Chlorine Resistant Swimwear Fabric Guide
A Guide to Popular Brands Swimwear Fabrics
Our Chlorine Resistant Swimwear Guide explains which swimsuits are suitable for the pool. We tell you what fabric names each major swim brand uses and what they mean. So, you can choose the correct swimwear for your swimming needs. Whether you swim once a week or twice every day, this guide will help you get into the right swimwear!
Understanding Why Swim Brand Use Different Fabrics
Most swim brands have several swimwear fabrics to choose from. Each is designed for a specific type of swimmer. Generally, they use softer Lycra fabrics for leisure swimmers and more durable polyester fabrics for club swimmers.
Why? Well, the more time you spend in the pool, the more your swimwear is exposed to chlorine. Which slowly attacks the fibres of your swimwear ruining the condition and elasticity. Making your swimsuit stretch out of shape and its colour fade. Some fabrics can withstand chlorine for longer and more effectively than others.
What Are the Swimwear Fabrics Called?
Each major swimwear brand uses its own branded names for the fabrics they use. This can make it difficult for swimmers/swim parents to know what to choose. Let's take a look at how each major swim brand categorises its swimwear.
Speedo Swimwear Fabrics
The world’s most famous swimming brand manufactures swimsuits with a blend of materials. Their chlorine resistant Fabrics are called Endurance10 and Endurance+.
| Endurance10 - 80% polyamide 20% elastane. |
| Ideal for swimmers who swim less than once a week. The comfortable material is stretchy and lasts longer than standard Lycra swimwear. However, it is not suited for regular use. Providing excellent comfort with a soft, stretchable feel for leisure swimmers. |
| Endurance+ - 53% Polyester / 47% PBT Polyester. Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) |
| Perfect for swimmers who visit the pool more than once a week. The fabric offers 20 times more fade resistance than conventional swimwear fabrics and improved snag resistance. Endurance+® is a 100% chlorine resistant fabric. It is quick-drying and engineered to retain its shape. Ideal for club swimmers looking for swimwear that can last all season. |
Arena Swimwear Fabrics
Arena uses three different fabrics for its swimwear. They are called BodyLift, MaxFit and MaxLife. Aimed at leisure, active and club swimmers.
| BodyLift - 80% Nylon / 20% Elastene |
| This shaping swimwear uses sensitive fabrics. It is aimed at comfort and wearability. Controlling form giving support and shaping the body. This swimwear fabric is suitable for occasional wear and leisure swimmers. Focusing on comfort and appearance rather than endurance. |
| MaxFit – 80% Polyamide / 20% Elastene |
| MaxFit is a soft and stretchy fabric that is very comfortable. The spandex textile is resistant to chlorine and will outlast standard swimsuits. Plus, retain its colour and shape even after repeated use. MaxFit is suited to regular swimmers visiting the pool 1-2 times a week. |
| MaxLife – 100% Polyester |
| The ultimate textile for intensive swimmers. It has powerful resistance to chlorine and the sun. As well as shape-retaining properties and colour fade resistance. The swimwear fabric is also fast drying making it an excellent choice for swimming training. Perfect for swimmers in the pool 3 or more times per week. |
Funkita and Funky Trunks Swimwear Fabric
Funkita and Funky Trunks swimwear is all made with the same fabric. This makes it extremely easy for new swimmers and swim parents. Plus, this high-quality fabric performs incredibly well. Funkita and Funky Trunks fabrics are C-Infinity and ECO C-infinity (made from recycled plastic bottles).
| C-Infinity – 100% Polyester |
| Funkita and Funky Trunks swimsuit textile polyester fabric is a superior quality Italian polyester with no elastane. It generates high-definition colour results after printing, has exceptional chlorine resistance, excellent elasticity to maintain its shape and offer firm compression, has a soft handle and is quick-drying and highly breathable. Ideal for frequent pool use and performance-based swimming. You can swim with this fabric every day and it will still last a long time. |
| ECO-C-Infinity – 100% Polyester |
| This Eco version of the same textile fabric retains all the same qualities. The only difference is it has been spun from recycled plastic bottles. Perfect for Eco-friendly swimmers who swim 1-7 times per week. |
TYR Swimwear Fabrics
TYR swimsuits are manufactured with three fabrics. Durafast Lite, Durafast One and Durafast Elite. They have tested them to a high level to provide you with an estimated lifespan. Helping you to understand how long your swimsuit will last you.
| Durafast Lite – 88% Polyester / 12% Spandex |
| This textile is very light and flexible for a comfortable fit. The large percentage of polyester gives it good resistance to chlorine. With UPF 50+ sun protection as well. TYR state that this fabric has 200+ hours of performance. Making it ideal for 1-2 uses per week. This comfortable and practical fabric is perfect for regular swimmers. |
| Durafast One – 100% Polyester |
| The Durafast One is very resistant to chlorine and colour fade. With TYR claiming this textile can last for 300+ hours of performance. So, it is ideal for active swimmers and club swimmers who train regularly. Being 100% polyester construction, it does compress, and it is a tight fit. Also, UPF 50+ technology allows you to swim outdoors. |
| Durafast Elite – 94% Polyester / 6% Spandex |
| This Elite range is very similar to the Durafast One, with a small percentage of spandex and antimicrobial lining. Again, TYR gives this fabric 300+ hours of performance time in the swimming pool. The lining helps prevent bacteria growth and any buildup for odour. Making it an excellent choice for active club swimmers training lots of hours a week. |
Choosing Swimwear that Fits Your Swimming Schedule
| Leisure Swimmers who visit the pool once a week should consider - Arena Body Lift swimming costumes and Speedo Endurance10 swimsuits. |
| Regular Active Swimmers who hit the pool twice a week should consider - Arena MaxFit swimwear and TYR Durafast Lite swimsuits. |
| Advanced/Club Swimmers training 3 or more sessions a week should consider - Arena MaxLife swimwear, Funkita/Funky Trunks C-Infinity swimsuits, Speedo Endurance+ swimming costumes and TYR Durafast one & TYR Durafast Elite swimwear. These suits have the highest levels of chlorine resistance and will last a lot longer than the alternatives. |
Do You Want More In-Depth Knowledge of the Fabrics?
See the manufacturers fabric descriptions for more detail.
Speedo How To Find The Right Swimsuit
TYR.com (Browse swimwear and use the Fabric filter to select your preferred type and check on a product for fabric information)
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