Neoprene or
polychloroprene is a family of
synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of
chloroprene. Neoprene exhibits good chemical stability and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. Neoprene is sold either as solid rubber or in
latex form, and is used in a wide variety of applications, such as
laptop sleeves,
orthopedic braces (wrist, knee, etc.),
electrical insulation, liquid and sheet applied elastomeric membranes or flashings, and
automotive fan
belts.