Switlik Survival Products

Switlik Survival Products makes life vests, life rafts and survival suits for aviation, marine and military users. It is based in Trenton, New Jersey. The site says the company has been a family owned business for more than 100 years. It builds products for aviation, marine and military markets.

The company was founded in 1920 when Stanley Switlik bought a small canvas and leather company. Over time it made pilot belts, flight clothing and parachutes. The site says the company became the largest parachute maker in the country in the 1930s. The company also outfitted expeditions and record attempts for aviation pioneers such as Amelia Earhart.

The aviation line includes airline life vests, constant wear life vests and helicopter air crew life vests. It also includes FAA approved aviation life rafts. The site says one coastal passenger raft is TSO-C70a Type II approved.

The marine and military lines include man overboard modules, life rafts, offshore passenger rafts and life preservers for amphibious vehicles. The company also makes anti-exposure suits and helicopter dry suits. It offers search and rescue products for first responders.

The site lets buyers design a custom dry suit. Buyers can choose fabric, color, collars, pockets and reflective trim. The site says all products are made to order, and lead times depend on orders. Expedited requests should go to sales before an order is placed. The site also lists a newsletter for product news.

The site lists a dealer locator, a dealer portal, a training portal and technical publications. It also lists case studies, a refund policy and a blog. The company's phone number is 609-587-3300. The address is 1325 East State Street in Trenton, New Jersey 08609. The site lists a worldwide sales inquiry page for helicopter and general aviation buyers. The site also lists a Caterpillar Club option in its newsletter sign up.