Mini Jumbo Swimming

The one-seater pool bean bag

The Mini Jumbo Swimming applies the same mechanics as the Jumbo Swimming in a compact 130 × 80 cm, 200 litre format: a honeycomb polyester cover that filters water instead of holding it in, and a filling of 100 % virgin memory-shape polystyrene beads. The bean bag stays on the surface and does not soak up water.

It is the one-seater of the range: lighter to carry out and put away, easier to fit on a small poolside or a balcony, and usable out of the water as an outdoor bean bag.

Please note: a floating bean bag is a leisure accessory, not a safety device. It is not a substitute for a buoy, nor for supervising a child in the water.

Frequently asked questions about floating bean bags

What is the difference between the Mini Jumbo Swimming and the Jumbo Swimming?

The format, and nothing else. The Mini measures 130 × 80 cm for 200 litres, a one-seater; the Jumbo Swimming 130 × 170 cm for 380 litres, a two-seater you can stretch out on. Honeycomb polyester cover, virgin polystyrene bead filling, buoyancy: everything else is identical.

What are the dimensions of the Mini Jumbo Swimming?

The Mini Jumbo Swimming measures 130 × 80 cm with a filling volume of 200 litres. It is the one-seater of the floating range, the easiest to carry and to store out of season. It comes in several colours.

Is a floating pool bean bag really unsinkable?

Yes, provided its cover lets water through instead of holding it in. The Mini Jumbo Swimming combines a honeycomb polyester cover, which filters water, with a filling of 100 % virgin polystyrene beads: the bean bag stays on the surface and does not soak up water. Pool bean bags with a solid cover eventually fill up and sink.

How many people can the Mini Jumbo Swimming hold?

It is a one-seater: at 130 × 80 cm for 200 litres, it is sized for one person. That limit comes from the surface area, not from buoyancy — flotation comes from the polystyrene bead filling rather than an air chamber. A reminder: it is a leisure accessory, not a safety device.

Does a floating bean bag withstand chlorine and salt?

Yes. Jumbo Bag fabrics are tested to withstand chlorine and salt, so the bean bag can be used in a treated pool as well as in sea water. After swimming, rinsing with clean water is still recommended, to remove the residues that dull fabrics over time.

How long does it take to dry?

Like every mesh-cover model, it holds more water than an acrylic canvas: the fabric is sponge-like and the beads have to dry too, which can take from one to several days depending on heat and wind. To speed things up, remove the cover and turn the inner cover over regularly.

Does the fabric fade in the sun?

Prolonged exposure will eventually fade a polyester cover, and some colours faster than others. Fading affects neither buoyancy nor comfort. The useful habit is to bring the bean bag in when it is not in use; and if the cover has had its day, it can be replaced on its own, without buying a whole new bean bag.

Can the cover of a pool bean bag be washed?

Yes, the cover of the Mini Jumbo Swimming is fully removable: it comes off the filling to be machine washed at 30 °C, then goes back on. The outer cover is honeycomb polyester, the inner cover is microfibre polyester. After swimming, a rinse with clean water is enough to remove chlorine or salt.

Does the filling of a floating bean bag go flat over time?

It all comes down to bead quality. The filling is made of virgin polystyrene beads expanded in two stages: they do not crush and spring back to their round shape, which keeps the comfort over time. That is what sets them apart from the recycled or ground beads used in entry-level products, which have no resilience.

How should a pool bean bag be stored over winter?

Store it dry and under cover. Before storing, make sure it is completely dry, filling included: take the cover off and turn the inner cover over from time to time to finish drying. A bean bag stored while still damp is exposed to odours and marks.

What is the difference between a pool bean bag and a standard outdoor bean bag?

A standard outdoor bean bag is water-repellent: it withstands rain but is not designed to be submerged. A pool bean bag is designed to float over time: its cover is permeable so water drains away, and its filling is chosen for buoyancy. Using a standard outdoor bean bag in a pool soaks it and distorts its shape.

How much does a floating pool bean bag cost?

The floating pool bean bag market ranges from around thirty euros for inflatable models to over 300 € for high-end branded bean bags. The price of this model, its available colours and customer reviews are shown at the top of this product page.

To compare all four floating models — size, drying, colour retention — and find out which one to rule out for your use, see our guide: how to choose a floating pool bean bag.