If you are going to shop custom lifeguard uniforms and apparel, it is best to choose high quality products for several reasons. There is an abundance of lifeguard products on the market that can be customized, but not all are equal. High quality lifeguard uniforms and apparel should last throughout the season, and withstand sun and chlorine. Furthermore, choosing a high quality custom uniform should be a worthy investment that is embraced by your employees. Fade resistant material and comfort are among the leading factors when choosing the best custom lifeguard uniforms and apparel.
Benefits of High Quality Custom Lifeguard Uniforms
As mentioned above, the quality of your uniforms and apparel is a direct influence on the price of your employees. Simply put, the better the gear, the more happy the guard. This plays a vital role in maintaining a happy staff. After all, most lifeguards are wearing their uniforms for hours at a time, often in and out of the water. When you choose quality uniforms, the investment can pay off in multiple ways, from employee retention, to the overall disposition of the staff. To sum up the benefits, choosing quality apparel provides:
Increased employee comfort
Increased employee pride and happiness
Decreased cost of replacement or repair
Less material degradation over time
How do I choose the right Lifeguard Uniforms to customize?
Your investment in Lifeguard Uniforms should be an easy decision when it comes to choosing the right company or manufacturer. When shopping around, it is best to favor a company that is available to discuss your project and provide full confidence that you are a priority. If the uniform provider is accessible immediately via email or a call, this is an excellent sign. Furthermore, if the provider is also the manufacturer of the apparel, this allows you as the buyer, to have more conviction in the guarantee of quality. Also, this allows you the peace of mind when ordering, because the provider stands behind their customization and product 100%. Many uniform providers are simply a third party, placing your logo or design on another manufacturers gear. In this case, if there happens to be an error in the order, whether it be the logo design, quantity, or sizes; you are much better off when the company you are dealing with has the inventory and responsibility to amend the issue ASAP.
What is the best type of Customization for your apparel? Screen-printing vs. Embroidery.
We often receive the question: How do I choose between screen-printing or embroidery? The simple answer is: ‘it depends on the apparel, your budget, and the size or complexity of the logo.’
Regarding apparel, the fabric or material of the uniform dictates the possible customization. For example, if you are choosing a women’s swimsuit made from our Polyester, we usually recommend screen-printing due to the price, but embroidery is also a potential option. When it comes to Rashguards, specifically made from Lycra or a Polyester blend, we limit the option to screen-printing only, due to the construction of the fabric and the limitations of the thread in this material. When it comes to our men’s and women’s lifeguard shorts, made from various Polyester-Spandex blends, we provide the option to choose either screen-printing or embroidery, and the right decision depends on your logo and budget. Typically, the larger and more complex the logo, the higher the cost for embroidery. This is why screen-printing is usually the most cost-effective solution for customization and works well with almost all fabrics or materials. Embroidery traditionally lasts longer and proves to be more durable, but is limited to certain fabrics and budgets.
Now available: GUARD+ Embroidered Lifeguard Gear. No minimum quantity required! Shop our selection of Men’s & Women’s Lifeguard Apparel with premium quality GUARD+ embroidery.
So you just started a summer lifeguard job, but need to buy some shorts and other ‘Lifeguard Apparel’. Watermen Brand has got you covered. Check out our selection of premium quality shorts, trunks, boardshorts, tees, jackets, and swimsuits, all embroidered with GUARD+. Also, if you find a product on our website that you wish to embroider or customize with ‘GUARD’ or your own logo, please give us a call or send us a message here.
Highest Quality GUARD Gear on the market!
All of our Lifeguard Shorts & Swimsuits are made from premium quality fabric blends that are made to last, season after season. We know what it takes to create a premium quality product, because the company was founded by lifeguards who wanted to create the most comfortable and durable lifeguard shorts, working 15 hour days on the beach, in and out of the water. We know we’re not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Designed in the USA, with more and more of our production becoming domestic, we are an true California Lifeguard company.
Men’s Lifeguard Gear
Watermen Brand Lifeguard boardshorts and trunks are made from a polyester / elastane blend that provides unparalleled stretch and comfort, while resisting chlorine. Shop Watermen Brand Lifeguard Apparel here.
