Responsible design - Minimal waste
We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment, we produce ethically made and environmentally responsible products. We don't produce single use plastics, branding or advertising materials. We are always trying to improve everything we do, so we welcome all your feedback and ideas.
LIMESTONE NEOPRENE
Non petroleum based insulation
Highest flexibility and warmth
More eco friendly than oil based neoprene
* needessentials uses the highest grade limestone neoprene in all non Yulex wetsuits.
PLANT BASED RUBBER
85% natural plant based rubber
Forest stewardship council approved
Rainforest alliance certified
* needessentials Thermal Yulex 4/3mm and 3/2mm wetsuits coming soon.
WATER BASED
LAMINATION GLUE
Free from nasty chemicals
Replaces harmful glues
* needessentials uses water based lamination glue in all wetsuits.
BLUESIGN
Bluesign approved fabric mill
More sustainable production of materials
RECYCLED FABRICS
45 plastic bottles in each Yulex wetsuit
8 plastic bottles in every board short
COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING
Plant based 100% compostable
We are single use plastic free
FAIR TRADE
Improving working conditions for farmers and workers
Empowering customers to invest in the lives and future of workers
* needessentials Thermal Yulex 4/3mm and 3/2mm wetsuits which are coming soon will be Fair Trade Certified™. We will progressively upgrade other products in our range to also be Fair Trade Certified™
CARBON BLACK
RECYCLED RUBBER
Recycled rubber from car tyres
Reduces energy consumption and Co2 emissions
Reduces landfill waste
ORGANIC COTTON
No pesticides, insecticides and herbicides in the environment
No harmful toxins for farmers, workers and customers
* needessentials uses organic cotton in all cotton clothing.
END OF USE RECYCLING
We recycle wetsuits at the end of their life
Reduces landfill waste
NATURAL HEMP FABRICS
Natural fabric free of micro plastics
3 times tensile strength of cotton
UV and mould resistant
* featured in the needessentials hemp line of clothing.