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Author: product_admin - November 28, 2011

A new study entitled On-Water Visibility, conducted by Mustang Survival, and sponsored in part by WorkSafeBC's Research Secretariat program, found that florescent green immersion suits routinely beat standard oranges, reds, and yellows in terms of visual detection in water – particularly in low-light conditions.

Lead researcher Wendell Uglene, Research Manager for Mustang Survival, says he conducted the study "to find which colour was most conspicuous when floating on the water because we simply didn’t know."

Author: product_admin - September 1, 2011

Did you know that being submerged in cold water for just 20 minutes can lead to hypothermia, unconsciousness, and even death?

TAGS: type, PFD, advantage
Author: peter - April 7, 2011

The Five Types of PFDs

Once you’ve decided to purchase a Personal Flotation Device (PFD), the next step is to figure out which one is right for you.

PFDs come in a variety of different shapes, colors and materials. Some are made to be more streamlined, while others are made to protect you from hypothermia. No matter which type of PFD you choose, be sure to get the one that’s right for you – because the best PFD is the one you will wear!

There are five different types of PFDs available. Here is a brief description of each of them: