Responsible from tree to you

Throughout our certified supply chain, we make responsible choices for both people and planet, helping you create responsible products. Here’s how we do it.

What’s wrong with neoprene/geoprene?
black arrow icon Yulex
walking in nature with surf boards

Responsible farming

Our partner plantations are certified Deforestation-Free by internationally recognized forest certification programs, PEFC and FSC, minimizing environmental impact through responsible rubber tree forest (plantations) management. With our Equitable Ag natural rubber purchase program, we pay significantly higher premiums to the smallholders.

Our natural rubber (raw material) supply chains are PEFC and FSC-certified and both are working with the European Commission to help ensure compliance with the European Deforestation Regulation or EUDR. So, when you purchase Yulex Products, you will be able to know the geo-coordinates or origins of your rubber products and that it does not come from deforested regions.

rubber tree plantation

From the tree

Yulex products are compliant with the new European Union Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115). Yulex products are derived from renewable rubber tree forests, reducing our reliance on non-renewable energy sources.

rubber tree sap

Purification (YULEX® PURE)

Our proprietary purification process removes up to 99% of impurities including those known to cause Type 1 latex allergies.

YULEX PURE is compliant with the EU Deforestation-Free Products regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115).

rubber tree sap dripping

Responsible manufacturing

Our authorized natural rubber manufacturers are PEFC & FSC-certified and our YULEX foam manufacturers only use PEFC and/or FSC-certified natural rubber.  We perform internal audits and visit our authorized manufacturing networks 1-3x a year.

rubber foam sheets

Deep, lasting partnerships

We work closely with our partners to customize Yulex Products to their needs, and optimize their supply chain.

Yulex team at ISPO Munich

Biodegradable

Yulex natural rubber materials are biodegradable.

guy surfing in a wave

Upgrade from neoprene to Yulex®

We love providing our partners with the opportunity to move towards a more sustainable future. Make the conscious choice and start your transition away from neoprene.
Start your transition
black arrow icon Yulex