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The following is a reproduction from the former Rubatex site on Thomas
Register ( a listing of manufacturers)
Wet & Dry Suit Materials
Since 1935, Rubatex has produced the finest quality closed cell rubber
products on the market. We've continued to improve neoprene products
over the years, leading the field in wet and dry suit materials. With
Rubatex you can always count on high quality performance. Our diving
and water sports material like G-231 and 008 have kept you warm and
comfortable above and below the water.
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STOCK
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BENEFITS
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USE
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| G-231 |
Incredible Warmth & Durability, Premium |
Wet & Dry Suits (for the serious professional
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| 008 & 1400 |
Durable, Good Warmth, Comfort, Flexibility |
Sport Enthusiasts & Professionals |
Test Results
MEASUREMENT OF RUBATEX SWATCH SETS FOR MATERIAL TESTING
Bar reference marks were made on material and measures to gauge shrinkage.
Rating: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor
Habitat Florida - 6 days in saturation at 50 fsw
(A key test because it reflects performance over time)
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Material
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Starting
Thickness
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Bar Dim.
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Ending
Thickness
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Bar Dim.
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%Change
Thickness
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Rating
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Bar Dim
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Rating
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| R-008-N |
3.97
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103.24
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2.79
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97.66
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-20.7
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F
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-5.4
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G
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| G-231-N |
3.97
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100.94
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2.84
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100.22
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-28.5
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G
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*
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E
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| R-2100-N |
3.77
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103.49
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3.40
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101.30
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-9.8
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E
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-2.1
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E
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| Import "A" |
3.78
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102.29
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1.81
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95.14
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-52.1
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P
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-7.0
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P
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| R-008-N |
7.35
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104.16
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4.52
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99.97
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-38.5
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G
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-4.0
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G
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| G-231-N |
6.66
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102.90
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4.46
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102.37
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-33.0
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E
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*
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E
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| R-2100-N |
6.89
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102.45
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4.18
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99.41
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-39.3
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G
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-3.0
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E
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| Import "A" (T)
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7.22
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102.86
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3.55
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96.00
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-50.8
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P
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-6.7
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F
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| Import "B" (T)
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6.77
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102.36
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2.92
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90.92
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-55.8
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P
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-11.1
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P
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(T) - Neoprene with Titanium insulation
* - No change - Material had 100% recovery
Note: Suits and samples were marked with a code, rather
than with a product name, so as to preclude any brand preference or
bias by the testers.
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