Predator Steamer V-Zip 5/4
Description
Ride with confidence in the Predator wetsuit, designed for the modern surfer craving performance, flexibility, and comfort. The wetsuit balances warmth and flexibility, complemented by the innovative double lined Down Airlex and NaturePrene2® construction for a secure yet flexible fit. Effortless movement ensured in any water temperature. Constructed with premium 5mm NaturePrene2® around the body to provide essential heat retention, while the 4mm in the arms and legs ensures comfort and unrestricted mobility. The FSC certified NaturePrene2® material is 100% neoprene-free.
Enhanced warmth and comfort with Zodiac Jacquard velvet fleece on the inside, layered with quick-dry thermal fleece. It efficiently absorbs water from the skin, releases quickly, and enhances comfort during your sessions.
Equipped with a YKK V-backzip which makes the wetsuit very easy to entry. The panels are triple-glued and stitched together using a special method that partially punctures the material to maintain the watertightness of the wetsuit seam. Crafted with durability and environmental consciousness, the Predator is your ultimate partner for conquering the waves and elevating your surfing adventures.
Key Features
- Seams: GBS - Glued and Blind Stitched
- Material: Down Airflex 550+ Natureprene
- Lining: Velvet Airflex Quickdry
- Zipper: Vertical Backzip
- Thickness: 5/4 mm
USP's:
Down AirFlex
GBS Seams
Velvet Airflex
Down AirFlex
GBS Seams
Velvet Airflex
Back Zip
Prolimit Natureprene
100% Neoprene Free Material
From Petrol chemicals base to Limestone neoprene (mining mountains) to NaturePrene and now introducing NaturePrene 2 completely made with Natural Rubber harvested from FSC certified rubber tree plantations. USDA-certified and 80% natural rubber, 20% recycled carbon black and enriched with Oystershell powder and Soybean oil.
Water Based Glue
The laminated neoprene sheets are cut into panels and put together to create a neoprene product such as a wetsuit. The lamination of all our wetsuits is done with water based glue, so called aqua-a. Unlike the traditional glue, the water based glue is solvent free and without chemicals (it removes 99% of the impurities). This avoids latex allergies. Don’t worry! Of course the glue will not dissolve in water. We made sure that the glue is as strong as the traditional glue.
PAH, ROHS AND REACH COMPLIANT
Our wetsuits are PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) free and 100% reach compliant. Reach compliant means we have achieved to ban the use of extender oils in our neoprene sheets for a better znvironment. REACH is a
regulation of the European Union, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from risks that can be posed by chemicals in the production process.
The PAH neutral neoprene has improved characteristics such as weight and stretch, and it also prevents skin irritation. We banned the use of extender oils in our neoprene which is better for your skin and nature.
DOPE DYED YARNS
Before lamination we need to prepare lining fabrics. Prolimit uses the dope-dyeing process. This means that we don’t dye the fabric in our production process anymore. The traditional way of coloring has a high water consumption, using a lot of energy and producing a large amount of industrial waste water and toxic chemicals. Instead of the traditional and common way, we use the method of dope dyed yarns. Dope dyeing is an energy saving and a more environmental-friendly
method. Dope dyed yarns are made by adding colorant to the polymer melt in spinning. In short, we add the color before spinning. With this procedure in which we color the yarn without the dyeing process, we save 104L of water per kg of fabric. The advantages of dope dyeing are in line with our goal to produce products with respect for our planet.
FSC Certified
The Forest Stewardship Council monitors and confirms that specific forest areas are being managed inline with the FSC principles and criteria.
Soybean Oil
One of the components to create NaturePrene2, the Soybean oil is edible oil extracted from soybean seeds. This is a 100% plantbased oil.
OYSTER SHELL POWDER
Harvested from scrap oystershell washed ashore the powder is an important enriching component for the blend in our Nature-Prene 2 rubber.
Eco Carbon Black
Carbon Black is a key ingredient to produce neoprene. Our eco carbon black is made from recycled tires. The tires are shredded and thereafter transformed into powdered carbon black. Unlike the traditional carbon black,
this method reduces the energy consumption and the CO2 emission by 200g per wetsuit.