Beautiful hand crafted float pools
Expert float system designers since 1999
Welcome
Floataway developed a reputation for designing and crafting distinctive float tanks, pods, cabins, rooms, and pools. From its UK base, the company designed and manufactured floatation products from 1999 onwards, with projects delivered internationally, including through Floataway USA (established in 2017).
The company’s work was shaped by a small team of experienced designers, engineers, and technicians, drawing on decades of combined expertise. This included engineering heritage connected to projects such as the Concorde programme, alongside award-winning product design experience.
Floataway’s approach combined distinctive design with ongoing technical development, contributing to its recognition within the global floatation industry.
Floataway supplied floatation systems to centres and private clients worldwide, and collaborated with Laureate Institute for Brain Research to support the development of advanced float environments for medical research at LIBR and other international facilities.
Medical use
Supplying advanced float products for medical research at LIBR since 2014
“Floataway’s masterful engineering has achieved what was once impossible, an open float pool design that systematically reduces all manner of stimulation on the nervous system but without the need for an enclosure.”
The CLINICAL FLOATATION website provides an overview of an emerging new technology known as Floatation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy) that appears to powerfully counter the deleterious effects of stress in modern life.
Justin Feinstein
"Floataway’s mission is to create the “perfect” float experience; Colin and his son Toby are always striving to improve the design and calibration of their pools… Based on the clinical effects we are witnessing in our research studies, I believe that Floataway has succeeded on every level of its mission. Rarely does one have the opportunity in life to work with a company that is capable of making your dreams come true, and I consider myself extremely lucky to have joined the Floataway family."*
*Dr. Feinstein has no financial interest or investment in Floataway. In addition, Floataway is not directly involved in any of the research being conducted at LIBR and has no role in the study design, study funding, data collection, data analysis, or reporting of results.
design classic
“Probably the most beautiful float pool in the world”
Design background
Floataway previously provided comprehensive design consultancy and implementation services for organisations, companies, and private clients. Projects were delivered through a combination of engineering, design, and specialist partners. The company has extensive experience working in conjunction with architects in the UK and internationally, supporting projects from concept visualisation through to completion.
Floataway's Former Principle Consultants:
Colin Stanwell-Smith C. Eng. M.I.Mech.E. B.Sc BRISTOL F.R.S.A.
Toby Stanwell-Smith Ind.Des.&Tech.BA Hons. BRUNEL
Designed to be installed
Floataway designed its products to be installed within existing buildings, with modular systems that could be transported through standard doors, corridors, and stairways.
Where access was restricted, components could be manufactured for assembly on site using bonded construction methods, allowing installation in more challenging spaces.
open pools
“The open-air design completely removes all feelings of claustrophobia. I cannot overemphasize the importance of having an open pool for anxious populations. Without it many of our patients would have refused to even try floating.”
Comprensive product range
Floataway began as a float pod design and manufacturing company and grew into a recognised supplier of water-based relaxation products worldwide. Its products were hand-crafted using high-quality materials.
Cabin Rooms
