Nobuhiko FUJII *1
Noriaki YAMAWAKI *2
Chikayoshi OKAD *3
*1:Denki Kagaku Kogyo K.K. , Chuo-ku, Tokyo , Japan
*2:National Rubber CO., LTD. , Kako-Gun, Hyogo, Japan
*3:Shingy CO., LTD. , Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
Nippon Gomu Kyokaishi,(2010),83(5),146-150 General Review in Japanese
50 years have passed since the first wet suits were developed in Japan for professional divers. Since then, applications of wet suits have expanded from professional usages such as Self-Defense Forces, Japan Coast Guard to leisure purposes such as fishing, surfing and diving. As the purposes of wet suits have been diversified, materials such as sponge rubber, jersey and adhesive, and the production facilities are improved. This report reviews history, materials, production methods and future challenges of wet suits.
50 years have passed since the first wet suits were developed in Japan for professional divers. Since then, applications of wet suits have expanded from professional usages such as Self-Defense Forces, Japan Coast Guard to leisure purposes such as fishing, surfing and diving. As the purposes of wet suits have been diversified, materials such as sponge rubber, jersey and adhesive, and the production facilities are improved. This report reviews history, materials, production methods and future challenges of wet suits.
Keywords: Wet Suit, Chloroprene Rubber, Sponge, Jersey, Adhesive, Environment
