Material Technology

Wetsuits are made of neoprene. Great wetsuits are made of great neoprene. The higher the quality, the lighter, warmer and more flexible your wetsuit will be.
We at Hitech Wears are committed to make great wetsuits so we choose Yamamoto as our major material choice.

YAMAMOTO Rubber is high-quality, warm, and flexible rubber sponge made from Limestone, containing over 99.7% calcium carbonate, unlike normal neoprene which is derived from petroleum, Yamamoto neoprene is much environmental friendly compared to Chinese and Taiwanese neoprene, Due to its unique cell structure it is at least 30% warmer than any other neoprene and totally water impermeable.

It has been used as wetsuits material by world’s top Surfers, Triathletes, Divers, Freedivers, Spearfishers, Divers, and also used as orthopedic supports for human and animals. It’s the most comfortable second skin available.

Neoprene Grades We Stock

Yamamoto # 39 Limestone Neoprene

This Prime Quality neoprene is made from limestone, using a special technology to convert limestone in to rubber. #39 limestone neoprene got three “S” which stands for “Super” – Super Light, Super Soft and Super Stretch.

Compare with normal neoprene which sourced from chemical, #39 got over 99.7% calcium carbonate, its closed-cell structure is filled with nitrogen gas to prevent water penetration and increase heat retention, which is at least 30% higher than most competing materials.

– Super Light

– Super Soft

– Super Stretch

– Warm keeping

Yamamoto # 40 Limestone Neoprene

One of the most stretchy and softest rubber for watersports in the world, offered by Yamamoto. It got excellent modulus, strong surface and great flexibility. This rubber can be stretched up to 620%, compared to human body elongation rate which is just 60-70%.

– The Softest

– The Most Stretchy

– Excellent Modulus

– Strong Surface

– Great Flexibility