Life jackets

Life Jackets That Keep Your Head Above Water

Unlike a buoyancy vest or impact vest, a life jacket is crafted to ensure you stay afloat with your head above the water. Its design, with head support, ensures that regardless of how you enter the water, the jacket maintains an upright position for your head. Thus, when considering various safety vests, it's essential to know that life jackets are the safest personal flotation devices (PFD) available.

Life Jackets Require Certification

Jackets carrying a 100N certification mark have coast guard approval following thorough testing. The 100N indicates the level of buoyancy offered, specifically a minimum of 10 kg. A higher “N” number signifies increased buoyancy. Whether for adults or infants, life jackets should share the same certification, which you'll find detailed in the product specifications.

Another type of PFD is the buoyancy vest, although these don’t specifically keep the head afloat and offer less buoyancy. They are ideal for numerous water sports, such as paddleboarding and waterskiing, where greater arm movement is desirable. Visit Buoyancy Aids to explore our selection.