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Military Appreciation Month: A Century of Quiet Support

In moments that define history, it’s often the most visible acts of courage that are remembered: the soldiers who land, the pilots who fly, the mis...

The Anatomy Of Your Life Vest: What Airline Safety Demos Don't Tell You

If you’ve ever been on a plane, you’ve undoubtedly watched the safety demo, and probably tuned it out. For frequent flyers, it’s easy for that info...

Manufacturing History Is Women’s History: Building the Future at Switlik

Women have always shaped the world of manufacturing through designing, building, innovating, or leading. This Women’s History Month, we celebrate n...

When Safety Is Nonnegotiable: Inside Our Testing Process

When it comes to lifesaving equipment, there’s no room for shortcuts. Every decision, every material, and every test procedure matters because some...

Winter Flying - All you need to know ft. Leigh Coates

Winter Flying Safety: A Helicopter Pilot’s Perspective on Cold-Weather Risk This blog was written in partnership with Leigh Coates. Winter flying...

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...

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

When it comes to survival gear, one size rarely fits all. For professionals working in marine, aviation, offshore, or rescue operations, dry suits ...

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, customizable dry suit configurator. Our new online tool empowers you ...

Is a Custom Dry Suit Worth the Investment?

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...

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...

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 ...