Better Neoprene
In contrast to traditional neoprene, which uses oil as a base material, this new type of neoprene is made from crushed limestone. This alternative material has much better insulative properties, blocks 95% of water from passing through (as opposed to traditional neoprene’s 70%), and a lower coefficient of friction for easier swimming through the water.
While this will likely not blow the doors off of any one industry, it is a useful alternative material that could displace oil-based neoprene, especially in the coming years of higher oil prices.
