Hypoallergenic Wetsuit And Material

Abstract

A hypoallergenic wetsuit and material is described that uses closed cell acrylonitrile butadiene rubber in place of neoprene to eliminate the problems associated with neoprene and rubber allergies. In sonic embodiments of the present invention, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is blended with the acrylonitrile butadiene rubber. The density of the closed cell acrylonitrile butadiene rubber may vary depending on the hypoallergenic wetsuit application. Low densities such as less than 70 kg./m3, and preferably 50 to 61 Kg./m3, are desirable in many applications.

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