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SCUBA EVERYTHING/

Shanus — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:02:19 GMT

What is scuba? A style? A fabric? It seems to be popping up everywhere. I don't intend to whale fishing or looking for sharks.

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meallen616 — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:10:01 GMT

@Shanus,

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Desertdi — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:10:21 GMT

Ummm...I'd call the "style" SKIN TIGHT

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:24:17 GMT

I found it as a fabric.

Scuba fabric is a more fashionable version of neoprene fabric. Both neoprene and scuba are made from the same materials. But neoprene is used for more technical purposes, while scuba is designed to be used for fashionable clothing as well as clothing that needs to be technical but still fashionable- such as dance clothing.

You’ve probably actually seen scuba fabric without knowing what you were looking at, especially if you’ve ever shopped for skirts or dresses that are more formal. The fabric is very smooth and heavy, but it has some stretch because it is made from a blend of polyester and spandex/lycra fibers.

Fabric name	Scuba fabric
Fabric also known as	Neoprene, polychloroprene, chloroprene rubber, scuba fashion
Fabric composition	Synthetic polymerization of chloropren
Fabric breathability	Zero breathability
Moisture-wicking abilities	None
Heat retention abilities	High
Stretch ability (give)	High
Prone to pilling/bubbling	Medium
Country where fabric was first produced	USA
Biggest exporting/producing country today	USA and China
Recommended washing temperatures	Cold
Commonly used in	Scuba gear, dresses, skirts, blouses, leggings, swim suits, laptop sleeves, seat covers, camera cases

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RespectLife — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:22:30 GMT

Scuba has been around for years!!!

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Desertdi — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:34:34 GMT

@Meowingkitty

Wearing that fabric.......around HERE???? di

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christikate — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:44:31 GMT

The 'modern' version of Scuba exploded in popularity of few years back because of a top by Lululemon that retails for around $90. It's a half zip hoodie and the material is on the thick side for a hoodie. It's definitely an athleisure fabric.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:59:04 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@Meowingkitty

Wearing that fabric.......around HERE???? di

I know. It would be like wearing a giant baggie. I guess you could eliminate using the sauna at the gym.

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skatting44 — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:06:07 GMT

the fabric makes you sweat . it also hold in odors so you have to wash with good amount of baking soda detergent

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faeriemoon — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:18:17 GMT

I don't care for the look or feel of scuba "fabric." I bought a jacket with a scuba hood and gave it away. Really disliked how it looked.

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christikate — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:25:48 GMT

This was the viral Lulu 'Scuba' hoodie.

It certainly wasn't worth the 100 price tag!

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Desertdi — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:41:02 GMT

@skatting44

You can also use ammonia in the wash water as a deodorizer. It is especially good for removing ANY residue from fabrics.

Economical, and it has NO residual "aroma"...

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Desert Lily — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:36:47 GMT

I have a scuba blazer/jacket from Marla Wynn & a pair of scuba pants. They have None of the problems mentioned in this thread. It's better technology now.

The exterior of the fabric is very smooth, the items hold their shape, & they're a step up from casual without being dressy.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:53:48 GMT

I know it's a fabric that's been around for a while. I believe it's 100% synthetic but I might be wrong. It looks too stretchy and synthetic for me. I don't do tight clothes.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:07:53 GMT

@Shanus. Scuba is a style of jacket made like scuba gear. Real scuba is made of rubbery, stretchy material that keeps divers warm. I imagine an imitation fabric (neoprene) being hot. It's a style that has ebbed and flowed over the years.

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wagirl — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:28:03 GMT

I have a back pack made from scuba fabric----I'd guess it is used in scuba gear---never use it tho---not a backpack girl. It does feel nice. I can see it making a nice jacket.

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shoesnbags — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:02:44 GMT

@Shanus

Scuba is a knit fabric, but not new. Maybe it's just "having a moment."

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Nonametoday — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:25:51 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
@Meowingkitty

Wearing that fabric.......around HERE???? di
I know. It would be like wearing a giant baggie. I guess you could eliminate using the sauna at the gym.

@Meowingkitty Lisa Robertson had some (dresses) items on in scuba fabric I believe, before she left as did the girl that took her place. Can't recall her name, the blond.

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rms1954 — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:28:43 GMT

It's not all skin tight construction. It depends.

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magicmoodz — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:10:00 GMT

@Desert Lily wrote:
I have a scuba blazer/jacket from Marla Wynn & a pair of scuba pants. They have None of the problems mentioned in this thread. It's better technology now.

The exterior of the fabric is very smooth, the items hold their shape, & they're a step up from casual without being dressy.

@Desert Lily

The scuba fabric of today is so much different from that of yesterday. Many are soft, silky and have a beautiful hand.

I am sure your Marla Wynne ensemble is lovely.