Switlik Survival Products

08/10/2026

Not saying this patch makes you a Coastie… but we’re not saying it doesn’t look the part either.🚁

08/08/2026

🎯 Options, options, options... we’ve got options for you.
 
Basic. MOLLE. MOLLE+. TAC-X. What’s your pick? 🤔
 
Our X-Back vests are ergonomically designed with comfort in mind: a low-profile build and back straps engineered to keep the weight off your neck, no matter which one you choose.
 
constantWear

08/06/2026

We were excited to be featured in The Wall Street Journal's look at YKK, the company behind billions of zippers used around the world.

Switlik and YKK have worked together for decades, right down to the quick-burst zipper on our inflatable life preservers. As our engineering manager, Frank Stagliano, stated: 'there's a certain amount of trust that we have.'

Watch the full feature (link in bio) to learn more.

08/04/2026

236 years ago, a fleet of 10 vessels laid the foundation for what would become the U.S. Coast Guard.

Since then, generations of Coast Guardsmen have dedicated themselves to protecting lives at sea and serving our nation. Today, we honor that legacy and the men and women who continue the mission.

Happy Coast Guard Day.⚓🇺🇸

08/02/2026

Most people see the mission. We see the responsibility behind it. For over a century, Switlik has been a quiet partner behind countless flights, rescues, and other adventures. Whether it’s in the air, on the water, or on the ground, we’re 🤝

Full photo credit: U.S. Coast Guard Arctic
📸 AUX Don Kluting

07/31/2026

On this episode of Growing Up B2B, Ed Delia sat down with Sarah Switlik, fourth-generation President of Switlik Survival Products to talk about what it actually takes to carry a legacy like that forward.

Topics covered:

• Why her father never pressured her to join the business, and why that mattered
• The multi-year, intentional succession plan that avoided the pitfalls of the generation before
• Leading the company through an ERP overhaul and a full operational transformation
• Why "getting better at saying no" is one of the hardest and most important growth strategies
• The workforce development challenge every specialized manufacturer is facing right now
• How becoming a mother reshaped the way she leads 170 employees

If you're a next-gen leader navigating succession, or a family business trying to balance heritage with reinvention, this conversation is for you.

Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/122-life-vests-leadership-and-legacy-steering-a/id1800769225?i=1000778891657

Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1G7F6GfKv0ZjpO8sIbsAbE?si=lujsu1zlSIaZNa4gzk73rw

Full Episode: Link in the comments
Want to be a guest on the podcast? Link in the comments

07/27/2026

We started as a small canvas shop in Trenton over 100 years ago. Today, our gear is on commercial aircraft worldwide, in the hands of military pilots, and part of life-saving equipment used across the globe. News 12 New Jersey came to see it firsthand.

"To know that the gear and equipment we're making makes a difference, that it has to work, and that it's involved in saving lives."

Proud to be Made in NJ. 🔗 Watch the full feature below.

The company once outfitted the expeditions and record-setting attempts of Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post and Admiral Richard Byrd.

07/25/2026

Stay cool this weekend!😎 Jason Quinn

07/23/2026

Proud to be recognized as a Freedom 250 Small Business.🇺🇸

At Switlik, we are committed to building in America, putting American workers first, and supporting American strength for the next 250 years.

07/21/2026

Most people think hypothermia is the greatest danger after falling overboard.

In reality, some of the biggest threats happen much sooner: losing sight of the person, panic, fatigue, and in cold water, cold shock and incapacitation.

Our newest blog explores why the first 60 seconds matter and the actions that should become second nature before an emergency ever occurs.

⏱️ Read the full article on the Switlik Blog.