Before there was The SoftSide, before Hunt Innovations LLC sparked onto the scene, there was a dream. Derwin Hunt visualized a valuable, new product in a world where any bathtub owner could feel safer; an invention that could transform an entire bathroom’s aesthetic.
For the parent leaning over, as their little one is laughing, wiggling mid-splash; for the beloved grandparent leaning on a shoulder, taking precious moments to freshen up in a rehabilitation center; and for the adventurous traveler on the move, relishing a quick dip in a sudsy hotel bathtub; Derwin dreamed of preserving that sanctuary experience of a spectacular wash — without the dreaded split-second terror of “be careful” when standing up.
There are few rooms that feel as personal as where we take our time, like in a sparkling bath. The intimate moments we spend in bathtubs ripple differently, shaped through seasons of life. Parents wrap warm towels around children, circling toy sailboats through bubbles. Carektakers in assisted living homes offer compassionate support to sun-spotted hands, helping patients with limited mobility in and out of the swirling water. From teenagers to busy professionals, we look for those chances we can take, relaxing into soothing self-care; where a frothy bathtub hour can change our outlook for an entire day.
Life is all about the little moments. Derwin Hunt understood this — wanting to craft a legacy that would feel soft and strong over time; something that would make his daughters proud; his dream that could help individuals anywhere feel safer and happier. Derwin dared to challenge expectations. After all, why can’t a device that brings comfort, assurance, and protection also make a bathroom look how it was meant to be?
Derwin Hunt invented and patented The SoftSide: creating safety, comfort, and beauty in a place there never was. Derwin designed every detail; from the U-shaped foam cushion that will fit over the side of any bathtub to the special non-slip coating. He feels, “Dreams are a series of unanswered questions. Find the solution to the questions, and anything becomes real!”
Even if we gravitate towards a quick, cleansing shower, we still want the choice — the possibility to unwind in an invigorating bath. Major renovations that clear away a bathtub won’t take accidents out of the picture; not when you are merely shifting the same danger to the shower — and this time, adding a longer distance to fall when getting out. Derwin believes in helping each of us get in and out of our showers safely. The SoftSide isn’t just a transcendent comfort: it’s the solution!
The SoftSide makes it effortless for any individual to sit on the edge of the tub. Should someone slip or fall, this welcoming cushion diminishes the risks of injury. But because a bathroom feels personal, Derwin designed The SoftSide with a blank canvas in mind; where no matter how you decorate your bathroom, this piece will bring it all together; offering a sleek, secure sanctuary.
Discover a product that absorbs the transfer of water and the shock of a sudden fall — something that wraps so snugly around your tub, you’ll forget what your bathroom looked like without it!