Neoprene is used for a lot of fun things like a clank-less tote for your beer. So start cutting and sewing for some really unique and possibly useful objects.

I have a case for my mobile phone which is made from neoprene. I’ve had it (and the phone) for about 6 years now and it’s still going strong!

Most impressive thing about it - apart from how smart it looks - is that the whole thing bounces when I drop it. I’ve dropped it quite a few times in 6 years, too.

The design I have is excellent but hard to describe, and I can’t find a photo to post here. A design like this would be fairly simple to make though http://www.continentalstar.co.uk/images/pt_263.jpeg

BTW what is a “clank-less tote”???

Also I am looking for material to make decent insoles with - does anyone know if neoprene would retain any “bounce” when crushed under heels for a long time? Would it just go flat?

If you carry beer in the cardboard tote that the 6 pack normall comes in, the bottles still bang one another and clank - or you could get a neoprene tote for cool and quiet bottles. http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/andmore_home/andmore_travel/57068.aspx?feature=Product_9

You may have already worked this one out - with regard to insoles. I currently am using neoprene as insoles for my orthotics (posture inserts) for my shoes. I’ve been using them almost daily for 4 months now and they’re still going strong. I think my podiatrist said that we wouldn’t need to replace them for a few years at least. Also, they are very washable!

Gaiters! I think that’s what you call them in the US - things that cover the lower part of your legs so water doesn’t get in through the top of your boots in the woods. Here in NZ hunters make theirs out of neoprene (rather than the more traditional canvas) as it doesn’t ‘rustle’ as you walk and warn the game of your presence.

Also, I have neoprene orthotic inserts in my shoes and they last a couple of years before they get too crushed to help.

Neoprene has all kinds of uses in the motorcycling world, given its resistance to wind and water. I have a baclava made from it that could very easily be made from the leg of a wetsuit. I’d never make it through the winter without it.

Aside from all the clothing related possibilities, I’ve seen a lot of bike luggage made of neoprene, or at least with a neoprene layer covering the parts that touch the bike as it tends to be pretty paint friendly.

Not a suggestion re. wetsuits but a more specific question: a mouse selfishly nibbled a hole in the armpit seam of my brand new wetsuit. How do I go about mending it?

I saw a fantastic design for a DIY laptop bag at instructables.com.
It only uses neoprene for shock absorbtion but it’s still a good idea.

Here is the address
http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-bag/

I currently have a project and have been looking for 1 - 2mm neoprene, can anyone help

You might consider making an .mp3 player cover or even a workout armband for your player.
Other ideas:
1. I’ve seen ski masks made of neoprene.
2. Perhaps a wallet?
3. it is a great material to make strap reinforcements out of for bags that can get a bit heavy.

Patches for bicycle tyre repairs?

I’ve used an old wetsuit to create a custom sleeve for my macbook:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wnicolai/2605647334/in/set-72157605774871670/

This sleeve is made from an almost 20 years old wetsuit, which had 2 parts: a jacket and pants. I’ve used the pants for this sleeve, the jacket is used for a 15″ laptop ( no pictures available).
Still using the sleeves everyday!