TYPE I -- Offshore Lifejacket

This Personal Floatation Device has been designed for extended survival in rough and open water.
It will usually turn an unconscious person face up & has twenty two lbs of buoyancy.
This is the best Personal Floatation Device to keep you afloat in isolated regions where rescue may be slow in  reaching you.

TYPE II -- Near Shore, Life Vest

This Personal Floatation Device comes in many sizes for both children and adults.
It is for relatively calm inland water where there is chance of fast rescue.
It is less bulky than Type 1 and many turn an unconscious person face-up in the water.

TYPE III -- Floatation Aid

Flotation aid lifejackets are generally considered the most comfortable. Flotation aids come in many different styles and sizes for different boating activities and sports.
For use in calm water, where there is good chance of fast rescue as they will generally not turn an unconscious person face up.

TYPE IV -- Throw able Device

These are designed to be thrown to a person who is in the water.

Throw able devices include rings, boat cushions, buoys, & horseshoe buoys.
They are not designed to be worn. Must be supplemented by a wearable Personal Floatation Device.
It is important to keep these devices immediately available for emergencies, and they should not be used for small children, persons who can not swim or who are unconscious.

TYPE V -- Special Use Devise

Special use Personal Floatation Devices. Types can include deck suits, work vests & hybrids for restricted use.

Hybrid vests contain some internal buoyancy & are inflatable to provide needed additional flotation.