# Handy Looped Lifesavers The Ubuoy Has Been Specially Designed for the Victim's Easy Grasp By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looped-lifesaver References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/02/02/oh-ubuoy/) & [jamesdysonaward.org](http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/it/projects/ubuoy/) The designer of this looped lifesaver points out that a life buoy is only as good as the user's ability to grip it. While many of the styrofoam life rings by docks and swimming pools have hard shells that become slippery, the uBuoy has a much more pliable surface. Inside the bright orange material, HDPE foam enables great floatation, and it's soft on impact. A rescuer can toss the uBuoy at a drowning person, and the recipient will not be injured if direct contact is made. When the victim grabs onto the looped lifesaver, the supple surface molds slightly to his hands, and the [long noodle-like form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair) begins to curl and tighten around his arm. This ringbuoy could improve the success and [facility water rescues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planbok-floating-waterproof-wallet). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Looped Lifesavers:** Designing looped lifesavers with pliable surfaces and easy grip for improved water rescues. - **HDPE Foam:** Utilizing HDPE foam for enhanced floatation and impact resistance in life rings. - **Water Rescue Technology:** Advancing technology in water rescue equipment for more successful and efficient rescues. ### Where This Applies - **Water Safety:** Incorporating looped lifesavers and improved materials in water safety equipment manufacturing. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Implementing HDPE foam and innovative design in outdoor recreation industry products. - **Emergency Services:** Adopting new water rescue technology in emergency services for enhanced rescue operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Under-Arm Rescue Floatation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua80-evolution-vest.md) - [Flatpack Oceanic Lifeboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-rescue-lifeboat.md) - [Multipurpose Korean Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeguard-snack.md) - [Compact Smart Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-buoy.md) - [Connected Pool Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifebuoy-bcone.md) - [Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furniture.md) - [Inflatable Hydrofoil Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-blowfish.md)