PHILO 1mm

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Derived from the Greek term, Philos, the word Philo means, "having a strong affinity or preference." The PHILO: jacket represents our love for building the next level of function-first wetsuits. Whatever it is you do, remember to be passionate about it.

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Testimonial

This is what the North Shore Matuse Family wears. Light, comfy and warm.

- Flynn Novak

Solution-Specific Features

  1. YEAR & MSRP

    2. Version 2009. MSRP: $129.00

  2. THE NEXT LEVEL

    3. Philo is the next level of function-first premium wetsuits-it's the Ichiban. Combining Matuse's ergonomic patterning and Yamamoto's cutting edge materials, the Philo sweeps your shoulders forward for maximum paddle reach.

  3. HYDRASILK NYLON

    4. Silky smooth, hydrophobic (i.e. rejects H2O) material that's your windbreaker in the water. Makes you feel all buttery inside.

  4. GEOPRENE STRATEGIC PANELING

    5. Super-low modulus, max-flex Geoprene that keeps the body's thermostatic line balanced (i.e. you don't get hot and tired from fighting your suit or cold and bitter from that oil-based neoprene).

  5. ERGONOMIC & CUSTOM TAILORING

    6. Matuse's mid-body panels hug the torso in the right places to maximize comfort and performance. The short loop in the front provides secure attachment to your trunks.

  6. MINI BACK-ZIP

    7. The mini back-zip maximizes your ease-of-entry while minimizing water-entry.

Technology in this Ichiban Product

  • Geoprene is derived from 99.7% pure limestone. It’s warmer (98% water impermeable compared to the standard 69%), lighter and lasts longer than oil-based neoprene. It’s also kinder to Mother Nature since it wastes less biomass and comes from a sustainable resource—not petroleum. Geoprene is exclusive to Yamamoto Corporation and Matuse, Inc.
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