Patagonia Women's R1 Lite Yulex Long Sleeve Spring Suit - Black
Patagonia Women's R1 Yulex Springsuit
Offering full-arm warmth and sun protection in a streamlined, formfitting design, the neoprene-free R1® Lite Yulex® Long-Sleeved Spring Jane is 2mm throughout, lined with stretchy and fast-drying 100% recycled polyester; the face fabric is an 88% recycled polyester/12% spandex blend. The face fabric and lining are now solution-dyed—using 86% less water than conventional dyeing—and are laminated with water-based AquaA™ glue that’s free from harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The vertical front-zip entry allows easy on/off; seams are sewn with flatlock construction for next-to-skin comfort. Easy-access key loop included. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ facility.
Suggested water temperatures: 18–23° C.
The Patagonia womens R1 Yulex spring suit has been updated with a reformulated the Yulex® material making them lighter, stretchier and more comfortable. Made of 85% natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content that replaces a petroleum-based material with a plant-based one, they offer the same performance attributes as conventional stretch neoprene while reducing CO2 emissions by up to ~80% in the manufacturing process.
Derived from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council® certified by the Rainforest Alliance, Patagonia blend the natural rubber with chlorine-free synthetic rubber to increase ozone- and UV-resistance and meet Patagonia's rigorous standards for strength and durability.
Features
Made with neoprene-free 85% Yulex® natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber (by polymer content) that meets Patagonia's rigorous standards for performance, durability, warmth and sustainability; the natural rubber is derived from sources that are Forest Stewardship Council® certified by the Rainforest Alliance; the synthetic rubber is chlorine-free
Solution-dyed, high-stretch 100% recycled polyester jersey lining throughout improves flexibility and dry time; exterior face fabric made with solution-dyed 88% recycled polyester/12% spandex is durable, stretchy and water-resistant; lining and face fabric laminated with solvent-free AquaA™ glue
Seams are sewn with flatlock construction for comfort and durability
Vertical center-front zip for easy entry
Easy-access key loop
Fair Trade Certified™ sewn
476 g