Life jackets

Life Jackets That Keep Your Head Above Water

Unlike a buoyancy or an impact vest, a life jacket is crafted to keep you afloat and, most critically, your head above the water. The design featuring head support ensures that, regardless of how you enter the water, the jacket maintains a position where your head is upright. Among the various safety vests, it is essential to recognise that life jackets rank as the safest personal flotation devices (PFD).

Certification of Life Jackets Is Essential

Jackets that bear a 100N certification label have been endorsed by the coast guard following thorough testing. The 100N indicates the level of buoyancy offered, which in this instance is a minimum of 10 kg. A higher “N” number signifies greater buoyancy. Whether it’s an adult life jacket or one for infants, both should carry the identical certification, visible in the product specifications.

Buoyancy vests represent another type of PFD, yet they lack the specific design to keep the head afloat and do not provide as much buoyancy. They are ideal for various water sports like paddleboarding and waterskiing, where extended arm movement is necessary. Visit Buoyancy Aids to explore our range.