Konfidence Youth Swim Jacket

The Konfidence Youth Swim Jacket is an adjustable buoyancy aid designed to support older children and young people as they develop confidence and swimming skills in the water. Eight removable soft foam floats allow the level of buoyancy to be gradually adjusted as swimming ability progresses.

Made from soft 3mm neoprene, the jacket provides warmth in the water while offering UV protection across the areas it covers. An adjustable support strap fits comfortably between the legs to help keep the jacket securely positioned and can be removed if preferred.

The jacket is designed to gently encourage the wearer forwards into a swimming position, helping them practise kicking, arm movements and independent movement through the water.

Key Features

• Adjustable buoyancy – includes eight removable soft foam floats that can be taken out gradually as swimming confidence and ability improve.
• Supports swimming development – designed to encourage a natural forward swimming position rather than simply holding the wearer upright.
• Secure fit – adjustable support strap between the legs helps keep the jacket comfortably in position.
• Removable support strap – can be removed when it is no longer required or if preferred.
• 3mm neoprene construction – helps provide warmth and comfort while swimming.
• UV protection – provides 100% UV protection across covered areas.
• Easy to spot – the distinctive bright yellow back improves visibility from behind.
• Lightweight and packable – convenient for swimming lessons, holidays, pools and trips to the beach.
• Easy care – simply rinse in cold water after use and leave to dry naturally away from direct sunlight.
• Independently tested and approved to EN 13138-1 and marked UKCA and CE.

SEN Benefits

For some children and young people with additional needs, the adjustable buoyancy provided by the Konfidence Youth Swim Jacket can offer additional physical reassurance while they become familiar with being in the water.

Being able to remove the floats gradually allows support to be adapted to the individual's developing swimming ability rather than changing immediately from full buoyancy support to swimming without assistance.

The secure jacket-style design may also be useful for swimmers who find conventional armbands uncomfortable or restrictive.

Product Details

• Product: Konfidence Youth Swim Jacket
• Buoyancy: 8 removable soft foam floats
• Material: High-grade 3mm neoprene
• Support strap: Adjustable and removable
• UV protection: 100% on covered areas
• Safety standard: EN 13138-1
• Marking: UKCA and CE
• Care: Rinse in cold water after use and dry naturally away from direct sunlight

If the jacket is worn for extended periods, particularly in chlorinated or salt water, wearing a swimming costume or rash vest underneath may help reduce possible skin irritation. This can be especially helpful for children with sensitive skin.

When first using the jacket, the wearer may need additional hand support while becoming accustomed to the buoyancy and forward swimming position.

Important: This product is a swimming buoyancy aid designed to supplement the wearer's natural buoyancy. It is not a life-saving device or life preserver and does not prevent drowning. Children and young people must be supervised by a competent adult at all times when in or around water.