Inflatable Life Jacket SOLAS rely on CO2 cylinders that provide buoyancy when inflated vs. inherently buoyant life jackets that use foam or other buoyant materials to stay afloat. Inflatable life jackets are a less bulky, comfortable alternative to inherently buoyant life jackets.
They’re meant to save lives which is why they expand within seconds when fully submerged in water. People love inflatables because they’re designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive than traditional foam life jackets, or as we like to say, “more buoyancy, less bulk.”
With regular maintenance before and after every use, you can expect your inflatable life jacket to lastup to ten years before needing to be replaced. “Daily” maintenance includes checking your CO2 cylinder and inspecting the life jackets for rips, tears and missing components before every use.
