Durability: The best components are used to insure long life of service. The closed-cell floatation foam will not absorb water if cut or punctured. The tough, flexible vinyl coating resists caustics, acids, UV lights, hydrocarbons, mildew, fading, drilling mud, tears and abrasions: it is easy to clean with soap and water – a benefit that fabric-covered devices cannot claim. This bright international orange coating passes Underwriters Laboratory flame test UL1123. The webbing system – not the foam pads – is designed to take strains and loads.