RESPONSIBLE Innovations
SOÖRUZ OCEAN PROTECT
Soöruz is dedicated to incorporating environmental considerations into its innovation process to deliver products that are not only of high quality and high performance but also socially responsible.
The Label That Reduces Our Environmental Footprint
2019, label creation : Ocean Protect
In 2019, we introduced the Ocean Protect label, which serves several key objectives:
- Reduce the environmental footprint of our products.
- Integrate full life cycle performance into our product development process.
- Promote the most eco-responsible products within our range.
An evolutionary rating grid
Our evaluation grid for the Ocean Protect label will evolve over time. We will progressively incorporate more criteria and raise the level of rigor each year. This approach allows Soöruz to continually innovate and reimagine its products to minimize environmental impact while enhancing the quality of service provided by our products.
Goals FOR 2024
Our targets for 2024 include:
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- Certifying 100% of our products with the Ocean Protect Soöruz label.
- Achieving a 40% reduction in our carbon footprint.
- Recycling 20,000 wetsuits.
Eco-Design Actions Implemented Through the Soöruz Ocean Protect Approach up to 2019
From the inception of a product to the end of its life, our extensive experience allows us to engage with all stakeholders involved in the product’s lifecycle. This enables us to optimize the product’s entire life cycle.
Here are some of the eco-design actions we have implemented:
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- Oysterprene: High-end foam using recycled oyster shell powder (bio-sourced).
- Biöprene: Bio-sourced foam composed of a mix of oyster shell powder, natural rubber, sugar cane, and non-food vegetable oil.
- Limestone Neoprene: Neoprene containing limestone sourced from quarries and also material from recycled tires.
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- Recycled polyester made from plastics bottles.
- Recycled Nylon, made from nylon production scraps
- Dope dye fabrics that use fever colors.
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- Water-based glue, solvent-free, VOC-free and odourless
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- All textiles are Bluesign certified
Bluesign is an international label for textiles. It guarantees that no toxic substances have been used during production and sets binding criteria for energy and water consumption.
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- Optimising cutting plans to minimize waste.
- Water based printing
- Eco-cut ( Guru Pro )
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- Collaboration with manufacturers to repurpose suit leftovers (e.g., filling boxing bags)
- Designing Soöruz accessories with these leftovers
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- Special supply chain organization to promote transport by rail.
- Optimization of shipments through close cooperation with long-haul transportation providers.
- Package size reduction.
- Use of recycled and recyclable packaging.
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- Partnership with the payment system PAYGREEN for B2C transactions.
- Product development with end user input to create sustainable, premium-quality products.
- Establishment of a comprehensive after-sales service, including repair capabilities at our headquarters.
- Warranty on all our neoprene products as a commitment to durability.
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- The S2Life Programme (Soöruz Second Life) promotes
- The reuse and recovery of end-of-life products,
- Including the collection of used wetsuits,
- The recycling of wetsuits, and repurposing old wetsuits into new products.
Eco-design award – France – Nouvelle Aquitaine 2019
SOÖRUZ rewarded
by 2 eco-design awards to the regional symposium organized by the network of CCI Nouvelle-Aquitaine, l’ADEME, la REGION and their partners.
The TUBE bag, the perfect versatile backpack!
The TUBE bag, versatile and waterproof, is perfect for carrying a wet wetsuit or braving the rain. 🌧️
Le sac TUBE, polyvalent et étanche, est idéal pour transporter une combinaison mouillée ou braver la pluie. 🌧️
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Autumn is here, and it’s the TRIBE spirit. Inspired by Aztec and batik patterns, the collection captures the essence of the deserts and the richness of the cultures that inhabit them.🏜️
L’automne est là, c’est l’esprit TRIBE. Inspirée des motifs azteques et batik, la collection capture l’essence des déserts et la richesse des cultures qui les habitent.🏜️
@theresetaabbel @victorhays @jules_denel @cocofoveau
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BIG NEWS : Soöruz arrive aux USA ! 🇺🇸
Cette expansion marque un tournant pour nous, et nous sommes impatients de partager notre expertise et notre engagement pour la performance et l’environnement avec les surfeurs à travers les États-Unis.
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BIG NEWS: Soöruz is coming to the USA! 🇺🇸
This expansion marks a turning point for us, and we are excited to share our expertise and commitment to performance and the environment with surfers across the United States.
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Nous sommes heureux de vous inviter à notre tout nouvel événement de wing, ouvert à tous, qui reflète pleinement notre engagement pour la communauté et notre amour pour les sports de glisse.
La SOÖRUZ SQUARE BAY réunira des athlètes de tous niveaux, tous animés par l’envie de partager un moment unique sur l’eau et sur la terre ferme !
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We are pleased to announce Soöruz’s participation as a supporter and organizer of a brand-new wing event, open to all, which fully reflects our commitment to the community and our love for board sports.
The SOÖRUZ SQUARE BAY will bring together every-level athletes, all driven by the desire to share a unique moment both on the water and on land!
@ffvoile @douarnenez.bzh @srdouarnenez @orane.ceris @alan_fedit @axl_gerard25 @clementcolmas @titouan_lbsq @adrien_mestre7 @flora_artzner @enoha.laurent
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Meet us at AWSI 🇺🇸!
Thanks @stevenakkersdijk 🕴🏼
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Stay on top of performance and style with innovative, practical pieces. 🌊 💼
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Restez au top de la performance et du style avec des pièces innovantes et pratiques. 🌊 💼
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Summer holidays ☀️🌊
Moises Dominguez still enjoying summer with our Faded Memories boardshort from our Sunburned collection.
