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Made in Vancouver

Made in Vancouver

A common question we get from curious swimmers is "How do you make it (sPARKA)?" We source our fabrics from a Canadian textile supplier that is committed to sustainability. They strive to...

Made in Vancouver

A common question we get from curious swimmers is "How do you make it (sPARKA)?" We source our fabrics from a Canadian textile supplier that is committed to sustainability. They strive to...

Photo Contest

Photo Contest

Edit: We're extending the contest until June 30, 2023. We're running a photo contest! We will pop up at meets around the Lower Mainland to showcase our swim parka. We'll have...

Photo Contest

Edit: We're extending the contest until June 30, 2023. We're running a photo contest! We will pop up at meets around the Lower Mainland to showcase our swim parka. We'll have...

Rain Shower Test

Rain Shower Test

We use a waterproof softshell fabric to make the outer shell of The Original sPARKA. It is coated with DWR, and bonded to a waterproof membrane. The waterproof membrane blocks out...

Rain Shower Test

We use a waterproof softshell fabric to make the outer shell of The Original sPARKA. It is coated with DWR, and bonded to a waterproof membrane. The waterproof membrane blocks out...