FloodSax are an exciting new product that is now being distributed in the UK by Huddersfield based, family run company Deco-Pak, and could be set to replace sandbags as a lighter, more efficient form of temporary flood defence.
FloodSax (RRP £59.99 for a bundle of five) are vacuum packed to save space, each only weighing 20g, yet able to absorb an astonishing 25kg of water.
Craig Hall, Deco-Pak’s Marketing Director said: “After the floods at the beginning of the year, we saw a sharp uptake in demand for our sand bags, which prompted us to explore more advanced solutions. Adding FloodSax to our range represents a great opportunity for retailers to provide innovative products to solve a problem that is more than ever at the forefront of customers minds.”
How to use FloodSax
1. Fill a sink, bucket or similar vessel with water (rainwater can also be used).
2. Soak the individual bags one at a time, for 3 minutes each.
3. Remove the bag, being sure to use the correct manual handling technique
4. Place and mould the sacks across doorways or air vents, or build a flood defence wall by staggering the sacks to stop water from getting through gaps.
FloodSax are fully tried and tested, can be used as a barrier, to soak up water or to divert floodwater towards drains and away from the house. Businesses have also used FloodSax to ensure they are able to keep trading, as seen in the following Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY9tnt8F2ok
Manufactured in the UK, FloodSax are easy to store and when deployed can last 3 months. The sacks are biodegradable meaning low environmental impact and repeat sales for retailers.
FloodSax measure 500mm x 450mm and can absorb up to 20 litres of water, with each retail pack contains 5 sacks.