A buoyancy aid you actually want to wear
Res-T comes from Zurich. Founder Marco Colombo is a former decathlete who kites and paddles, and he knows the problem from his own experience: when you are doing sport, the buoyancy vest is the first thing you leave behind.
That is why Res-T is a shirt first. Only when you pull the handle does it become a buoyancy aid with 80 N of buoyancy.
- ZurichHeadquarters
- ItalyMade by Veleria San Giorgio
- ISO 12402-5certified buoyancy aid
As seen in
German Dragons’ Den, VOX 2022
TV show “Einfach genial”
Lake Constance water sports magazine
Startup magazine
Founder interview
Marco tells the story of Res-T
A four-minute interview by Board Tales: from a beach in Finland and the first prototype made from a bin bag to Dragons’ Den on German TV.
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From the idea to today
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The idea
On a beach in Finland
Marco is in Finland with friends. They swim far out, more than 300 metres from the shore. Marco does not know the water and waits on the beach. There he wonders why nothing exists that would keep him safe without making him feel self-conscious.
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Two years later
An accident on Lake Zurich
His girlfriend at the time slips while stand-up paddling and dislocates her shoulder. Nobody in the group notices. With her last strength she makes it back to shore on her own. After that, Marco starts on the first prototype.
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2016
Prototypes from the basement
The first attempt is a bin bag under a T-shirt. After that, Marco sews and welds four or five prototypes himself and gets advice from experts.
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Autumn 2020
Kickstarter
Res-T launches a crowdfunding campaign. It does not reach its goal, but a manufacturer of rescue equipment is won over by the idea.
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October 2021
A visit to Genoa
Marco takes a sample to Veleria San Giorgio in Genoa, where Res-T is made today. Res-T is certified to ISO 12402-5 by RINA, also in Genoa.
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April 2022
Dragons’ Den on German TV
Marco presents Res-T on the VOX show “Die Höhle der Löwen”, the German version of Dragons’ Den.
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August 2023
Lake Zurich crossing
Res-T takes part in the Lake Zurich crossing, right in the middle of the crowd of swimmers on the lake.
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June 2026
A world record on the Baltic Sea
Malik Humeida foils across the Baltic Sea off Damp for twelve hours and sets a wingfoil world record of 375 kilometres, wearing Res-T.
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Today
Orange or blue, S to 2XL
Res-T is made in Italy and shipped from Zurich and Germany. Testing continues on the water, from river surfing to kiting in Fuerteventura.
“As a child, I was one of the first to wear a helmet on the ski slopes, and I felt watched. Today everyone wears one and is happy to show it off. We want to bring about the same change with Res-T.”
Marco Colombo, founder of Res-T, in an interview with StartupValley, 2022 (translated, shortened)
Made in Italy by Veleria San Giorgio
The buoyancy chamber you barely notice inside the shirt is made by Veleria San Giorgio. The outside is Lycra with UV protection up to UPF 50+, and the fabric is certified to OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100.
Res-T is reusable. After triggering it, you only replace the cartridge. No cartridge at hand? Inflate Res-T through the oral valve.
- 80 Nactual buoyancy
- 650 gweight, approx.
- UPF 50+UV protection
- 16 gCO₂ cartridge, 3/8″
Questions for the team in Zurich?
We answer personally, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm. Including if you are unsure about your size.
View Res-T- Emailinfo.customer.rest@gmail.com
- Phone+41 78 655 11 85
- HeadquartersCM Swiss Watersports GmbH
Bändlistrasse 71, 8064 Zurich, Switzerland
Ready for your next day on the water?
Res-T in orange or blue, sizes S to 2XL.
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