What is Jakabel?

Jakabel is a UK-based online shop that sells children's UV sun protection swimwear and floatation aids. It is aimed at parents and carers shopping for babies, kids and youths, and it presents itself as "the UK number 1 in protecting your children from the harmful UV rays of the sun." If you are looking for UV50+ swim and sun wear for young children, plus a few related accessories, this is the kind of store you would browse and buy from directly.

What Jakabel sells

The site is organised around summer and swimming essentials for children. Its own category listing shows the following ranges:

The headline items are the UV50+ range, the kids swim range and the baby range. The site also features "The original Swimsafe Floatsuit" as a named product, alongside a "Shop now" / "Buy Now" call to action.

The UV protection claim

Jakabel states that all of its sun protection wear is UVP 50+. It describes the fabric as high quality nylon/lycra with a soft feel on a baby's skin, and says the UV wear provides a barrier between the sun and children's skin, including for children with skin conditions such as eczema. It also notes a practical point for parents: creams can be applied and children can still be picked up without them slipping through your hands.

These are the brand's own claims as presented on its site, not independently verified specifications, so treat the UVP 50+ rating as the manufacturer's stated figure when deciding.

Who it is for

• Parents and carers buying sun protection for babies, from birth upwards, according to the site.
• Families looking for swimwear and floatation aids for young children.
• Shoppers wanting matching or coordinated summer essentials such as sunsuits, shorts and tops, swim shoes, towelling and wetsuits.
• Anyone buying for older children or adults, covered by the Youth/Adult category.

How to use the site

1. Start from the category you need — for example Baby, Kids Swimsuits UVP50+, or Floatation aids.
2. Browse the products within that category; the site lists product counts next to each category name.
3. Select an item and use the "Buy Now" or "Shop now" action to purchase.
4. Note that the site has a Login option, so returning customers can sign in to an account.

The site does not publish pricing in the material reviewed here, so check individual product pages for current prices and any delivery or payment details before buying.

What to check before you buy

• Confirm the UV rating on the specific product page rather than relying on the general UVP 50+ statement.
• Check sizing for the intended age group, since the range spans baby through youth/adult.
• For floatation aids, read the product description carefully — the Swimsafe Floatsuit is presented as a specific product, and floatation aids are a small category (2 products).
• If you are buying for a child with eczema or sensitive skin, the site's soft-fabric and barrier claims are worth weighing, but they are marketing statements rather than clinical advice.

In short, Jakabel is a specialist children's sun-and-swim shop: UV50+ clothing, swimwear, wetsuits and a small set of floatation and pool accessories, bought directly through the website.