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R1 Lite Yulex Front-Zip Spring Suit - Men's
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Product Breakdown
Get enhanced comfort and performance with the Womens R1 Lite Yulex Vest. Patagonia revolutionizes wetsuit design by using sustainable Yulex rubber, reducing CO2 emissions by 80%.
Deep Dive
Why We Like The R1 Lite Yulex Vest
If you thought a great thing couldn't get even better, you don't know Patagonia very well. The Women's R1 Lite Yulex Vest replaces traditional neoprene with bio-based Yulex rubber, and in 2019 the formula has been re-engineered to be even softer, even stretchier, and ever comfier. We like how this revolutionary breakthrough in wetsuit design retains the performance capabilities and warmth of a traditional wetsuit, but without the toxic chemicals and petroleum-intensive methods of neoprene wetsuit production. Patagonia claims an astounding 80% reduction in CO2 emissions from replacing neoprene with natural Yulex rubber.
Details
A wetsuit vest adds core warmth to the breezy summer surf
Sustainable Yulex delivers lightweight stretch and performance
Polyester lining encourages quick-drying comfort
Flatlocked construction eliminates irksome hot spots and chafing
Patagonia has been creating responsible products since 1973
Specs
Responsible Collection Recycled/Repurposed Material [face fabric] 85% Yulex natural rubber, 15% chlorine-free synthetic rubber, [lining] 88% recycled polyester, 12% recycled elastane
Style: vest
Water Temp: 65 - 75F
Thickness: 1.5mm
Seam Construction: flatlock
Activity: surfing
Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
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