Features of
SHEICO Neoprene

Sheico neoprene is the basic solution for freedivers and spearfishers: it is soft, ideal for shallow-water diving, durable, and features an elastic outer lining that helps prevent accidental cuts or tears.

Its low-density rubber is perfect for freediving down to approximately 15–20 meters. It also offers excellent thermal insulation, high comfort, and unbeatable value for money. It is an excellent choice for beginners or for those looking for a more affordable wetsuit.

STRENGTHS

Why choose this material

Available in superstretch versionsdisponibile in versioni superstretch

Hypoallergenic options

Thermal insulation

Cost-effective

Biocompatible options

Highly diversified product range

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

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

Available Versions

The lining can be standard or super-elastic. Internally, it can feature:

Open Cell

Raw rubber ensuring excellent adherence and thermal insulation. Fits like a second skin but requires lubricants and is more fragile. Available in:

  • 2 mm
  • 3 mm
  • 5 mm
  • 6 mm
  • 8 mm

Double-Lined

Fabric on both sides, with excellent elasticity. It does not require lubrication and is more durable than open-cell neoprene.
Available in various thicknesses and colors: navy/fuchsia, black/red, black/yellow, black/white, black/green, black/blue, black/pink, camouflage, etc.

Thermal Plush

Very durable and retains more heat than standard lining. No lubrication required and less delicate than open-cell neoprene. Available in: 9.5 mm Color: black Kanoko / grey plush

Coating

A metallic coating (gold or titanium) applied to the inner side of the neoprene. Very smooth, it allows easier wearing without lubricants and provides excellent thermal insulation.

Available in 3 mm, black/titanium silver.

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, thickness:

  • 2 mm

with open-cell inside

or superstretch lining inside in:

  • 1,5 mm
  • 2 mm
  • 3 mm
  • 5 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.

Kanoko

What it is

Kanoko outer layer is a reinforced lining designed to increase resistance to abrasion and cuts.

Available Versions

Superstretch Lined

inside

Highly elastic fabric that does not require lubrication and is not as delicate as open-cell neoprene. Available in 5 mm and 7 mm and color: black Kanoko / blue lining

Thermal Plush

inside

The internal thermal plush is very durable and retains heat better than standard lining. It does not require lubrication and is less delicate than open-cell neoprene.
Available in different thicknesses and colors.

Open Cell

inside

Lo spaccato è gomma grezza che garantisce una grande aderenza al corpo, ha un’ottima tenuta termica, risulterà estremamente veste come una seconda pelle, ma per indossarlo occorre usare sempre dei lubrificanti, ed è molto più delicato e fragile. È disponibile in diversi spessori:

  • 5 mm
  • 7 mm

SUPRATEX ANTI-CUT

What it is

Special reinforced outer lining, ideal for patches and inserts on professional wetsuits.

Available Versions

Lined

inside

Highly elastic fabric that does not require lubrication and is not delicate like open-cell neoprene. Available in: 3, 5 and 7mm and color: black anti-cut / light blue lining

Open Cell

inside

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

New 2026

TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Material data and technical sheets

All SHEICO products

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