Neoprene is good at keeping surfers warm in the water, but producing it is a dirty business. Not only is the material non-renewable, but it's derived from petroleum or limestone, which means it's a ...

NEWELL, W.Va.—Bellofram Elastomers has added two new foam product lines to its portfolio. The new UL-94 V-0 medium-flame retardant foam and EPDM and neoprene foams are projected to meet customer and ...

When buying your suit, consider: Fit: A wetsuit should be snug but comfortable. A too-loose fit will allow water to flood the suit, undermining its warmth, while a too-tight suit can be constricting ...

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2015, pending customary regulatory approvals. DuPont said financial terms are not being disclosed. Patrick Lindner, president of DuPont ...

WILMINGTON, Del.—DuPont Performance Polymers has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Neoprene polychloroprene business to Denka Performance Elastomer L.L.C. The transaction is expected to close ...

dhb's Extreme Weather overshoes provide all the protection you need, with 3.5mm neoprene rubber for waterproofing and warmth. They’re basic, but well priced. Overshoes only tend to last a couple of ...

Fashioning a custom, one-off rubber part for your project isn’t usually an option, but [Ben Krasnow] has an alternative to injection molding and casting: machining frozen rubber. As [Ben] points out, ...