm body and legs, 4mm arms, is one of the warmest winter wetsuits made today.
The new C-Skins NuWave ReWired has been upgraded for next level performance and comfort. Constructed using insanely stretchy NuWave natural rubber combined with Halo X2 recycled linings and the new Halo X 3D back panel, this latest evolution takes warmth and flexibility further than ever before. The Halo X 3D high-pile lining traps pockets of air, providing exceptional insulation and warmth compared to traditional wetsuit linings. The compromise between performance and sustainability is no more. Featuring our exclusive Dark Matter 2 chest panel, minimal seam design, Iris 3 inner closure and Enigma 3 chest entry with single cinch, the lightweight, quality construction and attention to detail make the ReWired a team inspired favourite.
• Nuwave Natural Rubber
• Recycled Halo X2 Natural Rubber upper body
• Recycled Halo X 3D Natural Rubber back panel
• Recycled Halo Natural Rubber lower body
• 3D pre bent Dura Flex Natural Rubber knee pads
• Xtend Isolation taped seams
• Liquid Taped ankle and wrist seals
• Dark Matter 2 Liquid Skin chest
• Super Seal neoprene Glideskin collar
• Enigma 3 Chest Entry with Single Cinch
• Iris 3 Closure
• Linings laminated using solvent-free Aqua-Alpha Water Based Glue
• Seamless paddle zones
• True Thickness
• Key pocket