H2O Safety and Style

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Lifejackets can mean the difference between life or death but the cumbersome fit and general discomfort, especially in the water, discourage users from wearing them. Until now, that is. The IUW is one that won’t cramp your bod or your style!

Diminutive compared to your average lifejacket, the barely-there design combines the features of a sport lifejacket (PFD type 3) and throwable device (PFD type 1). It fits the user just above the midsection, wrapping over just one shoulder, to promote comfort and movability in and out of the water without restriction the arms, neck or torso. IUW not only functions as a flotation device, but also aids in the process of pulling the user out of water onshore or aboard a boat using a durable belt made of polyester tape. It also enables a secure grip during rescue operations.

Inside, low density polyurethane foam shapes to the wearers body. Outside, nylon coated neoprene offers excellent insulation, water resistance, durability against abrasions, and UV protection. In vibrant, easy-to-see colors, it combines the best of safety and style!

Designer: Julia Grochal

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Smart Survival at Sea

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Life jackets have seen major improvements with the modern introduction of things like water-activated LED lights and self-inflation systems, but in a vast ocean these do little to help locate lost individuals. To solve this problem, the Ahti X1 lifejacket includes a built-in locator designed specifically for “man-overboard” situations. Once the life jacket is inflated, it begins pinging the location on a mobile application that displays the victim in relation to the vessel to track their location over a period of time. When tracking the victim, relevant information such as time in water, distance to victim, vessel speed and direction, wind-data and water temperature is displayed. The smart app can also assist with maintenance of life jackets to avoid malfunctions, low batteries and more. Better yet, Ahti X1’s low profile design and stylish look are not only comfortable but encouraging to wear – after all, life jackets can save lives, but only if you wear them!

Designer: Mats Lönngren

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