Men's R2 Yulex Regulator Front-Zip Full Wetsuit vs Wetsuits Men's IconX Full Wetsuit: which is safer?

Where these two actually differ

• We flag Formaldehyde-releasing resins (glues/seams) and Microplastics shedding from outer shell on the Patagonia and not on the Xcel.
• We flag Fluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) treatment, Neoprene degradation and off-gassing and Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers on the Xcel and not on the Patagonia.
• The Patagonia is Yulex (synthetic rubber), neoprene-free base where the Xcel is Neoprene/nylon/polyester blend with unspecified waterproof treatment, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
• The gap is 70 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the Patagonia is the one to buy.
• We are less certain about the Xcel grade, at 42% confidence against 72%, because it discloses less.