GEOPRENE & OCENA

Matuse prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and innovation, particularly evident in the materials we use for our suits and accessories: Ocena and Geoprene. These two neoprene variants are chosen for their exceptional durability, warmth, stretch, and environmentally friendly properties.

Geoprene, aka Yamamoto's Limestone Neoprene, boasts a revolutionary closed-cell structure that significantly reduces water absorption, making it 98% water impermeable. The exceptional feature not only renders our wetsuits lighter both in and out of the water but also accelerates drying time, ensuring you are ready for your next session in no time. This material is further enhanced with a titanium-alloy solution (unique to Matuse's Geoprene), meticulously layered to amplify heat retention and keep your body warm even in the chillest waters.

What sets Geoprene apart? It's remarkable ability to stretch up to 350% of its original size while retaining impeccable elastic memory. This means unparalleled flexibility without compromising on shape, offering you the freedom of the movement essential for optimal performance. The amalgamation of these cutting edge features culminates in Geoprene wetsuits that stand as the epitome of durability, warmth, and flexibility. Not only are they warmer and lighter, but they also exhibit superior longevity making them the longest-lasting wetsuits available worldwide. Additionally, our commitment to sustainability ensures that our products are not only kinder to you but also to Mother Nature.

Check out the Geoprene collection here. Ranging from wetsuit jackets, like the Chapter 1 2 MM Jacket and our best selling 2103 Jacket, to full suits, like the Scipio 2.0 or the Tumo, we've got you covered.

We've replaced Geoflex with Ocena. Ocena rubber, constructed from recycled oyster shell powder, incorporates recycled Eco Carbon Black additive and water-based adhesives for fabric lamination- instead of conventional solvent-based glues. This eliminates Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) and maintains bonding strength aka the durability you expect from Matuse.

Furthermore, we skip traditional dyeing processes, opting for dope-dyeing yarn to add color before yarn extrusion to save energy and water. And lastly, to minimize waste, all of our trimmed edges from cutting wetsuit patterns are reused to produce more Ocena sheets that make our Matuse products. Check out the new and improved Apollo-  now updated with Ocena . 

To prolong the life of your suit and minimize waste, Matuse actively promotes responsible practices among its customers, encouraging maintenance and repairs to prolong the life of their suits and minimize waste. Additionally, Matuse offers a unique recycling program where old suits can be transformed into surf or yoga mats, further promoting sustainability. 

By choosing Geoprene or Ocena, you're not just investing in yourself but also in a cleaner, healthier future. Shop Matuse and join the movement towards eco-conscious surfing attire.

**Note: our Geoprene suits are backed by our 2-year warranty and our Ocena suits are backed by our 1-year warranty.**

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