About My Pool Pal
The mission of My Pool Pal is to provide confidence, entertainment and peace of mind during water activities. Patti Gilmer and Pam Thomas, two dynamic sisters and owners of a children's clothing store in Gainesville, have grown tired of seeing their customers and friends with children using blasting straps, intertubes or large life jackets for their children. The devices on the market at the time were cumbersome, allowing the child neither mobility nor confidence, and in some cases were downright dangerous, not to mention that they all looked bad. The two sisters had the idea, and through many conversations with the same clients and friends, Patti and Pam knew they were up to something, but it should work and be fashionable at the same time. After years of trial and error, the year is 1992, and My Pool Pal launches the first and original line of patented swimwear. In 1993, the sisters added swimwear® related diapers to their product line in addition to other accessories.