Women’s Lifeguard Gear
Watermen Brand Lifeguard Swimsuits, Bikinis, and women’s shorts are made from premium quality Polyester to provide the most durable and flexible suits on the market. Shop Watermen Brand Women’s Lifeguard Apparel here.
Watermen Brand is built on years of customer satisfaction and customer service. Whether you need one suit, or 1,000, we have got your back. Give us a ring or send us a message for all bulk or wholesale inquiries. customerservice@watermenbrand.com 1-800-414-3181
Watermen Brand Lifeguard Uniforms and Apparel – Decades of Innovation
Watermen Brand is proud of the past few decades spent innovating and refining quality lifeguard uniforms and apparel. They key to our success is quality and feedback. Our lifeguard uniforms and apparel have always been made from the highest quality fabric and materials in the industry. If you have worn Watermen Brand apparel, you know what we are talking about. Year after year, we thrive on the feedback from our customers, most of which are life-saving professionals, using our gear day in and day out. This priceless feedback, combined with our innovative approach, allows us to refine and perfect our products.
Lifeguard Apparel has changed over the years, with the advent of new materials and technology. From 4-way stretch fabric, to antimicrobial / moisture wicking liners, lifeguard shorts and suits are better than they have ever been. In addition to materials, ‘patterns and design’ have modernized the industry, allowing more flexibility and range of movement. However, not all lifeguard clothing stores have invested in this approach, rather, they have focused on the bottom line and overall cost. Here, at Watermen Brand, our mission is not to provide the cheapest product on the market. Rather, we have championed the new wave of materials and design, leading with quality first.
Modern Lifeguard Uniforms and Apparel
For example, our Maverick Men’s Lifeguard Short and our Men’s Rincon Stretch Lifeguard Short embody years of feedback and innovation. Both shorts come with modern, 4 way stretch fabric and antimicrobial Cool-Plus liners. These features combined, allow lifeguards to enjoy rash-free flexibility and support. Click the image below to shop all Men’s Lifeguard Trunks.
In addition to Men’s Lifeguard Trunks & Boardshorts, Watermen Brand specializes in Women’s Lifeguard shorts and swimsuits. Similar to the lifeguard shorts above, the Women’s Supergirl Short and Women’s Pro Stretch Boardshort are preferred for female lifeguard uniforms from coast to coast. Durable and flexible, these women’s lifeguard uniforms are made to last through the seasons. Click the image below to shop all women’s shorts.
Watermen Brand specializes in custom lifeguard uniforms and apparel. Bulk and wholesale pricing available. Call us at 1-800-414-3181 to take advantage of our discounts and deals.
Our new Rincon Stretch is made from our premium blend of 91% Polyester / 9% Elastane to provide maximum flexibility and mobility. In addition to a flexible fabric, an elastic waist provides comfort for all sizes. Enhanced drawcord allows them to be secure for swimming, diving, etc. Two front side mesh drainage pockets with side radio pocket provide extreme utility. Furthermore, smooth bound seams that eliminate chaffing and a Cool-Plus® antimicrobial liner. Mid length Inseam at 8.5” is appropriate for all age levels and applications. Lastly, this short is recommended for lifeguards, water parks, and aquatic sports. Watermen Men’s Boardshorts & trunks are made with lifesaving professionals in mind.
For our returning customers, the Rincon is a modern option that improves upon the Pro and Pro-Stretch Boardshort that we have sold for years. Everything we love about these two boardshorts was used to create the Rincon Stretch model, except we chose a lighter and higher quality blend of polyester fabric. A perfect length pair of shorts, with maximum flexibility and a comfortable liner that is preferred by lifeguards, water park employees, and lifesaving agencies alike. Best of all, our shorts can be ordered with your logo! For custom inquiries, reach out to our sales team here.
Custom Men’s Boardshorts & Trunks
Watermen Brand premium quality shorts are made by watermen for watermen. All we ever wanted was the best lifeguard suits you could dream of. In the 80’s we began sewing shorts that were able to go 15 hours a day and last longer. Since then, we have custom built our range of men’s and women’s swimwear and apparel and have been developing them, hand in hand with thousands of watermen and lifesaving professionals. They are so flexible and comfortable, because they are relied on by thousands doing their daily job. Cheers to all the lifesaving professionals out there!
