Mar. 15, 2023
Selecting the best swimsuit material for training or competition can be tricky. With all the quality brands on the market today the choices can be somewhat overwhelming. The choices vary between what style, color or pattern, and fabric. The selection of swimsuit fabric is very important and should reflect your goals as a swimmer: are you looking for the best fit, durability, stretch – or all of the above? Your choice of swimwear is vital to meeting your expectations.
Polyester fabric has dominated the competitive swimwear industry for several years. Whether blended or by itself, polyester is the leading fabric for competitive swimwear. New technologies in polyester have improved the hand and feel of the material, allowing it to surpass other fabrics. Polyester holds its color and is resistant to chlorine.
Characteristics of polyester fabric are:
• Strong resilient fibers
• Soft and comfortable fit
• Durable, resistant to shrinkage
• Abrasion/pilling resistant
• Quick drying
• Chlorine Resistant
• UV Protection
• Holds its shape
• Exceptional breathability
• 4 way stretch
• Launders easily
Nylon fabric is an alternative fabric to polyester. Nylon is lightweight and offers a smooth fit. Nylon fabric has its disadvantages as it is not chlorine resistant and not as long lasting as polyester.
Characteristics of Nylon fabric are:
• Abrasion Resistant
• Lustrous, soft
• Low in moisture absorbency
• Excellent elasticity
• Launders easily
PBT or Polybutylene Terephthalate
Combined with polyester yarns PBT has a natural stretch factor similar to Lycra.
Characteristics of PBT fabric are:
• Chlorine resistant
• Lightweight
• Matte finish
• Fast Drying
• Repels water
• Snag Resistant
For a more sustainable swimsuit, usually, the best way is to find recycled materials so that at least new resources will not be used to make it, and existing materials such as fishing nets and bottles will be reused.
Runni has experience in recyclable quality clothing, we have converted 60% of the relevant clothing materials into recyclable materials made of plastic water bottles, fishing nets and other items used for waste disposal.
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