Swimsuit

Try one of these 13 coverups for your best summer yet. Blouse. The blouse is one of the most versatile and must-have pieces in your wardrobe—perfect for a day at the office or weekend wear. Maxi Dress. Sundress. Kimono. Romper. Oversized T-Shirt. High-Waisted Shorts. Kaftan. What do you wear over a swimdress? Tunic dresses are […]

Also known as Soft cup bras, these bras are underwired and have no padding. What is soft cup bra? Soft cup bras are bras that are designed to provide support without using an underwire. Soft cup bra designs may feature things like multi-part cups, inner support slings, leotard backs and wide comfort straps to provide […]

A molded (or moulded) bra has padding in the bra cups to mold and contour your breasts into shape. The molding helps create a very particular, rounded and symmetrical breast shape. Molded bras are also extra supportive because the molding helps to lift and support your breasts. Are Moulded bras padded? The most common is […]

On a bra with moulded cups, the cups are smooth without seams and each cup is made of a single piece of material. The moulding is done by shaping the fabric with heat treatment over a metal breast shape, and the material thereby takes the shape of the breast despite not having any seams. What […]

A moulded bra is a bra where the cup is made out of a single piece of fabric and has no seams through the middle of the cup. (As opposed to a bra with the cups made of different pieces of fabric sewn together to form the cup shape). Moulded bras may or may not […]

What’s a contour bra, and why should I try wearing one? Contour bras have a unified layer of padding or foam, and the padding is the same throughout the cup. A contour bra is great for women who don’t want to wear a padded bra, because they’re afraid that it will make their breasts look […]

Integrated pocketed shelf bra features molded foam cups for shape and support. Limited Sizes available. Amoena Valletta Mastectomy Camisole is smooth and soft which makes this garment ultra comfortable to wear alone or under clothing. Integrated pocketed shelf bra features molded foam cups for shape and support. What does pocketed bra mean? A pocket bra, […]

Often found in camisoles and tank tops (but also in swimsuits and even nightgowns!), built-in bras are perfect for an “in-between” need. These bras are sewn directly into the top and often have seamless cups and bands that are more comfortable than typical lingerie. What is the difference between a shelf bra and a built-in […]

Built-in bra tops can be found in many swimsuit styles including bikini tops, tankini tops, and one-piece suits. What is a built in shelf bra in a swimsuit? A shelf bra is a built-in ‘pullover’ style bra that is sewn into the inside of the garment (tank tops, t-shirts, or one-piece swimsuits.) It is usually […]

A rash guard, also known as rash vest or rashie, is an athletic shirt made of spandex and nylon or polyester. The name rash guard reflects the fact that the shirt protects the wearer against rashes caused by abrasion, or by sunburn from extended exposure to the sun, as sun protective clothing. What kind of […]

So with that said, you are probably wondering- well how long do tech suits last? Generally, tech suits last about 10 swimming meets or about 30 to 40 swims. How many times can you swim in a tech suit? Tech suits generally do not last more than 11 swim meets at the most, but that […]

Shark skin feels similar to sandpaper. Shark skin feels exactly like sandpaper because it is made up of tiny teeth-like structures called placoid scales, also known as dermal denticles. These scales point towards the tail and help reduce friction from surrounding water when the shark swims. Can a shark’s skin cut you? Sharks have been […]

Alaska high school swimmer disqualified because swimsuit exposes too much. A high school swimmer in Alaska had her 100-meter freestyle victory overturned after a referee determined she committed a “uniform violation” when her swimsuit revealed too much of her backside. Why was the 16 year old swimmer disqualified? A 16-year-old swimmer was disqualified from the […]

A team of evolutionary biologists and engineers at Harvard University, in collaboration with colleagues from the University of South Carolina, has shed light on a decades-old mystery about sharkskin and, in the process, demonstrated a new, bioinspired structure that could improve the aerodynamic performance of planes, Why is shark skin important? Great White Sharks are […]

Dr Mann says: “Shark skin itself is not an antimicrobial surface, rather it seems highly adapted to resist attachment of living organisms such as algae and barnacles. Shark skin has a specific roughness and certain properties that deter marine organisms from attaching to the skin surface. Can bacteria grow on shark skin? The shark skin […]

Shark skin is covered by tiny flat V-shaped scales, called dermal denticles, that are more like teeth than fish scales. These denticles decrease drag and turbulence, allowing the shark to swim faster and more quietly. What does sharkskin fabric look like? Essentially, Sharkskin is a soft, smooth wool fabrication made by weaving two different yarns […]

A shark skin-like material might also serve as a line of defense against biofouling, or the accumulation of algae and barnacles on the bottom of ships. Most anti-fouling paint is toxic, so artificial shark skin could provide an environmentally friendly alternative. What can sharks skin be used for? Shark skin is still sometimes used in […]

Speedo claims the Fastskin-3, when measured against a standard suit, reduces passive drag, the resistance produced by a swimmer’s body while it is held in a streamlined position, by 16.6 percent and active drag, the resistance at the surface, by 5.2 percent. Why is Speedo Fastskin banned? People have gone so far as to label […]

While the name bikini was applied to the skimpy fashion that first revealed the wearer’s navel, the fashion industry considers any two-piece swimsuit a bikini. What is beachwear called? Clothing suitable for wearing on the beach, though not necessarily for swimming in. bikini. swimwear. leisurewear. shorts. What are short bathing suits called? Swim trunks, also […]

What do you wear under a rash guard or swim shirt? Women typically wear a swim suit top or one piece swimsuit under a rash guard or swim shirt for extra modesty. However, it’s all a matter of personal comfort. How do you style a rashguard? For extra coverage from the sun, try wearing a […]