Why we call it the Sophia:
Not to be confused with the Japanese band, the sophia jacket is the first piece of Matuse’s premium (the ichiban) game made specifically for women. The word sophia is greek for “wisdom, knowledge or skill” and its etymology traces to spiritual or inspirational feminine forces. So basically this jacket is the geoprene thinking cap you can now wear in the water.

Most neoprene is petroleum-based. It's messy, it's hazardous - it goops up sea otters. Matuse's wetsuits are made from Yamamoto rubber, which is derived from 99.7% pure limestone. It is warmer (98% water impermeable) and lasts longer (titanium coated) than standard neoprene. It is also kinder to mother nature since it's made from limestone and does not come from petroleum. Yamamoto's Geoprene technology means thinner rubber is warmer rubber. It not only weighs less, it also allows athletes to focus on the right issues (like better surfing), and fuss less over the wrong ones (like being cold, uncomfortable - and performing like a wet noodle).

Features:

• HOUR GLASS CHEST PANEL The hour glass chest panel not only provides a naturally contoured fit on the bodice but also adds an extra bit of curvy flow to your already stylish lines on the wave.
• HYDRASILK NYLON (WON'T SNAG; DOESN'T SUCK; BUTTER SOFT) Silky smooth, hydrophibic (i.e. rejects H2O) material that's your windbreaker in the water. Makes you feel all buttery inside.
• GEOPRENE STRATEGIC PANELING Super-low modulus, max-flex Geoprene that keeps the body's thermostatic line balanced (i.e. you don't get hot and tired from fighting your suit or cold and bitter from that oil-based neoprene).
• MINI BACK-ZIP The mini back-zip maximizes your ease-of-entry while minimizing water-entry.
• TITANIUM COATED GEOPRENE TEXTURE SKIN ON CORE. Provides board traction and makes you bulletproof—at least against the wind and cold.
• 100% GLUED AND BLIND STITCHED SEAMS. Provides durability, flexibility and cushy warmth for your skin.