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Toujours l`été ☀️🌊
Moises Dominguez profite de l`été avec notre boardshort Faded Memories issu de notre collection Sunburned.
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For windy summer days or cooler regions, FIGHTER SUNBURN SHORT-SLEEVE wetsuits are ideal 🌅
Pour les jours ventés d’été ou les régions plus fraîches, les wetsuits FIGHTER SUNBURN SHORT-SLEEVE sont idéales 🌅
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Trying of Sunburn 🌅 & Sea-Inspi 🪸 Divines bodysuit under the sun ☀
Essai de bodys Divines Sunburn 🌅 & Sea-Inspi 🪸 sous le soleil ☀
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We’re really proud of the young Soöruz team! ⭐⭐⭐
Congratulations to everyone for your performances 🔥
🇫🇷 Nous sommes très fiers des jeunes du team ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bravo à tous pour vos performances 🔥
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@moisesdominguezz presents to you different boardshort models while riding dreamy waves in a dreamy place 🌊
Find a wide range of boardshorts developed both for surfing and everyday life 🩳
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Here is the new SUNBURN collection for women wearing by @theresetaabbel and @cocofoveau
Catch the sunset vibes as they do and find a large range of products with these fire designs 🔥
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Flashback of the last meeting in southern France with some Soöruz surf teammates and the coach @vinny_surfcoach
It was great to share sessions, talk about new products and performances ⚡
Flashback du dernier meeting avec une partie du team surf dans le sud de la France avec le coach @vinny_surfcoach
C’était génial de partager des sessions, parler des produits et des performances ⚡️
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Soöruz French team is ready for this summer’s big event in France 🏁
We have especially developed high-performance equipment in French colors 🇫🇷
@helenenoesmoen : Windsurf IQ Foil World Champion 2021
@axel_mazella : Kitefoil 3x World Cup winner & European Champ
@nico.f465 : 6x Windsurf Foil World Champion
Good luck to all our riders for this event 🍀
Le team Soöruz français est prêt pour le grand événement de cet été en France 🏁
Nous avons spécialement développé des équipements haute performance aux couleurs nationales 🇫🇷
@helenenoesmoen : Championne du monde de Windsurf IQ Foil 2021
@axel_mazella : 3x Vainqueur de la Coupe du Monde de Kitefoil & Champion d’Europe
@nico.f465 : 6x champion du monde Windsurf Foil
Bonne chance à tous nos riders pour cet événement 🍀
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Introducing the FIGHTER LS top, ideal for protecting yourself from the sun and extending sessions by a few hours during the summer ☀️
The tops are lightweight and comfortable 🔥
All products are guaranteed: 3 years on seams
Voici le top FIGHTER LS, idéal pour se protéger du soleil et prolonger les sessions de quelques heures pendant l’été ☀️
Les tops sont légers et confortables 🔥
Tous les produits sont garantis : 3 ans sur les coutures
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@letscanales surfing heavenly waves in the new DIVINE RED SUNBURN for summer 2025 🔥
Our versatile wetsuit, both high-performance and affordable ⚡
Let’s not forget to take care of our spots 🙏
@letscanales surf des vagues paradisiaques dans la nouvelle DIVINE RED SUNBURN de l’été 2025 🔥
Notre combinaison polyvalente, à la fois performante et accessible ⚡
N’oublions pas de prendre soins de nos spots 🙏
🎥 : @basqueseye and @mercedesbilbao
🎬: @marioperezpozo
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Soöruz is proud to have supported @erwanjauffroy during his crossing between Toulon and Calvi🇫🇷
Our equipment is tested in real conditions by riders to guarantee the best quality and performance of our products ⚡
Watch the full video of Erwan’s crossing on Youtube 📹
Directed by @snowstorieslive with @pierreantoinepm and @lifeof_bru
Soöruz est fier d’avoir accompagné @erwanjauffroy durant sa traversée de Toulon à Calvi 🇫🇷
Nos équipements sont testés en conditions réelles par les athlètes afin de garantir la meilleure qualité et performance de nos produits ⚡
Retrouvez la vidéo complète de la traversée d’Erwan sur Youtube 📹
Réalisé par @snowstorieslive avec @pierreantoinepm et @lifeof_bru
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After more than 12h of crossing from Toulon, @erwanjauffroy achieves the feat of arriving in Calvi, Corsica after 250km of flight on his Sup foil ✈️
Soöruz is proud to have equipped and supported him in achieving this world first 🥇
Après plus de 12h de traversée au départ de Toulon, @erwanjauffroy réalise l’exploit d’arriver à Calvi en Corse après 250km de vol sur son Sup foil ✈️
Soöruz est fier de l’avoir équipé et supporté dans la réalisation de cette première mondiale 🥇
📸📹 : @lifeof_bru
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Here is the new DIVINE RED Oysterprene 🦪, Soöruz’s most polyvalent and accessible wetsuit with a new flame colorway 🔥
Here is the new DIVINE RED Oysterprene 🦪, la combinaison la plus polyvalente et accessible de Soöruz avec un nouveau coloris flammes 🔥
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Beautiful waves and sun for @lilias_tebbai 🇲🇦 in GURUPRO Oysterprene 🏄🏼♀️
Des belles vagues et du soleil pour @lilias_tebbai 🇲🇦 en GURUPRO Oysterprene aux Canaries 🏄🏼♀️
📹: @arturolusto
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