Floatee produces anti‑drowning T‑shirts that integrate a certified, rechargeable life‑jacket system into everyday clothing. The garments automatically inflate on water immersion for children (1‑6 years) and offer manual or automatic activation for adults, providing rapid buoyancy that meets ISO 12402‑3 standards. Designed for normal wear, they protect users at pools, beaches, or any water’s edge where traditional flotation devices are impractical.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Children and adults are at risk of drowning, with hundreds of incidents each year in France alone, often occurring near pools, beaches, or the water’s edge where traditional safety devices are impractical or ineffective.
Solution
Floatee offers anti‑drowning T‑shirts that combine everyday clothing with an integrated, certified life‑jacket system. For children aged 1‑6, the shirt automatically inflates when immersed, providing rapid buoyancy and keeping the airway clear. For adults, the product is available in manual or automatic activation modes, allowing the wearer to trigger inflation in seconds or rely on automatic deployment. The garments are rechargeable, reusable, and meet European life‑jacket standards (ISO 12402, Category 3). They are designed for normal wear—outside the water—so users are protected even when an unexpected fall occurs at the poolside, riverbank, or beach. The solution thus extends safety beyond the limited contexts where traditional flotation aids can be used.
Target Audience
Primary customers are parents of young children (1‑6 years) and adults who engage in water‑related activities such as swimming, beach outings, boating, or poolside recreation, as well as safety‑focused retailers and distributors.
Features
- Integrated inflatable life‑jacket built into a standard‑fit T‑shirt for discreet everyday wear
- Automatic inflation on water immersion for children; manual or automatic trigger options for adults
- Inflation to surface in less than 5 seconds, ensuring rapid rescue
- Rechargeable CO₂ cartridge system; reusable after each activation
- Certified to European safety standard ISO 12402‑3 (Category 3) and awarded multiple innovation prizes
- Available in multiple sizes, sleeve lengths, and colors for both children and adults
- Includes user tutorials for wearing, maintenance, and recharging procedures