Environmental responsibility

Responsible design - Minimal waste

We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment, we produce ethically made and environmentally responsible products. We don't produce single use plastics, branding or advertising materials. We are always trying to improve everything we do, so we welcome all your feedback and ideas.

LIMESTONE NEOPRENE

Non petroleum based insulation

Highest flexibility and warmth

More eco friendly than oil based neoprene

* needessentials uses the highest grade limestone neoprene in all non Yulex wetsuits.

PLANT BASED RUBBER

85% natural plant based rubber

Forest stewardship council approved

Rainforest alliance certified

* needessentials Thermal Yulex 4/3mm and 3/2mm wetsuits coming soon.

WATER BASED
LAMINATION GLUE

Free from nasty chemicals

Replaces harmful glues

* needessentials uses water based lamination glue in all wetsuits.

BLUESIGN

Bluesign approved fabric mill

More sustainable production of materials

RECYCLED FABRICS

45 plastic bottles in each Yulex wetsuit

8 plastic bottles in every board short

COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING

Plant based 100% compostable

We are single use plastic free

FAIR TRADE

Improving working conditions for farmers and workers

Empowering customers to invest in the lives and future of workers

* needessentials Thermal Yulex 4/3mm and 3/2mm wetsuits which are coming soon will be Fair Trade Certified™. We will progressively upgrade other products in our range to also be Fair Trade Certified™

CARBON BLACK
RECYCLED RUBBER

Recycled rubber from car tyres

Reduces energy consumption and Co2 emissions

Reduces landfill waste

ORGANIC COTTON

No pesticides, insecticides and herbicides in the environment

No harmful toxins for farmers, workers and customers

* needessentials uses organic cotton in all cotton clothing.

END OF USE RECYCLING

We recycle wetsuits at the end of their life

Reduces landfill waste

NATURAL HEMP FABRICS

Natural fabric free of micro plastics

3 times tensile strength of cotton

UV and mould resistant

* featured in the needessentials hemp line of clothing.