My Pool Pal Flotation Swimsuits and Swim-Sters Make Participation in Water Activities Possible For Children and Adults with Special Needs

Monday June 19, 2006 - GAINESVILLE, Ga. (June 19, 2006) - Over the past three years, more than 100 special education students from Coffee County, Ga. have experienced a newfound freedom. The students, who range in age from three to 21, have participated in water activities, thanks to My Pool Pal® flotation swimsuits.

"My Pool Pal flotation swimsuits have helped our students tremendously. The suits give our students freedom in the water, improved balance and more confidence," says Zach Craddock, assistant special education director for Coffee County School System. "They also allow our students to get a cardiovascular workout while having a great time."

My Pool Pal flotation swimsuits for children and adults with special needs have Velcro openings on the sides and shoulders, which make it easier to get the suits on and off. Many children with special needs also use the original My Pool Pal flotation suits that do not have the Velcro openings.

Constructed from a durable nylon/Lycra blend, the suits have Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-certified foam blocks that are sewn securely into the mid-section and balanced between the front and back to help the wearer remain stable in the water. The suits are designed for continuous wear in and out of the water.

The flotation swimsuits are made in boys and girls styles in a variety of vibrant colors and exclusive patterns. The swimwear is available in sizes extra-small, small, medium, large and extra-large, and will accommodate children ranging in weight from 20 to 90 pounds. My Pool Pal and My Pool Pal Swim-sters® undergarments can be custom-designed for children and adults of any weight and size, and adjustments can be made to fit specific needs, such as openings along one side and self-closing fasteners. The average retail price for My Pool Pal special needs suit is $65 - $85. The products may be purchased through various Websites, catalogs and online at www.MyPoolPal.com.

My Pool Pal's Swim-sters® undergarments also keep children and adults with special needs safer in the water. Swim-sters reduce the chances of deadly bacteria being released into the water by people who wear the product by up to 98 percent, thus protecting swimmers from such serious illnesses as e coli, cryptosporidium (crypto), giardia and shigella.

Tested by researchers at the University of Georgia, Swim-sters have been proven to significantly reduce the bacteria released from the swimsuit of a water-immersed swimmer, even in cases of watery diarrhea. When wearing Reusable Swim-sters, children and adults are 98 percent less likely to release bacteria from waste into the water. The disposable undergarments reduce the amount of bacteria by up to 93 percent.

The average retail price for My Pool Pal's Special Needs Reusable Swim-sters is $15; the Disposable Swim-sters are approximately $4. The products are available in sizes 6/8 - XXXL (adult medium) for children and adults with special needs. Swim-sters may also be purchased through various Websites, catalogs and online at www.MyPoolPal.com.

My Pool Pal products are manufactured and distributed by Sterling Brands, Inc. The company's products also include Swim-sters® undergarments, swimwear accessories and a U.S. Coast Guard-approved swimwear flotation device, Aqua Force®. For more information on My Pool Pal, visit the company's web site at www.MyPoolPal.com or call 1-888-766-5725 (POOLPAL). All trademarks and patents are the proprietary products of Future Products, of Gainesville, Ga.