R2 Yulex Gloves

Offering warmth and dexterity in cool conditions, the R2 Yulex Gloves are made from 2mm 85% Yulex natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content, with a textured palm for grip, 100% external seam sealing and a fast-drying inverted microgrid interior lining. Suggested water temperatures: 5560 F/1316 C. Fair Trade Certified sewn.

Offering lightweight warmth and dexterity for cool-water surfing or kiting, our R2 Yulex Gloves are made from flexible 2mm 85% natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content with a fast-drying 95% polyester (51% recycled)/5% spandex inverted microgrid thermal lining; the exterior face fabric is stretchy and durable 88% recycled polyester/12% spandex. A 3-D silicone palm print maximizes grip, and articulated panels conform to the shape of the hand for a snug, drag-free fit. 100% external seam sealing eliminates leaks. All seams are triple glued and internally taped at high-stress areas for durability and strength. The natural rubber content is derived from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Made in a Fair Trade Certified facility. Suggested water temperatures: 5560 F/1316 C.

Features

Made with neoprene-free 85% Yulex natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber (by polymer content) that meets our rigorous standards for performance, durability, warmth and sustainability; the natural rubber is derived from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council certified by the Rainforest Alliance; the synthetic rubber is chlorine-free

95% polyester (51% recycled)/5% spandex inverted microgrid thermal lining is warm, flexible and fast-drying

100% external seam sealing; all seams are triple glued, blindstitched and internally taped at high-stress areas

Silicone ink 3-D palm print for maximum grip

Articulated panels conform to hand for snug fit

Fair Trade Certified sewn

Materials

Main: 2mm 85% Yulex natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content, lined with 95% polyester (51% recycled)/5% spandex inverted microgrid. Exterior face: 88% recycled polyester/12% spandex. Natural rubber is from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Fair Trade Certified sewn

Biorubber

When we started making wetsuits, we quickly identified neoprene as a material that needed improvements to lessen itsenvironmentimpact. So we met with the folks from Yulex who wanted to leverage the unique properties of the guayule plant, a hearty desert shrub native to the southwestern United States. Thus began a collaborative long-term project to develop a wetsuit material from guayule rubber.

Compared to traditional neoprene made from petroleum (or limestone), guayule rubber is a renewable resource that provides improved elasticity and softness and can be replaced faster than the product wears out. The agriculture is low-impact and the extraction and processinguseslittle energy and few chemicals.

Overall, from the crops to the rubber manufacturing, Yulex guayule rubber has a lower environmental impact than the polychloroprene that it replaces.