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    Neoprene (also polychloroprene) is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene. Neoprene exhibits good chemical stability...
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    to provide thermal protection while wet. It is usually made of foamed neoprene, and is worn by surfers, divers, windsurfers, canoeists, and others engaged...
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    Impact glue (redirect from Neoprene glue)
    Impact glue, contact glue, contact cement, or neoprene glue is a type of solvent-based adhesive which may be used to bond materials such as plastics, laminates...
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    XTRATUF is a brand of neoprene boots manufactured by Rocky Brands. First made in Rock Island, Illinois, they are popular throughout Alaska and the Pacific...
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    Dry suit (section Neoprene)
    and thermally-insulating material, called "foamed neoprene", "foam-neoprene" or "expanded neoprene". Wetsuits are made from this material as it is a good...
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    simple, expanded neoprene suits that are typically used where the water temperature is between 10 and 25 °C (50 and 77 °F). The foamed neoprene of the suit...
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    A Jabsco pump, neoprene vane pump or self-priming neoprene vane pump, is a type of pump typically used for liquid handling. They are mainly used when...
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  • Neoprene sleepsacks offer a similar stretch and feel of rubber with less wear and tear damage due to the material's stronger properties. Neoprene does...
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    addition to first developing nylon, also helped lay the groundwork for neoprene. After receiving his Ph.D., he taught at several universities before he...
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    Spray deck (section Neoprene)
    alternative is the tuilik. A spraydeck is made of water-tight cloth or neoprene. It is sized to fit over the opening, or cockpit, of the canoe or kayak...
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