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EBSC 'Love To Swim' 2023

EBSC 'Love To Swim' 2023

Last weekend, we had so much fun at the Love to Swim meet. It was hosted by English Bay Swim Club at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. We raced in the...

EBSC 'Love To Swim' 2023

Last weekend, we had so much fun at the Love to Swim meet. It was hosted by English Bay Swim Club at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. We raced in the...

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...