For the practice of swimming in the pool, it is best to leave out the type swimsuits shorts. A slip or a bath boxer is ideal for swimming with greater ease. How to choose a quality model? What are the criteria that must be taken into account?

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The qualities of a swimsuit

First rule to go swimming: a swimsuit must be well suited.

It must meet several conditions:

  • To allow full freedom of movement. The thighs should be clear enough to move the legs without difficulty.
  • Being resistant to chlorine, otherwise within 3 to 4 months have to buy another.
  • Being resistant to friction. It is normal to sit on the edge of the pool, and is usually normal part of the buttocks can be damaged.

Boxers or Briefs

In the pool, is often prohibited to carry a swimsuit fabric length. It is best to use a slip bath or a boxer, which covers a little more. If you do not know what is your height, or if you change brand you must prove you the model before you buy. It should fit snugly to the skin, but without compressing. You should feel good about it, but not tight. Raise the knee perpendicular to the waist, and then open your leg over the side to ensure that the boxer briefs or you do not rub too crotch level.


By contrast, a swimsuit use not too big, that does not conform to the skin. You should also try to hold the swimsuit string at the waist, and found to be safe, but do not be too tight without crashing.

Resistance to chlorine

If you buy a swimsuit for you to go once a week to the pool, it is useless to you buy some for a competing product (necessarily more expensive). If, however, if you go to the pool 2 or 3 times a week, you should choose one that is more resistant to chlorine.


Some models are made ​​of polyamide and elastin. These materials are more resistant to chlorine in swimming pools. Brands such as Speedo and Arena prioritize polybutylene and polyester to manufacture their products. They have an added resistance to the materials used by other brands.

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