About See Me Swimwear
Built on Science. Driven by Motherhood.
A few years ago, I learned something that changed the way I dressed my children for the water:
Not all “bright” swimsuits are actually visible underwater.
Research shows that certain colors are significantly more visible in water than others (especially blues, darks and pastels). Yet most children’s swimwear on the market is still made in the very colors that disappear.
At the time, all of my kids were wearing blue and pastel suits.
So I switched them to what I thought were safer options. But when I began testing those suits in real pools and lakes, I was shocked.
Being “yellow” or "pink" wasn’t enough.
Intensity mattered.
Patterns changed visibility.
Some suits that looked bold in sunlight vanished within seconds underwater.
Then one day, my four-year-old stepped off the edge of a pool and immediately sank. I was sitting next to him and pulled him out right away. He was fine.
But it reinforced what the data already tells us:
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1–4.
It is silent. It is fast. And it often happens when adults are present — but momentarily distracted.
Seconds matter.
The Testing Behind See Me
As a mom of three young kids and an MIT graduate, I approached this like a problem to solve.
We didn’t just choose bright colors.
We tested them.
Our ongoing testing process includes:
- Pools and lakes
- Different depths and lighting conditions
- Real-world movement and submersion
- Measuring fabric wavelengths to determine true visibility
We eliminated any color and pattern that didn’t fall within a narrow range of highly visible wavelengths and we test every color and every pattern before it becomes a See Me suit.
Visibility isn’t an aesthetic choice. It’s a measurable standard.
Sun Protection that Lasts All Summer
Most swimwear gets its UPF protection from chemicals sprayed onto the fabric. Those treatments fade with sun, chlorine, and every wash.
I didn't want to put more chemicals on my kids. And I wanted them to be just as protected in August as they were in June.
So we chose tightly woven fabrics with sun protection built in, not sprayed on.
Then we had them tested by an independent lab.
The results: UPF 60+.
Because sun safety shouldn't have an expiration date.
Safety First. Comfort Always.
But visibility alone isn’t enough.
Our suits are made with with high-quality fabrics in thoughtful fits for kids and are manufactured in ethical, small-batch production.
Because safety should never come at the expense of comfort.
Our Mission
See Me Swimwear exists to raise the standard for children’s swimwear.
To make visibility the expectation — not the exception.
To help parents feel more confident near the water.
To turn research into real-world protection.
Putting my children in highly visible swimwear feels like buckling a seatbelt. You hope you never need it. But if you do, it could make all the difference.
From my family to yours — we’re here to help you see them faster.
Because sometimes, seconds change everything.
