The Wetsuit Revolution

Billabong and O'Neill are the latest players in the sustainable wetsuit game. Taking notes from Patagonia, they have made a big shift towards a more environmentally friendly footprint.

Back in September, Billabong announced they would be making all of their future wetsuits from recycled materials.

Think upcycled car tires and neoprene scraps combined to create the highest thermal retention and lightweight stretch combination. Team that up with their airlite recycler made from recycled materials, and the noble prize-winning graphene, it's no surprise that the Billabong Furnace Natural was one of Stab's Top Wetsuits in 2020.

And with O'Neill's new Blueprint Chest Zip, made from limestone based neoprene and combined with the features of the previous "Technobutter 3" and the "+" range, it's safe to say the wetsuit game has changed for the better.

O'Neill will also be introducing the first-ever wetsuit recycling scheme, so you can upgrade to a new suit, knowing your old suit isn't going to end up in landfill. More details on their new initiative soon.

We are stoked to be adding these new players to the sustainable wetsuit lineup, alongside the Patagonia Yulex.

View the full range of both Men's and Women's sustainable wetsuits in-store or online.