Everything about Neoprene

Various types of products can be made from neoprene. In our range, you will find neoprene fabric, neoprene rubber, neoprene foam rubber, and neoprene sponge rubber.

Neoprene is a material primarily used to make wetsuits, also known as neoprene fabric. This material is resistant to (sea) water, durable, and weather-resistant. It has insulating properties and enhances buoyancy. Additionally, it has good mechanical properties and is reasonably oil-resistant. Neoprene fabric is available in various types, including versions with one or two sides of nylon.

The second type of material is neoprene rubber, also known as CR rubber. This type of rubber has a wide range of applications. It offers good UV and ozone resistance, as well as reasonable oil resistance. Its mechanical properties are strong, and it is also resistant to (sea) water. Additionally, this material is flame-retardant.

The third type is neoprene foam rubber, also known as CR foam rubber. It features a closed-cell structure, which means it does not absorb liquids and is (sea) water-resistant. This foam rubber is soft and flexible, allowing it to be easily compressed. It is also resistant to aging and is flame-retardant. It has good UV and ozone resistance, as well as reasonable oil resistance.

The last type is neoprene sponge rubber, also known as CR sponge rubber. This material has a closed skin around its open-cell structure and possesses good mechanical properties. It also has flame-retardant properties and reasonable oil resistance. It is well-suited for contact with (sea) water and has a long lifespan, thanks to its excellent durability and resistance to UV radiation and ozone.

In which EKI products is neoprene used?

We offer neoprene fabric in various types. Our range includes neoprene with nylon on both sides, neoprene with nylon on one side, and neoprene with Velcro on one side, available in a variety of colours. Each of these options has its own characteristics and can be used in different ways. The best-selling variants are EKI 4100, EKI 4450, and EKI 4300. Various colours, finishes, and sizes are available.

We primarily sell neoprene rubber in black, but it is also available in white. The white variant (EKI 265) is specifically suitable for contact with food. Among the black variants, we offer different qualities and versions with one or two inserts. The most popular variant is EKI 260. We provide the material in various custom forms and sizes, including sheets, strips, bands, blocks, discs, and rings. It is available either non-adhesive or with single or double-sided adhesive.

Additionally, we offer neoprene foam rubber in various colours and finishes. We supply black, grey, and red CR foam rubber. We can cut foam rubber sheets and rolls into various shapes, such as foam rubber bands, spools, blocks, frames, discs, and rings. It is also possible to receive these shapes with single or double-sided adhesive. The most popular variant is EKI 200.

Neoprene sponge rubber is available in round and rectangular profiles with diameters ranging from 2 mm to 25 mm. These profiles can be further processed into strips and rings. EKI 230 is available both non-adhesive and with single-sided adhesive.