OCENEO: give a second life to your neoprene diving equipment

When Ecology Meets Style and French Craftsmanship

Neoprene, the material essential to our water activities, is also a major ecological challenge. But what if we could give it a second life, transforming it into products that are useful, stylish, and durable? This is the bold and successful gamble of OCENEO, the first French company specializing in the upcycling of this material.

At OCENEO, the recycling process is an art that combines innovation and craftsmanship. No more diving, surfing, or canyoning wetsuits ending up in the trash. OCENEO collects them at the end of their life cycle and transforms them in its workshop in France.

Their process is meticulous:

• Cleaning and Dismantling: The wetsuits are first cleaned and stripped of all their accessories.
• Transformation: The neoprene is reduced to granules and then transformed into a solid, flexible material, ready to be molded.
• Artisanal Creation: OCENEO's artisans mold and shape each piece by hand, guaranteeing the uniqueness and quality of the finished product.

Unique and Responsible Glasses (made in france)

OCENEO's flagship product is a range of glasses, available in sunglasses and optical frames. What makes them exceptional is their unique character: each frame retains the original patterns and colors of the recycled wetsuit, making each pair a one-of-a-kind piece with its own story.

The brand doesn't stop there. It is developing other technical products, such as advertising supports and furniture elements, and has even collaborated with iconic brands like Quiksilver for a special collection (FERRISNEO) made from wetsuits collected on the Basque coast.

Currently, OCENEO products are available for sale on their website by clicking here. The brand is also preparing to expand into physical points of sale, particularly with opticians for optical frames and specialized retailers for sunglasses.

Let's Recycle Together: A Solidarity-based and Sustainable Sector

OCENEO's initiative goes beyond simple production. It offers a re-purposing network open to everyone. By entrusting your worn wetsuits to OCENEO, you actively participate in an eco-responsible approach, supporting French craftsmanship and contributing to a more sustainable future.

To learn more and to organize a collection of your old wetsuits, do not hesitate to contact them directly via their contact section.

A Meaningful Project and Approach

Diving in our seas and oceans is a passion that engages all of us. At Diveavenue, we take part in a common effort to preserve this fragile environment. We are committed to highlighting all players in the diving world who are working for a zero-waste future. It is together that we can continue to explore the seabed.

Together, let's give our equipment a second life and limit our environmental impact.