Apollo, the god of music, poetry, art, prophecy, archery and practically everything, was said to inspire Dr. Silverstein naming NASA's Apollo program after seeing an image of the deity riding his chariot across the sun. Much like the grand scale of the space missions and Apollo's many talents, our newest addition to the Matuse wetsuit fleet is also multi-talented and will inspire all surfers alike.
Apollo's mission is to make chest zip experiences great for everyone. Our goal was to design a chest zip that fits more body types and makes the routine of putting on your suit a pleasurable one aka a much easier entry than a moon landing.
The Apollo with Ocena follows Matuse’s mantra of making products Ichiban (the best) by looking forward, developing materials and construction in the most sustainable ways.
Matuse’s Ocena Rubber is made with Eco Carbon Black additive recycled from post-consumer scrap tires in combination with 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.
We skip traditional dyeing processes, opting for dope-dyeing yarn to add color before yarn extrusion to save energy and water. To minimize waste, all of our trimmed edges from cutting wetsuit patterns are reused to produce more Ocena sheets that make our Matuse products.
The Apollo with Ocena is fair-trade certified and is the next generation of responsible building that doesn’t sacrifice on the performance you expect.
That’s why we craft our wetsuits with the planet in mind, using cutting-edge materials like OCENA® rubber aka Neoprene-free foam. Developed from FSC-certified natural rubber, oyster shell powder, and plant-based oils, OCENA® represents the most sustainable alternative to traditional neoprene — without sacrificing the performance and durability that Matuse is known for.
Now, OCENA® is not only more environmentally friendly — it’s also more flexible than ever before, lighter both in and out of the water, and engineered to dry faster. These improvements mean even greater comfort, mobility, and performance in every session.
Backed by over four decades of Sheico’s rubber foaming expertise, OCENA® rubber delivers exceptional elasticity and resilience, all while significantly reducing environmental impact. It’s the perfect match for Matuse’s mission: to make products Ichiban, the best!
