What's the difference between Neoprene foam types: B, K, L, and S?
Neoprene Foam Types
There are a variety of Neoprene foam types that offer different characteristics at different prices. The most common types used are B Foam, K Foam, L Foam and S Foam.
Name | Characteristics | Typical Uses |
B Foam | Made of 70% SBR and 30% CR Neoprene rubber. Although not as resistant to ozone as regular neoprene rubber sheets, but pricing is much more competitive. 47x87 inches ±5% | Orthopedic and sport support products. Animal orthopedic products. Accessories for indoor sports. Decorator items. |
K Foam | Heavy density. Hardness is higher than L foam. Suitable for products with higher strength and more protection requirements. | Orthopedic and sport support products. Often used for kayak skirts and boots. |
L Foam | Our regular 100% CR Neoprene foam. Soft and stretchable, Ozone resistant. 49x89 inches ±5% | All types of water sports and diving suits, boots, gloves and accessories. |
S Foam | Lighter by about 20% than L foam. Soft, more stretchier than L foam, easy to put-on and take-off, feel the freedom of movement. | All surface water sport products such as surfing and triathlon suits. |