Where do Aquaction products come from?
Aquaction is a Finnish swimming equipment brand. Our products are designed in Tampere and manufactured in China in factories specializing in swimming equipment. We want to be upfront about this because we believe you have the right to know where the products you buy come from.
How Aquaction came about
We started in 2014 by selling swimming equipment at swimming competitions. At the competition venues, we heard what swimmers needed and what was missing from the market. In 2021, we began designing our own products to meet these needs—for everyone from beginners to active swimmers and children to adults. Our open water swimming products have grown into our largest own-brand product range.
Designed in Finland
Every Aquaction product starts with us: we define its purpose, sizing, materials, colors, and packaging. We order samples from the factory and test them ourselves in the pool and open water before the product goes into production. We make changes until the product performs as we want it to.
Made in China
Aquaction swimming equipment is made in China. We work directly with factories that specialize in specific product categories, such as swimming goggles and caps, neoprene products, or swimming training aids. China has decades of expertise in processing these materials—silicone, polycarbonate, neoprene, and EVA foam—and also manufactures a large portion of the equipment from leading swimming brands.
We know our manufacturers personally and are in direct contact with the factories. For example, the manufacturer of our wetsuits and Thermal Parka has visited us in Finland, and at that time we reviewed the documentation and operating procedures together.
| Product category | Country and region of manufacture |
|---|---|
| Swimming goggles (AquaVision, AquaJunior, AquaKids, AquaCore, AquaPulse) | China, Guangdong Province |
| Swimming caps, nose clips, and earplugs | China, Guangdong Province |
| Flippers, hand paddles, kickboards, snorkels, and goggle cases | China, Guangdong Province |
| Water running belts and gloves, rescue buoys, and equipment bags | China, Guangdong Province |
| Children's swim vests and swim shoes | China, Guangdong Province |
| Wetsuits, Thermal Parka, open water swimming gloves, and socks | China, Guangdong and Jiangxi Provinces |
Towels, bags, water bottles, sandals, and other branded products sold with the Aquaction logo are sourced from a European wholesaler. We are happy to provide more detailed information about their origin through customer service.
What we require from the factories
We require the following certifications from the factories that manufacture Aquaction products:
- amfori BSCI audit—an independent social responsibility audit covering, among other things, working hours, wages, occupational safety, and the prohibition of child labor.
- Material test reports—testing for hazardous substances in accordance with the EU REACH Regulation (for example, SVHCs, PAHs, and phthalates).
- Product-specific certifications when required by law, such as an EU type examination for children's swim vests (EN 13138-1).
Some of our factories also have ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management systems. Not all factories yet have all certifications, and we monitor the situation for each factory. Certifications are time-limited, so we regularly request up-to-date versions and always do so when a certification expires. In autumn 2026, we will have requested updated certifications from all factories.
Quality and responsibility
- We test samples ourselves before every new product or major change.
- Materials: we list the materials of each product on the product page. We do not make environmental claims without verifiable evidence.
- Product safety: Aqua Action Finland Oy is responsible for Aquaction products as the manufacturer in accordance with the EU product safety regulation. We provide product safety instructions and warnings on the product pages.
Manufacturer details
Aqua Action Finland Oy
Pellervonkatu 9, 33540 Tampere
Business ID 2495403-6
info@aquaction.fi
For product safety inquiries: info@aquaction.fi
Frequently asked questions
Is Aquaction a Finnish product?
Aquaction is a Finnish brand and company. The products are designed in Finland, but they are manufactured in China.
Why are the products not made in Finland?
Manufacturing swimming goggles, silicone caps, and neoprene products requires specialized machinery and expertise that are not available in Finland. Working with Chinese specialist factories allows us to offer high-quality products at prices approximately 20% lower than those of leading brands.
How do you ensure that working conditions at the factories are acceptable?
We require factories to undergo an independent amfori BSCI audit and regularly update the results. We have met our manufacturers in person, and some have visited us in Finland.
Where can I find more information about a specific product?
Contact our customer service team at info@aquaction.fi—we are happy to tell you more.
