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.

85% natural plant based rubber

Forest stewardship council approved

Rainforest alliance certified

* needessentials Thermal Yulex 4/3mm and 3/2mm wetsuits coming soon.

Free from nasty chemicals

Replaces harmful glues

* needessentials uses water based lamination glue in all wetsuits.

Bluesign approved fabric mill

More sustainable production of materials

45 plastic bottles in each Yulex wetsuit

8 plastic bottles in every board short

Plant based 100% compostable

We are single use plastic free

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™

Recycled rubber from car tyres

Reduces energy consumption and Co2 emissions

Reduces landfill waste

No pesticides, insecticides and herbicides in the environment

No harmful toxins for farmers, workers and customers

* needessentials uses organic cotton in all cotton clothing.

We recycle wetsuits at the end of their life

Reduces landfill waste

Natural fabric free of micro plastics

3 times tensile strength of cotton

UV and mould resistant

* featured in the needessentials hemp line of clothing.