Good affordable dive skin or wetsuit brand that's neoprene free?

[44556j]

Hello,

I am looking for a dive skin or wetsuit (1mm) that is in the affordable price range (under $150 but preferably $100 or less) that is neoprene free and environmentally friendly.

Thanks

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

Environmentally friendly and affordable usually don't go together.
Henderson wetsuits has something they call Greenprene but I don't know anything about them.

 

[Marie13]

You might look at Sharkskin or the like. Fourth Element has non-neoprene stuff and they pride themselves on being environmentally aware, but they are not cheap.

 

[NW Dive Dawg]

I have both of the suits / skins below and use for any tropical temps that are 78F or higher. I actually prefer the less expensive Aqua Blue

Aqua Blue Unisex Full Body Skins

The Aqua Blue Unisex Full Body Skins are designed and manufactured by a large and well-known USA surfing and diving company. Superior materials, proven patterns and attention to detail. UPF 50+ helps d

www.scuba.com

Cressi Skin 1mm Suit

Crafted from 1mm nylon material, the skin is a versatile and a must have full suit for traveling divers. The high-stretch material is effortless to swim in and naturally conforms to the body to reduce

www.scuba.com

 

[lowwall]

No new garment is environmentally friendly. In particular the materials used are only a small fraction of the overall carbon footprint of the item. If that is the primary concern, then look for something used.

Otherwise, since a 1mm doesn't really provide temperature protection, I guess you are looking for protection from ouchy things in the water and the sun. In this case any rashguard type coverings will do. I use whatever random top I have and MMA/jujitsu rashguard pants because they are tough and cheap.

I've used these for example.

Hawk compression leggings

 

[MacDuyver]

Sharkskin