What are the pros and cons of having a Santoprene outer jacket versus a Neoprene outer jacket?
Santoprene is a thermoplastic elastomer that doesn’t require cross-linking after processing. More manufacturers can apply a santoprene jacket. Neoprene is cross-linked after processing, but I’m not as familiar with this as I am with Santoprene, so I can’t say if there’s a big difference in temperature or chemical resistance. I believe they are both used in similar environments, so to choose between which material is better, you should identify your application-specific constraints, particularly chemicals, temperatures, cut-through, and any other issues that can effect jacket thickness to help select the proper material.
