Izabella

WATERSPORT IS NOT JUST WATERSPORT There are numerous watersports — and the requirements for a suit vary accordingly. Broadly speaking, they can be divided into two groups: 1. Watersports on the Water Surface These include, among others: surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, SUP, waterskiing, kayaking, canoeing, and numerous related sports. For these activities, a suit must fulfil different functions depending on the climate, weather conditions, and water temperature. In addition to thermal protection, flexibility, freedom of movement, UV protection, and a comfortable body climate play a crucial role. This is because the body is working actively. When paddling, surfing, kitesurfing, or [...]

Humanity has always been afraid of new things. When the first telephones appeared,people said: “Humans will stop talking to each other.” When cars took over the streets: “That’s dangerous. Horses are more natural.” When television arrived: “It will destroy families.” Then came the internet. After that, social media. Instagram. TikTok. And today? People no longer read newspapers. They consume information within seconds. They communicate through apps instead of writing letters. They live digitally. And somehow, all of this has become completely NORMAL. But suddenly AI is the big problem? People who use Instagram every single day instead of reading [...]

Dear sea lovers, friends, and companions, For many years, Mermaid Protector has stood for sustainable, multifunctional outdoor and water sports clothing. For us, sustainability is not just a buzzword, but a way of life – in more ways than one: • Recycled materials: All fabrics in our collections are made from recycled PET bottles. This allows us to reduce existing plastic waste and make an active contribution to protecting the world's oceans. • Closed loop: Our clothing is 100% recyclable. This allows us to avoid waste and focus on a sustainable circular system. • Neoprene alternative: Mermaid Protector fabrics can [...]

Most people believe that success has an expiration date. That if you haven’t “made it” by 40, your time has passed. Izabella Meyer never believed that. And when life handed her heartbreak in her late 50s, she didn’t retreat — she reinvented. Today, Izabella Meyer is the founder and CEO of Mermaid Protector®, a groundbreaking water sports fashion company disrupting a billion-dollar industry. She’s not just building wetsuits — she’s building a movement. A movement led by a woman who refused to let age, gender, or convention define her limits. “At 60, I didn’t want to start over,” she says, [...]

My name ist Izabella Meyer, I’m founder and creative director of Mermaid Protector. I THINK WE SERIOUSLY NEED TO TALK ABOUT WETSUITS:  A good wetsuit is a base to a good diving experience, especially for those of us who enjoy the waters in colder parts of the world. However, there is no doubt the wetsuit in its modern form is somewhat of an environmental catastrophe. […]

Today’s children are different from the generations that have gone before. They’ve grown up with streaming, social media and screens on every device. This has had a massive impact on how they live, and how they shop. Are retailers prepared for Generation Alpha? […]

No one wants to be one of those photographers or divers who give divers a bad name by trashing reefs while in pursuit of their quarry. […]

Dear Mermaid Protector friends, Shipping of our products and your orders are now completely plastic-free.This is made possible thanks to our co-operation with NaturaPack GmbH. We would like to introduce you to the company. […]

All over the world, people are talking about protecting sharks. Tuna falls a litte by the wayside. How’d they catch it? Is it high in mercury? A guide to the tuna that surfaces in supermarkets, eateries, and sushi bars. In 1950, when tuna usually ended up in sandwiches and casseroles, the worldwide catch totaled an estimated 660,000 tons (600,000 metric tons). Today that annual number has grown to more than 7 million tons (6.6 million metric tons) as the fish has gone gourmet and demand has soared. The tuna boom has led to a host [...]