What Is Thermoprene Neoprene?

Neoprene is used to create wet suits like this one among other things.

Neoprene is a synthetic rubber that is used to make tires and wet suits and to soft-coat weights. Thermoprene is a U.S. company that manufactures neoprene products for industrial purposes.

Thermoprene

Thermoprene manufactures plastic, rubber and aluminum extrusions. It produces profile extrusions, extruded and calendared sheet, molding, secondary fabrication and finishing stock.

Neoprene

First developed by the DuPont company by 1930, neoprene is a type of synthetic rubber that is highly resistant to water. Technically known as polychloroprene, it is an organic compound made largely of carbon and hydrogen.

Custom Applications

Thermoprene offers custom-designed neoprene products for clients based on client needs. The company will provide price quotes. It requires customers to provide a description of the final product and requests a product sketch, if available.

References

• Thermoprene Molded and Extruded Products: About Us
• American Chemistry: Neoprene -- The First Synthetic Rubber
• Thermoprene: Neoprene