Paddling Gear Made Responsibly
Neoprene
The neoprene our gear is made from uses limestone to replace petrochemicals. Carbon black, a main component of neoprene is now made from scrap tires. Dope-dyeing infuses dye pigment into the molten plastic solution to create colored yarn without dyeing. This saves water and reduces energy consumption.
Fabric
The Polyester shell fabric used on our dry suits and dry tops is made 100% from recycled water bottles. Polyester fleece used in our thick skin line is 29% recycled. We use bluesign® certified and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 materials wherever possible.
Solar Powered
Immersion Research headquarters in Confluence, Pennsylvania has a 27kW solar photovoltaic array on the building’s roof.The PV system offsets 89lbs of C0₂ daily on average or about 14.25 US tons of C0₂ a year. We generate about 75% of the energy we consume on site annually.
Repairs
Our repair department processes hundreds of support tickets annually. Many support tickets include maintenance and repairs to multiple garments. We have repair shops located in Hood River, OR and Confluence, PA to cut down on cross country shipping. By offering repairs to all brands of gear we’re able to keep your kit in service longer and out of a landfill.
Upcycled
IR dry suits come packaged in a gear bag upcycled from used billboard vinyl. The billboard bags are sewn at Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped in Johnstown, PA. Every bag is unique.
Reusable Packaging
We’re working hard to eliminate the use of plastic bags. IR spray skirts and dry tops come packaged in a reusable grocery bag. Shorts are packaged in a reusable lunch bag. Backbands are packaged in a simple mesh backpack.