Here is a list of beach and safety essentials put together by a professional lifeguard. To date, most of the “What to take to the beach?” lists say the same thing, that is why our lifeguards have come up with a comprehensive list we guarantee, you never thought of. And for your convenience, everything is easily found within our lifeguard store.
Prepare for Everything
1) Sting Rays
Every family needs to carry a Stingray Kit with them to the beach, which can be purchases at our lifeguard store. Lifeguards report hundreds of stingray stings all along the coast, thus are warning swimmers to beware of the stingrays when entering the water. Though sting rays are not aggressive, beachgoers are stung by accident more often than you can imagine. Stingray stings are one of the most common dive and beach-related injuries. And if you have ever experienced the sting, you know it needs to be taken care of immediately. The excruciating pain if left unattended will put down even the toughest individual for 6-8 hours.
What should you expect if stung?
The person feels an immediate, sharp, excruciating pain that peaks in 1-2 hours. The wound bleeds. The wounded area may become swollen and may turn blue or red. Lymph nodes may become swollen.
Serious symptoms:jo8
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Chills
muscle cramps
tremors
paralysis
fainting
seizures
elevated heart rate
decreased blood pressure
Death may even occur, so fast action is needed. By using a Portable Ray RX Stingray Kit from our lifeguard store, you can stop symptoms before they start.
2) Drowning
Lifeguards always say, “Don’t drown your kids with standard heavy cotton t-shirts”, these tend to become heavy and bothersome while swimming. Instead we recommend Rashguards (Surf Shirts), they are light weight and breathable. Rashguards are used by lifeguards and the public against rashes caused by abrasions and nasty sunburns from extended exposure to the sun. Rashguards can be worn by themselves, or under a wetsuit.
3) Rashes
Combining sand, sun, and salt water with surfboards, life vests, or wetsuits create the perfect environment for beastly beach rash. Again, in the lifeguard store our Rashguards or surf shirts provide a barrier between the rash causing elements.
Our lifeguard store also has lower body rashguards. You can wear them under boardshorts, wetsuits or by themselves. At Original Watermen, we created the watermen short (our version of compressions shorts), where we offer a rash-free guarantee, as it is made with antimicrobial odor eliminating fabric.
4) Jelly Fish
Lifeguards deal with jelly fish stings daily. Jelly fish are unseen in the approaching wave; therefore, stings are a common. The tentacles trailing from the jellyfish body inject you with venom from small barbed stingers. Jellyfish stings vary greatly in severity. Getting stung results in immediate pain and red marks on the skin. Some jellyfish stings may cause illness and in rare cases jellyfish stings can cause death. Protection can be improved by putting on a rashguard life the ones we carry at our lifeguard store.
Jelly fish sting
First and foremost, seek emergency medical help if you feel you are having a severe allergic reaction, if the sting is from a box jellyfish or if the sting covers more than half an arm or leg.
What should you do once stung?
Get out of the water
Remove all tentacles by scraping the affected area with a credit card
Immerse the affected arm or leg immediately in hot water for at least twenty minutes
This is another instance where the sting ray kit from our lifeguard store can help, as it contains a self-contained heating system.
Rinse the area with vinegar for at least 30 seconds (If vinegar is not available make a paste of baking soda and water, and apply over the affected area)
5) Sun Danger
Of course, you need sun protection in and out of the water. At the lifeguard store we offer Solrx sunscreen. Solrx was voted best in its class, and lasts 8 hours with one single application, plus it stays on in the water. Solrx sunscreen is recommended by dermatologists and is both hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.
Don’t forget your hats
We have a wide variety of hats in our lifeguard store. Not only do hats protect your face from the bad (UV) rays of the sun, but a hat also protects your eyes, ears and the top of your head from disease and skin cancer. Extended exposure to the sun’s UV rays has been linked to eye damage, including cataracts and macular degeneration.
How does the sun affect you?
UV rays radiate from the sun and come from many directions and are reflected from the ground, water, snow, sand and other bright surfaces. Sun damage to eyes occurs even on cloudy days as the sun’s rays pass through haze and thin clouds. Protect your eyes from UV rays by wearing a hat and sunglasses. In our lifeguard store, we have a quiver of hats, which offer you an array of options, for any day and any condition.
Now you have a complete list of essential equipment needed for a safe day at the beach, and all can be quickly found on our Original Watermen website and lifeguard store.