SCUBA EVERYTHING/

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

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.

meallen616 · ‎01-10-2013

@Shanus,

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Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

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

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Meowingkitty · ‎06-19-2010

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

RespectLife · ‎02-27-2012

Scuba has been around for years!!!

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

@Meowingkitty

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

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christikate · ‎01-12-2013

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.