Life jackets

The lifejacket is the most widespread and well-known lifejacket model. Orange in color and made of polyethylene foam, the life jacket keeps you afloat in the event of sinking at sea. That's why it's essential to always know where it is on board the boat you're embarking on. For cruising, foam lifejackets and armbands with 100N buoyancy are a minimum requirement. It's only from the 100N category upwards that the lifejacket can be used to turn a shipwrecked person, even if unconscious, and is equipped with the indispensable means of identification, such as a whistle or retro-reflective strips. With its 150N buoyancy, the Gilet Typhon 150N Plastimo will enable you, for example, to navigate beyond the 6 nautical mile zone.

LIFERAFTS, SAFETY ON BOARD

Depending on the model, the size and weight of a lifejacket range from 30 kg to over 90 kg for adult versions. When ordering a children's lifejacket for a child weighing less than 30 kg, the child must wear a foam lifejacket or lifejacket with a buoyancy rating of at least 100N. With its motifs, the Gilet De Sauvetage Enfant Typhon 3 à 30 KG is sure to please your offspring, while ensuring their safety while sailing. A 100N approval allows the wearer to turn around after falling into the water, keeping his or her airways clear. A 100N or 150N lifejacket therefore complies with Division 240 for cruising or pleasure boats up to 24m in length.

The buoyancy of life jackets is ensured by polyethylene foam. In addition to an orange color for visibility, the lifejacket is fitted with a collar to keep the head above water, a subcutaneous strap to facilitate swimming, waist tightening straps, a towing handle for retrieving the castaway, and Solas retroreflective strips.

ACCESSORIES FOR LIFEJACKETS

The rescue whistle is an essential safety accessory for life jackets. Made from orange polypropylene, the whistle is mandatory on all foam life jackets and life jackets over 100N, as on the Brassière adulte 100N Lalizas . If the whistle on your life jacket is broken, defective or lost, think about replacing it. With its low price, it would be a shame not to take advantage of it. The whistle complies with the ISO 12402-8 standard. Another brace accessory available is the flash light, a mandatory lighting device under Division 240. The flashlight is triggered by contact with water and can be switched off manually. Very useful when spotting at night or in low light conditions.

SOLAS ARMBAND FOR MARINE PROFESSIONALS

The Solas lifejacket is designed for use on commercial and fishing vessels, passenger ships and pleasure craft over 25 meters in length. The Solas lifejacket complies with the MED 96/98/EC marine equipment directive. It is the shipowner's responsibility to ensure that the boat's equipment complies with the regulations of the country in which the vessel is registered. With its intelligent design, the allows easy on-board storage. Its rectangular shape guarantees optimum space-saving. Plastimo's Typhon Navy range of lifejackets is designed for intensive professional use. This lifejacket model is made from 600D polyester, highly resistant to abrasion, and features the MOLLE® fastening system.

YOUR LIFE JACKET ON NAUTISPORTS

A life jacket is personal protective equipment (PPE) that increases your chances of survival in the event of a fall into the water. To be effective at sea, it must be worn. As with all mandatory devices, you must comply with Division 240 for all boats flying the French flag. Take advantage of our wide choice of life jackets to ensure the safety of those aboard your boat. In our online store, you'll find numerous models of lifejackets and foam armbands available for fast delivery.

For packaging, you can order your lifejacket in a pack or a bag to equip your boat. Browse our lifejackets category and find the foam lifejacket model best suited to your use at sea. Our experts can also advise you on the weight or size of the life jacket you or your child should order. Benefit from the best value for money on the Internet when you buy your lifejackets on Nautisports, and access the leading brands in the nautical industry, such as Plastimo, 4water and Lalizas, thanks to our product catalog.