What are the best swimsuit fabrics for 2022?

All you need to know about swimwear fabrics

The best swimsuit fabric is a hot topic of discussion in the fashion world. But the truth is, there really aren't many choices. Swimwear fabrics usually have to be quick drying, colorfast and have some stretch to them. Let's discuss some of the different options for swim fabrics and their various properties. After this choosing the right swimsuit material for your needs will be easy!

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Most swimsuit fabrics are designed to stretch to fit all those gorgeous curves and allow for comfortable and safe swimming. The fabric also needs to be able to hold its shape when wet and to dry easily and quickly. For this reason, almost every swimsuit fabric contains elastane.

Spandex is a synthetic fiber with elasticity that revolutionized the fashion industry when it was developed in the 1960s. Spandex is the generic name for Lycra or spandex. Lycra, spandex and elastane are all basically the same, so don't get hung up on brands.

Spandex is blended with other synthetic fibers to provide comfortable stretch. Blends vary by manufacturer and desired fabric quality, but are typically made from about 10-20% elastane and 80-90% other fibers.

Please keep in mind that while we discuss swimwear fabrics from a designer's and manufacturer's perspective, you may have a different perspective on issues such as cost and prints if you purchase DIY swimwear fabrics.