Adaptive flotation · Made in Canada · since 1998

Freedom in the water,
for every body.

Life jackets adapted to people of all ages living with reduced mobility, so the face stays above the line and hydrotherapy stays safe, stable and confidence-building.

49–207 N buoyancy 3 floating positions CE certified

Our products

Three positions, three purpose-built jackets

Each model targets a specific floating position and set of needs, validated with therapists and rehabilitation centres.

Horizontal 49–154 Nbuoyancy
Nereo Dorsa adapted life jacket: adult floating on their back in a pool, with product views

Nereo Dorsa Horizontal dorsal float

Keeps the body stretched out on the back, with strong head and neck support. Suited to neurological conditions, muscular atrophy, asymmetrical postures such as scoliosis, and epileptic seizures. The therapist keeps both hands free.

9 to 86 kgFrom 119 €
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Upright 69–165 Nbuoyancy
Nereo Activa adapted life jacket: child swimming with the head out of the water, with product views

Nereo Activa Upright swim float

For people able to hold a vertical position on their own. Allows comfortable swimming on the stomach and floating upright or on the back, and brings the face out of the water almost instantly. Builds autonomy for apprehensive users.

8 to 115 kgFrom 169 €
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Vertical 156–207 Nbuoyancy
Nereo Verta vertical life jacket: user upright in the pool, with product views

Nereo Verta Vertical collar float

High-support collar float that holds the body vertical no matter what: involuntary movements, strong startle reflex, cramps, spasms or seizures. The face simply cannot reach the water. Nacelle harness included.

14 to 65 kgFrom 355 €
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In depth

Designed with therapists, proven in the pool

Our vests are part of aquatic therapy equipment used in rehabilitation programs. Every strap, float and collar answers a real clinical need.

Nereo Dorsa child size, front view with safety buckles

Nereo Dorsa · dorsal position

Stable on the back, even through seizures

The Nereo Dorsa supports a supine, horizontal position: the water carries the body while the vest stabilises it. Flexible enough for cerebral palsy and asymmetrical conditions like scoliosis or hemiplegia, and engineered so the pillow float withstands strong jerky head movements and repeated back arching.

  • Keeps the face and ears out of the water, shields eyes from splashes
  • Releases tension in the neck
  • Resists side contortions and back-and-forth movements
  • Fast return to back position; stable even in fetal posture
  • Hands-free for the therapist: the user floats unassisted
  • Diaper-holding system, latex-free

CE approved, Protocol CRITT ISO Class E 50N, CRITT Laboratory, Châtellerault, France. A Nereo Dorsa Open open-neck variant exists on hydrotherapist recommendation.

Nereo Activa adapted life jacket, front view

Nereo Activa · upright position

Real swimming, real autonomy

The Nereo Activa is for anyone able to get vertical in the water on their own. It assists the ventral position, offers superior stability to the front, and gives enough freedom of movement to actually swim. Patented floats deliver high performance at minimal thickness.

  • Keeps the face out of the water with back support
  • Freedom of movement on the water
  • Double harness distributes adjustment tension
  • Optional Harness Pad for added comfort, recommended for women
  • Hands-free for the therapist, latex-free

Expert-certified by CRITT sport-leisure, protocol based on standard NF EN 12402-3 (07/2010), Protocol CRITT ISO 150N, Chatellerault, France.

Nereo Verta collar float with nacelle harness

Nereo Verta · vertical position

Verticality, foolproof

Built for movement disorders: the Nereo Verta constantly keeps the mouth away from the water and the body vertical, despite fetal posture, an undeveloped lower body or sudden large contortions. It applies the stability principle of a collar float at its full capacity.

  • 10 cm neckline collar keeps the head straight and stable
  • Soft chin protector band (velcro) eliminates splashing
  • Comfortable nacelle adjusts collar-to-shoulder distance; included
  • Four harness tilt adjustments maintain verticality
  • Thoracic floats ensure effective return to vertical
  • Hands-free for the therapist, latex-free

Expert-certified by CRITT sport-leisure, protocol based on standard NF EN 12402-3 (07/2010), Protocol CRITT ISO 150N, Chatellerault, France.

Sizes and prices

Pick the model, find your size

Secure online payment by card. Free delivery across the EU, VAT included.

SizeWeight (kg)Price
Dorsa C (XX-XSmall)6 to 15119 €
Small14 to 18129 €
Narrow18 to 40169 €
Medium18 to 40179 €
Large40 to 86189 €

Free delivery across the EU, VAT included. For deliveries outside the EU, contact us.

Size charts

Detailed measurements

Neck and chest measurements in centimetres, buoyancy in newtons. When in doubt, send us the user's height, weight and age: we will recommend the right size.

Nereo Dorsa · horizontal position
SizeRecommended forWeight (kg)Neck (cm)Chest max (cm)Buoyancy (N)
XXS - XSInfant6 - 1520 - 2537 - 6049
SChild13 - 1820 - 3337 - 7465
Narrow*Slender & teenager18 - 4128 - 3838 - 9783
M*Small adult18 - 41+29 - 3954 - 10093
LAdult41 - 8632 - 4568 - 115154

* max height 142 cm. Nereo Dorsa Open open-neck variant (sizes M and L) available on hydrotherapist recommendation only.

Nereo Activa · upright position
SizeRecommended forWeight (kg)Neck (cm)Chest max (cm)Buoyancy (N)
XXSInfant8 - 1430 - 3825 - 10869
XSChild14 - 2130 - 3825 - 11277
SChild21 - 3232 - 4038 - 11487
MTeenager32 - 4532 - 4438 - 129119
LAdult45 - 6532 - 4440 - 129134
XLAdult65 - 11541 - 5854 - 150165
Nereo Verta · vertical position
SizeRecommended forWeight (kg)Neck (cm)Chest max (cm)Buoyancy (N)
XSChild12 - 2122 - 3235 - 129156
SChild & teenager21 - 3430 - 4035 - 129179
MTeenager & adult34 - 6532 - 4435 - 129207

Recognition

Award-winning design

Our adaptive life jackets have earned international distinctions in both the maritime and medical fields.

Gold Medal, Geneva International Invention Fair

With special mention from the jury.

Portuguese Coastal Guard Award

A major recognition in the maritime field.

Gold Medal, Paris International Fair

Plus the Medal of the European Federation of Sports Medicine Association (SFMS).

Quebec Entrepreneurship Contest

Creative section.

They tried it

What users tell us

For the first time, my daughter swims on her own. The vest brings her face out of the water in a second, so we both relax and she just plays.
Parent of a user, age 9 · Nereo Activa
We use the Nereo Dorsa every day in our aquatic therapy pool. It holds patients with very different postures and frees both of the therapist's hands, which changed how we run our sessions.
Aquatic therapy programme · Hospital centre, France · Nereo Dorsa
With the vertical collar, residents who have strong involuntary movements can finally be safe in the water. The face never reaches the surface.
Physiotherapist · Rehabilitation centre · Nereo Verta

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  • Delivered across the EU. Free shipping, VAT included; we also ship worldwide on request.
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  • Not sure of the size? Send us the user's height, weight and age and we will recommend the right model and size.
  • Rehabilitation centres: mention your affiliation, we work with therapy programmes regularly.

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