Where to get Neoprene??

[turnburglar]

Hey guys I am looking to get neoprene in a roll, and have been having a hard time finding any on the net. The rubber suppliers seem vague on the properties of their materials. Specifically Im looking for stuff 3-5mm thick and closed cell. It doesn't need to have any lining as I plan on adding nylon myself.

For the record this is for a clothing project and won't get wet.


Does anyone know any good online suppliers?

Thanks

 

[Marie13]

Try DRIS, just for the heck of it.

 

[Bubblesong]

I found something similar at Home Depot Hardware Dept. soft drawer liners for tool chests that was about the right thickness. There was also a similar material in the flooring department in rolls that is soft foam rubbery material as a floor covering but was similar to neoprene. Worth a look as they are cheap and plentiful for (just guessing) costume?

 

[runsongas]

mcmaster carr

McMaster-Carr

if you need a full 25/50 ft roll, you may be better off looking to buy factory direct.

 

[grf88]

Neoprene, neoprene sheets, neoprene fabric, neoprene rubber & rolls

 

[uncfnp]

Closed Cell Rubber - Neoprene

You might also try a custom wetsuit company. They might be willing to sale a length from their supply.

 

[Lorenzoid]

Are you (OP) looking for the kind of neoprene that wetsuits are made of, i.e., closed-cell foamed neoprene?

mcmaster carr

McMaster-Carr

if you need a full 25/50 ft roll, you may be better off looking to buy factory direct.

This isn't foamed neoprene, if that's what the OP is looking for. These are solid neoprene rubber sheets.

 

[turnburglar]

Closed cell neoprene would be great to find, although I'm finding 3-5mm costing 10-12$ sqft

Really I want a closed cell foam made from a natural & Butyl rubber mix. This material needs to be resistant to ultra cold (-40). Any advice as to what of the more common neoprene would be best? I'm seeing epdm, sbr and another few acronyms being thrown around.

 

[grf88]

The link I provided gives a cost of 5mm in moderate quantities of little more than $1.00 sq ft but that is for Neoprene which you originally stated you wanted. EPDM, SBR and Butyl are different materials, what are you looking for?

 

[grf88]

Rubatex makes various type of foam. Why not talk to them about your application to find out what would be best. They can probably put you in touch with a supplier.
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