Neoprene has a low oxidation rate and can be used in a variety of building applications, including electrical insulation, adhesives and asphalt products. Thick neoprene bearing pads are used in buildings to withstand the pressure of heavy objects and loads. The chemical inertness of neoprene helps it resist the influence of weather, ozone and other outdoor variables, and can withstand petroleum based mixtures such as solvent, oil and grease. Neoprene bearing pads are also used for bridges as safety mechanisms. They give the bridge flexibility to minimize the damage caused by movement. Because neoprene is stable and non-reactive, it can also be used to manufacture corrosion resistant coatings and as a base for adhesives.

Water sports and diving fabric:

Neoprene is used to make diving suits and flying fishing wading suits because it helps to resist the cold. A wetsuit made of closed cell foam neoprene can provide insulation against cold water by trapping heat in the wetsuit.