Life jackets

Life Jackets That Keep Your Head Above Water

Unlike a buoyancy or impact vest, a life jacket is specifically designed to keep you afloat and, most importantly, to keep your head above water. Its design and head support function ensure that no matter how you enter the water, the jacket will position you so that your head remains upright. Therefore, when considering various safety vests, it is crucial to understand that life jackets are the safest personal flotation devices (PFD) available.

Life Jackets Must Be Certified

Life jackets with a 100N certification label are coast guard approved after rigorous testing. The 100N indicates the amount of buoyancy provided, which, in this case, is a minimum of 10 kg. The higher the “N” number, the greater the buoyancy the jacket offers. Both adult and infant life jackets should have this certification, which can be found in the product specifications.

Buoyancy vests are another type of PFD, but they are not specifically designed to keep the head afloat and do not offer as much buoyancy. They are ideal for many water sports such as paddleboarding and waterskiing, where additional arm mobility is necessary. Visit our Buoyancy Aids collection to explore more options.