Hexoray, a startup based in Belgium, has launched an innovative swimming vest that is designed to come to the aid of swimmers who may find themselves in a vulnerable situation or at risk of drowning when in open water away from help.
The 'SwimVest' comprises a trio of airbags that are woven with nylon and sheathed in polyurethane, with two of the airbags situated near the wearer's chest and the third behind the neck. When a wearer is swimming without any trouble, the vest stays flat and doesn't interfere with the swimmer's streamlining. However, if they suffer a cramp, get confronted by a heavy current or suffer another kind of accident, they can simply pull a toggle to inflate the vest, allowing them to float on the water.
Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign, this inflatable swimming vest can be reserved for a pledge of around $195.
Image Credit: Hexoray
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Inflatable Swimming Vests
- The 'SwimVest' is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to explore the market for inflatable swimming vests that aid swimmers in distress.
- Safety Technology
- The 'SwimVest' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the safety technology industry to develop new life-saving products for swimmers.
- Crowdfunding for Product Development
- The crowdfunding campaign for the 'SwimVest' highlights the trend of using crowdfunding as a platform for product development.
Where This Applies
- Sporting Goods
- The 'SwimVest' offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the sporting goods industry to create innovative swimming safety gear.
- Outdoor Recreation
- The 'SwimVest' is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor recreation industry to enhance swimming safety in open water environments.
- Startups
- The launch of the 'SwimVest' by Hexoray showcases the trend of startups introducing innovative solutions to address safety in water activities.
