The soft and comfortable Oneill`s Superlite flotation vest features closed cell PVC marine foam for optimal buoyancy while minimizing bulk as well as a durable coated nylon shell that will hold up to years of heavy outdoor use. Quick release buckles make for easy on-and-off and the vest is United States Coast Guard (USCG) certified.FEATURES:Soft and comfortable personal flotation vestClosed cell PVC marine foam for optimal buoyancy while minimizing bulkDurable coated nylon shell will hold up to years of heavy outdoor useQuick release buckles; United States Coast Guard (USCG) certifiedPFD stands for Personal Flotation DeviceU.S. Coast Guard Regulations require you to have U.S. Coast Guard approved PFDs on your recreational boat. How many and what kind of PFDs you need depends on the number of people onboard the size of your boat and the kind of boating you will be doing.PFD classification