22 July 2013 — Some who say we can’t live a modern life without plastic will cite plastic’s water-resistance properties as their main argument. It’s true that is is hard to find floating devices without plastic.
So we were surprised and pleased to discover a swimming aid device made in Germany that is not only made entirely of cotton (except for one buckle) but is also better at helping kids and adults to learn to swim than its plastic counterparts. What is ingenious about these cotton swim floats is that they hold a child’s body in a natural swimming position in the water. Floating aids that wrap around the arms don’t help a child learn to swim. On the contrary, they prevent the natural arm movement needed to swim properly.
These 100% cotton canvas floaties don’t have a valve. They are inflated when wet by drawing out a corner and creating a depression with the thumb. One then places the mouth into the depression and blows air through the material and into the cushions. The wet material will prevent the air from escaping. It may sound counter-intuitive, bizarre, unbelievable, even surreal, but it actually works beautifully.
This innovative product is made in Germany and available in our store for only $29.95. Just click here. This PDF instruction document contains the use instructions. And you can watch a videoshowing you how these swimming aids really help to maintain a good position while swimming. Yes, now you can learn to swim without plastic.
Photo credit: Waschuki