Swimsuit

For a bikini, the bra cup is placed between the lining and the front bra panels and the three pieces are stitched together. A side panel is then stitched to each of the front panels. If the design calls for straps, lengths of elastic are placed between two strap pieces and the three pieces are […]

There are various cup styles used in both underwire and non-underwire swimsuit bra tops. Underwire with sewn-in soft cups uses a built-in fabric to smooth and shape the bust. Can you add cups to a swimsuit? To insert cups into a ready-to-wear swimsuit, you can cut a small slit in the lining fabric, slide the […]

The best place to start a swimwear brand is online, where you don’t have the costs of a brick-and-mortar store to worry about. That said, there are dozens of online ecommerce platforms where you could sell your products. For most start-ups in the swimwear industry, Shopify (Shopify Review) is the ideal solution. How do I […]

How To Store Your Swimsuits In The Off Season Wash them properly. Wash your swimsuits before you put them away for the off season. Use a towel to absorb excess water. Let them air-dry. Don’t store them in bags. Remember. We Highly Recommend. How do you store swimsuits? After washing and drying, place each suit […]

How to Wash a New Bathing Suit Check the care label of your bathing suit before laundering. Hand-wash your bathing suit. Turn the bathing suit inside out. Dry the bathing suit flat unless the care label indicates it can be drip-dried. Fold and put your bathing suit away only when it is completely dry. How […]

Kneeskin. A kneeskin is a type of competitive swimwear worn by both male and female athletes. Kneeskins are normally made of technologically advanced lycra-based fabrics designed to hug the body tightly and provide increased speed and decreased drag resistance in the water. What type of swimsuits do Olympic swimmers wear? FINA decided to ban high-tech […]

Like all clothing on Poshmark, we ask that swimsuits are clean and good condition. Remember that impulse buy bikini that’s stashed away in your closet? No sweat! Can you sell used clothes on Poshmark? In general, pre-owned items can be listed on Poshmark if they are clean and in good condition. All items must be […]

Swimwear: Bring at least 5 swimsuits and 4 swim cover-ups. How many swimsuits should I pack? Packing Swimwear for Your Resort Vacation Supposing a seven-day trip, we advise that you pack three bathing suits for this kind of vacation. How many bathing suits do I need? If you go swimming often, it’s best to have […]

Fullbeauty Brands. Swimsuits For All is an online retailer for women’s swimwear, specializing in sizes 4 and up. It was founded in 2005 by current CEO and President Moshe Laniado, and was acquired in October 2014 by New York-based plus size fashion company, Fullbeauty Brands. Where is Swimsuits For All located? Swimsuits For All, LLC […]

Lap swimsuits are your best option for day-to-day training and can be used for lap swimming, water aerobics, or even water polo. These suits differ from race suits and more specialized suits used for open-water swimming and triathlons. They are also quite different from beachwear swimsuits meant for more casual use. What swimsuit material is […]

Courtesy of Anthropologie. Anthropologie. We can always depend on Anthropologie for truly unique homeware, clothes and swimsuits. Frankies Bikinis. Frankies Bikinis knows how to make a good swimsuit. Summersalt. How cute is this printed ruffled bikini from Summersalt? L*Space. Adore Me. Nordstrom. Aerie. Revolve. Who has the best quality bathing suits? The 26 Best Swimsuit […]

Higher quality fabrics will feel thick and soft. Do the stretch test: pull the fabric in all directions and make sure it recovers well. Also check the lining; poor quality swimsuits often are only partially lined or not lined at all. High quality, fully lined suits provide better support and make the suit last longer. […]

“Most bathing suit designers and manufacturers recommend letting the bathing suit air dry and washing only every three to five wears.” How many times can you wear a swimsuit? Representatives from Patagonia, REI and Fair Harbor all agree that suits don’t need to be washed every time you wear them. “Let them air dry,” said […]

In short, having two bathing suits per child will keep your kids happy all summer long — as long as the suits are well-made, offer UPF 50 sun protection, and have some fun! How many swimsuits should a swimmer own? If you go swimming often, it’s best to have at least 3-4 suits because they […]

Elastane is the generic name for Lycra or Spandex. Lycra, Spandex, and elastane are all basically the same thing, so don’t get hung up on the branding. Elastane is blended with other synthetic fibers to provide a comfortable stretch. What kind of fabric is used for swimsuits? Polyester fabric has dominated the competitive swimwear industry […]

Never put your swimwear in the clothes dryer because the heat will ruin the elasticity of the fabric. But you don’t need to hang them up dripping wet either. Instead, place your bathing suit on a bath towel that’s been folded in half and roll the towel tightly with the swimsuit inside. Should you hang […]

Rinse your swimwear after swimming – wear in the shower when you get out (but don’t use any shower gels!) Hang to dry in the shade or inside to dry naturally and ensure fully dried before wearing again. Should you wash your swimsuit after swimming? If wearing the bathing suit while outside of the water, […]

Place your bathing suit into a bowl or bucket and soak in about 1 cup of vinegar and 1 tbsp. of salt. Dry your bathing suit in the sun and then wash with detergent in a normal cycle. Wash using fabric bleach if the mildew persists. How do you get mold out of swim clothes? […]

There are other ways to recycle those suits to give them a new life after your time with them. Organizations. There are several organizations out there that will take old swimsuits and even rash guards or wetsuits. Donate to a friend. Do you have a friend who’s a similar size to you? Redesign it. Give […]

You can machine wash their swimsuits as long as you’re careful. Start by turning the suit inside out. Once you’ve done that, place them in a mesh laundry bag. That’ll prevent the fabric from pilling or snagging on other garments; it’ll also keep the pieces together if you’re washing a bikini. Can you laundry strip […]