| Matuse | |
| Foundation: | in San Diego, California, United States[1] |
| Founder: | Matthew Larson and John Campbell |
| Industry: | Textile |
| Location: | San Diego, California, United States |
| Num Employees: | 6 (2022) |
| Products: | Wetsuits |
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]
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]
Matuse has opened a branch in Australia.[8]