Features of DAIWABO Neoprene

Daiwabo neoprene is a historic Japanese brand, originally known as Daiwa, renowned for the outstanding quality of its neoprene. Its high-density rubber places it among the very best for deep diving applications. Its exceptional resistance to compression, combined with excellent elasticity—further improved in recent production—makes it especially appreciated by deep divers and professionals.

STRENGTHS

Why choose this material

Very elastic

High density

Compression resistant

Thermal insulation

Memory effect

High quality

Fast drying

Lined Neoprene

What it is

Lined neoprene can be used both externally and internally in wetsuits. It is a fabric with exceptional elasticity, durability, longevity, and comfort, and it is less delicate than smooth neoprene.

Features

The lining adds 4 key characteristics:

  1. Elasticity
  2. Durability
  3. Comfort
  4. Less fragility compared to raw rubber

Available Versions

Superstretch lined

outside

Superstretch outer lining is available in black, in thicknesses:

  • 3 mm
  • 4 mm
  • 5 mm
  • 6 mm
  • 7 mm
  • 8 mm

with open-cell inside

Open Cell

inside

Raw rubber that ensures excellent adherence to the body and outstanding thermal insulation. It fits like a second skin but requires lubricants to wear and is more delicate and fragile.

Smoothskin

What it is

Smooth is an outer rubber coating similar to skin, offering excellent hydrodynamics, elasticity, and fast drying, but it is more delicate than lined neoprene.

Available Versions

Smoothskin

outside

available in black with open-cell interior, in thicknesses:

  • 3 mm
  • 5 mm
  • 6 mm
  • 7 mm
  • 8 mm

Also available with superstretch inner lining in different colors and thicknesses:
· Blue (1.5 mm)
· Black (2 mm)
· Turquoise (3 mm)
· Grey (5 mm)
· Light grey (6 mm)
· Green (7 mm)

Open Cell

inside

Open Cell Inside ensures excellent body adherence and thermal insulation. Extremely soft and elastic, but requires lubricants to wear.

Superstretch lined

inside

Superstretch Lined Inside is a highly elastic fabric that does not require lubrication and is more durable than open-cell neoprene.

TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Material data and technical sheets