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From Parachutes to Customizable Dry Suits: Switlik’s Journey on The Real ResQ Podcast

For more than 100 years, Switlik has been building gear designed to protect people in the most demanding environments. From parachutes in the early days of aviation to today’s advanced customizable dry suits, life rafts, and survival vests, our mission has always been simple but critical: create equipment that never fails when lives depend on it.

Every Detail Matters: Inside Switlik’s Design Philosophy for Customizable Dry Suits

For over 105 years, Switlik has been trusted by aviators, rescue teams, and defense organizations worldwide. This trust isn’t built on marketing claims; it comes from a relentless focus on detail. From the placement of a seam to the way a zipper closes under pressure, every design choice reflects Switlik’s belief that small refinements add up to lifesaving performance.

Fall Safety on the Water: Why Switlik’s Customizable Dry Suits Are Essential in Changing Conditions

Fall is one of the most unpredictable seasons for professionals working on the water. Shorter days, colder air, rougher seas, and sudden temperature drops create dangerous conditions for aviation crews, rescue swimmers, and maritime operators. While lighter gear or wet suits may suffice in summer, autumn requires greater protection and adaptability.

How to Choose the Right Customizable Dry Suit for Your Mission

For professionals in sectors such as maritime, aviation, offshore, military, and search & rescue, choosing the right dry suit can make or break mission performance. Switlik has refined customizable dry suits for decades to meet the specific needs of challenging environments. From Coast Guard helicopter crews to offshore oil rig workers, tailoring your suit ensures safety, comfort, and operational efficiency.

Behind the Seams: What Makes Switlik’s Customizable Dry Suits Unique

For over 90 years, Switlik Survival Products has set the standard in safety gear, offering customizable dry suit designed for the world’s most demanding missions. This article explores what makes Switlik’s dry suits stand out and why elite teams worldwide trust them.

Customizable vs. Standard Dry Suits: Is Customizable Worth It?

In this guide, we break down the key differences between Switlik’s customizable dry suits and standard suits, helping you understand why customizable solutions often deliver superior performance and long-term value.

Switlik Wins Major Defense Contract for Anti-Gravity Suits

In a significant development for defense logistics, Switlik, based in Trenton, New Jersey, has secured a substantial contract with the Defense Logi...

Discover the Future of Customizable Dry Suits with Switlik’s Cutting-Edge Tool

Switlik is redefining the future of custom dry suits with our groundbreaking, fully customizable dry suit configurator. Our new online tool empower...

Is a Custom Dry Suit Worth the Investment? Absolutely!

When it comes to choosing the right dry suit, the decision often boils down to whether the investment in a custom dry suit is truly worth it. The s...

Switlik is Expanding!

SWITLIK Survival Products is excited to announce that we’ve officially broken ground on what will be an expansion to our manufacturing facilities. ...

Drones, the new lifesaving tool within the marine space.

Public safety officials along with lifeguards and rescue crews around the globe are beginning to incorporate drones into their tactical and quick r...

Switlik Origin and History

Our founder, Stanley Switlik was born and raised in what is now Lviv, Ukraine. The events currently happening in Europe are devastating and we at S...

Life Rafts 101: A Buyers Guide for Responsible Offshore Anglers

Looking beyond the “box” and “bag” As much as it pains me to do so, I will admit that when shopping for a life raft, to the untrained eye they all ...

Making a Life Vest, Checking it Not Twice but 7 Times!

Every day, people depend worldwide on our survival products in the most demanding conditions, from Mach speeds at 30,000 feet to the open seas duri...

CAP1034 Testing

Drowning is the primary cause of death in helicopter water impact accidents.  In recent years, the UK Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) has passed ...

Dissecting the Life Jacket

With a majority of the “living space” on Earth covered by water, what can we do to avoid exploring the oceanic crust?  The idea of a life preserver...