Matuse Inc. is an American company focused on wetsuits and outdoor apparel for men and women. Matuse was founded in 2006 in San Diego, California. Co-founded by Matthew Larson[2] and John Campbell,[3] Matuse was established with the intention of creating sustainable wetsuits by using a premium material named Geoprene; an eco-friendly Japanese limestone rubber (an alternative to oil-based neoprene).[4] Later on, Matuse started creating other sustainable wetsuits made from a premium material named Geoflex; using water-based glues for seams and laminations, along with recycled nylons and rubber.[5] One of Matuse's wetsuits (the Dante Hydrasilk) was recently named one of the ten best sustainable wetsuits of 2023 by Surfd.com for the eco-friendly materials it's made out of.[6]
| Industry | Textile |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 in San Diego, California, United States[1] |
| Founder | Matthew Larson and John Campbell |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California, United States |
| Products | Wetsuits |
Number of employees | 6 (2022) |
| Website | www |
Matuse's logo is derived from an ancient Taoist symbol that signifies three solid lines for heaven, three broken lines for Earth and a circle that represents the constant quest for perfection. Matuse's slogan is to make all their products ichiban, a Japanese phrase which means to make everything the best it can possibly be.[7]
References
edit- ^ "About Us". Matuse.com. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ Parr, Shawn. "10 Steps To Turn Your Passion Into Your Business". Fast Company. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Matuse: Finding Success Among Giants". thetidalist.com. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ Perino, Jon. "A Hands-on Matuse Wetsuit Comparison: The Dante Vs. The Scipio". Men's Journal. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Matuse Wetsuits Review: Epic Wetsuits or Rip Off? [2022]". surfhungry.com. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ Geniya. "10 of the best sustainable wetsuits in 2023". Surfd.com. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "About Us". matuse.com. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Matuse". matuse.au. Retrieved 28 August 2024.