Also known as: 浮き輪, うきわ, 浮輪, 游泳圈
A flotation device used as a recreational swimming aid, especially by young children and older persons who cannot swim. So called because it resembles (and in earlier times, usually was) the inner tube of a car tire.
They are often constructed of transparent material, ostensibly for better visibility of the wearer.
A Lifebuoy is visually similar, but its use and usual material composition are different.
Examples
Types
- Donut Innertube
- Duck Innertube
- Flamingo Innertube
- Frilled Innertube
- Heart-Shaped Innertube
- Innertube With Ears
- Polka Dot Innertube
- Watermelon Innertube