PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES

摘要

A personal floatation device is formed from a plurality of three-dimensionally shaped buoyancy panels. The panels are shaped to conform ergonomically to body contours of the wearer. The personal floatation device is preferably formed as a life vest in use secured about the torso of a wearer. The buoyancy panels maintain the three-dimensional contours without association with the wearer. The buoyancy panels are manufactured by moulding to the desired three-dimensional shape and preferably have an outer fabric skin and an inner closed cell foam care moulded by heat and pressure so that the formed buoyancy panel maintain its three-dimensional form.