Generally speaking, there are the following main differences between neoprene smooth
skin and glide skin:
Appearance texture
smooth skin : The surface is smooth and shiny, which is visually more eye-catching, giving
people a delicate and neat feeling.
glide skin: Although it is also relatively smooth, it generally does not have the obvious
luster of smooth skin , and the texture is relatively softer and low-key.
Production process
glide skin: Usually undergoes special surface treatment processes, such as coating, etc.
These additional treatment processes may increase certain production costs and
production time.
smooth skin : The production process is relatively simple, that is, the layer on the surface
of the neoprene is cut out.
Performance characteristics
glide skin: Due to the surface treatment, its wear resistance may be better. At the same
time, the corrosion resistance of glide skin may also have a slight advantage. It is not easy
to leave corrosive substances on the surface, which is easy to clean and maintain.
smooth skin : Although it may be slightly inferior to smooth skin in terms of wear
resistance and corrosion resistance, smooth skin has better flexibility and elasticity. This
is because its surface has not been over-processed, and the molecular structure and
properties of the rubber itself have been well preserved, making the smooth skin
perform well in some application scenarios that require frequent bending and stretching.
Application Fields
smooth skin : often used for products that have high requirements for appearance and
need to show exquisiteness and high-end feeling, such as decorative strips in car interiors,
edging materials for high-end furniture, and surface decoration of fashionable shoes. In
addition, in some industrial fields with high requirements for wear and corrosion resistance,
such as sealing gaskets of chemical equipment and protective shells of electronic
equipment, smooth skin neoprene is also used.
smooth skin : more used in products that require good flexibility and elasticity, such as
rubber hoses, shock-absorbing components, and grips of sports equipment. In some
fields that do not require high gloss in appearance, but require high softness and elasticity
of materials, smooth skin neoprene is a more ideal choice