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The swimsuit that makes kids float

Play and learn to swim in safety

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Official Partner of the French Swimming Academy

Official Supplier of the French Swimming Federation

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Versatile and Portable: Perfect for Water and Shore Adventures

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  • FibreAir®: a small accident that will change history

    In France, in the 90s, a father sees his daughter fall into the family pool and saves her from drowning. His name is Alain Belkadi, he is a textile professional. He then has the idea of a swimsuit that would protect children and teach them to swim .

    Years later, somewhere in Italy, engineers inject too much air into a hollow synthetic fiber intended for thermal insulation of buildings. The fiber is unusable, but surprise: it floats! Alain Belkadi hears about it. That's all he needed to bring his idea to life.

    This is the beginning of the adventure Plouf !

  • THE floating swimsuit was born, the safety standard too!

    During two years of research and development, the fiber is worked, transformed and optimized. In 2000, the very first floating swimsuit for children was born . Alain Belkadi immediately wanted to have it certified.

    But surprise! No standard existed at the time to guarantee the safety of this type of product. He therefore approached the CRITT and worked closely with them to create the specifications for the first European safety standard for flotation accessories.

    The NF EN 13138-1 standard was born, the floating swimsuit Plouf is the first to be certified.

  • An international success & a national partnership

    For 20 years, Plouf is distributed in supermarkets, in France and abroad. More than 600,000 copies are sold throughout the world. Plouf doesn't stop there. In 2022, it is partnering with the French Swimming Federation and the French Swimming Academy for an official partnership.

    Since then, every year, Plouf participates in the event I learn to swim organized by the Ministry of Sports, the Metropolis of Nice and the French Swimming Federation . Floating swimsuits are offered there and children can discover them on site with the help of lifeguards.

    The common goal: to make learning to swim accessible to all to protect children from drowning while swimming.

  • Exceptional qualities for a fiber of the future

    Light as a feather, FibreAir® is also indestructible because even if torn, it continues to float, making it safe, durable and responsible . Composed of 97% air, it offers immediate buoyancy, without inflation, and unmatched comfort because it molds to the body of the wearer.

    Thanks to FibreAir®, Plouf has been able to develop innovative products:
    - The floating swimsuit for children from 30 months
    - The floating swimsuit for adults
    - The watch suit for marine professionals
    - The mat floating for the whole family!

    Many more innovations are to come, but shh, it's still a secret!