float water therapy products emerge from icelands rich bathing culture

float water therapy products emerge from icelands rich bathing culture
all images courtesy of float

an offspring from iceland, ‘float‘ is a water therapy product that focuses on a deep and relaxing water experience. ‘a huge part of my life has taken place in water, coming from a country were abundance of water and geothermal energy enriches the land,’ describes product designer unnur valid. ‘daily trips to the swimming pools and occasional baths in exotic nature are all a part of my upbringing and daily life of living with the water.’ the ‘float cap’ is made of polyethylene foam, neoprene and lycra, that is accompanied by ‘float support’ which are a pair of straps made to be attached to the legs for extra float support. 

the ‘float cap’

floating relaxation gives the swimmer freedom from all external distractions and comfortably wraps the person in water creating the a setting for the weightless body to experience a deep nourishing relaxation. while floating the whole chemistry of the body changes, such as the muscle tension, the blood pressure and the heart rate drops dramatically and stress related chemicals, such as adrenaline and cortisol, are removed from the bloodstream and replaced by beneficial endorphins. 

floating also has a great effect on the mind as the deeply relaxing activity sets the brain to a theta state, which is a deep and healing state, normally achieved in deep meditation. ‘float’ is a part of a new culture that embraces moments of calmness and quietness. at the moment there are several pools in iceland offering a regular float-sessions, were people come together to enjoy a floating relaxation together.

the weightless water experience

the ‘float cap’ and ‘support’

the ‘float cap’ comes in several different colors   

comes in a convient mesh bag

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edited by: piotr boruslawski | designboom