Wibit WaterMask and Safe Social Distancing at the Pool

As COVID-19 continues to spread in cities and towns across the world, many people are looking for ways to enjoy their favorite activities while keeping themselves and their families safe. This may seem particularly hard at the pool. Cloth masks, N-95 masks, and other PPE don’t mix well with water. With the new Wibit WaterMask you can keep your staff and guests safe.

“This innovation is another step into the new normality we are facing. It will re-enable fun on the water, may it be the open sea, lakes or swimming pools”, says Romann Rademacher, CEO of Wibit Sports.

“This is a game-changing product and unique in the world. We are happy to support many areas, not only aquaparks, but all business connected to water, such as lifeguards, paddleboat, canoe or SUP rentals, and many more. Even showering at public pools is possible again.”

Design of the Wibit WaterMask

• Wibit WaterMask is made of comfortable 2mm neoprene—the same kind of fabric used to make scuba suits. Neoprene holds its shape better than most fabrics and doesn’t absorb as much water, making it perfectly suited for all kinds of water activities from swimming laps to diving.
• When you dive, Wibit WaterMask fills with water, but the specially designed drainage opening in the center allows it to drain immediately once you surface. The draining opening is near the mouth and points downward so it does not interfere with the protective covering of the nose and mouth. Similarly, backward facing slits on both sides of the mask make breathing easy when the mask is wet, while reducing the spread of droplets by making them escape to the back.
• The WaterMask has large, flexible ear openings for maximum comfort and the Velcro clasp in the back is easy to put on and take off.
• Wibit WaterMasks easily wash with soap and water or sanitizers suitable for neoprene fabric. While neoprene is machine washable on a delicate setting, Wibit recommends that you handwash your WaterMasks. Neoprene should never be tumbled dry but instead, left to drip dry. Since neoprene absorbs less water, it is relatively quick drying.

When ordering Wibit WaterMasks for your facility there is a minimum order quantity of 100 pieces.

Keep your staff and visitors safe with a face mask made specially for water environments. You can rest assured that your pool can provide a healthy environment for recreation, even when social distancing maybe challenging to maintain. Providing this protective gear will make your staff more confident and your guests more comfortable being around others at both outdoor and indoor aquatic facilities. Unusual times require unusual measures. “Innovative Thinking” is more important than ever before. That’s why Recreonics is proud to partner with Wibit Sports to provide the very best equipment for aquatic experiences.