Turn Your Swim Into Science
Color-changing hydrogels detect water pollutants while you swim
RiverSkin transforms urban swimmers into mobile water quality monitoring stations. Our smart swimwear uses embedded hydrogels that change color based on pollutant levels, while passively filtering microplastics and chemicals as you move through the water.
The Wow Moment
You emerge from your morning swim in the city river and glance at your arms — the fabric has shifted from safe blue to warning orange near the elbow, revealing exactly where the industrial runoff hotspot is. You open the app, tap 'mark pollution zone,' and instantly see your data overlay on a community map. Next week, the city announces cleanup at that exact location, citing 'crowdsourced swimmer data.' You're not just swimming anymore — you're part of the solution.