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A Guide to Selecting Swimsuit Fabrics and Water-based dyes

A Guide to Selecting Swimsuit Fabrics and Water-based dyes

Swimsuits are primarily used in water-related activities, such as swimming, diving, surfing, and water aerobics. They are designed to provide comfort, support, and freedom of movement while in the water. Swimsuits are also popular for sunbathing and beach activities, as they allow for easy movement on sand and in and out of the water.

One of the main challenges that swimsuits face is the constant exposure to chlorine, saltwater, and sun. These elements can cause fading, stretching, and deterioration of the fabric and colors over time. Swimsuits also need to be durable enough to withstand the rigors of active water sports and activities, such as surfing or diving. Additionally, swimsuits need to fit well and provide adequate support to ensure comfort and prevent wardrobe malfunctions while in the water.

Keep tight, do not fall off, prevent penetration and friction, etc. In addition, the material must be able to resist water erosion and damage, and maintain good air permeability and fast drying. In competitive situations, swimsuits are designed with a greater emphasis on performance and speed to maximize an athlete's swimming speed and hydrodynamics.

What are the suitable fabrics for swimsuits?

Due to the challenges that swimsuits face, the characteristics of custom swimwears are usually excellent water resistance and quick-drying, to keep dry and comfortable while swimming and dry quickly after swimming; excellent elasticity, providing enough stretch and flexibility when swimming; swimsuits need to have good chlorine resistance due to the presence of chloride in the pool to prevent corrosion by chlorine water; when swimming outdoors, the swimsuit needs to have good anti-ultraviolet performance to protect the skin from damage.

Generally, there are these fabrics:

Polyester swimsuit fabric is commonly used for training and competitions due to its durability and quick-drying properties, and is not easily affected by chlorinated water and sunlight. The disadvantage is that it may not be breathable.

PVC swimsuit fabric has waterproof and shock-resistant properties, and is well-ventilated, but is not suitable for long-term exposure to sunlight as it will degrade.

Nylon swimsuit fabric is soft, breathable, has good elasticity and anti-ultraviolet properties, and is not easily affected by chlorinated water and sunlight. However, it is slightly thinner than polyester and is prone to friction and wear.

Polyurethane swimsuit fabric has excellent elasticity and breathability, but is more susceptible to the effects of chlorinated water and sunlight.

These fabrics have good antioxidant, anti-ultraviolet, waterproof and quick-drying properties, suitable for swimming, surfing, diving and other water sports.

What are water-based dyes?

Pigments are dispersed in water to form a suspension system, rather than being dispersed in organic solvents. Common water-based dyes include reactive dyes, acid dyes, and direct dyes. When applied to swimsuit fabrics, these dyes have the characteristics of bright colors, uniform dyeing, good dyeing effect, and not easy to fade. In addition, water-based dyes have less impact on human beings and the environment, and meet environmental protection requirements. The following are commonly used water-based dyes:

Disperse dyes: This is a water-based dye that can be used to dye polyester fibers and has good color fastness.

Acid dyes: This dye has excellent light fastness and sweat resistance and is suitable for various types of fibers, such as polyester, nylon, and polyurethane.

Primary color dyes: This is a water-based dye that can be used on various types of fibers, such as polyester, nylon, and chloroprene. This dye has high color saturation and good color fastness.

Acrylic acid dyes: This dye has a wide range of uses and can be used on fibers such as polyester, nylon, and cotton. It has bright colors and good color fastness.

What should be considered when using fabrics and dyes?

Some water-based dyes are incompatible with fabrics, which may cause uneven colors or poor dyeing effects. Therefore, it is necessary to choose compatible dyes and fabrics. Swimsuits for different purposes require different fabrics and dyes. For example, competitive swimwear usually requires lightweight, durable fabrics and bright colors, while swimming coaches and recreational swimmers may prefer soft, comfortable fabrics and soft colors.

[spandexcollection-blog]

ANNE WILLI (Silver/Black)) Code : SSQN943 Content : 90% polyester , 10% spandex Care Instruction : Hand Wash, Line Dry Stretch Direction : 2 way

Order Now : http://www.spandexcollection.com/product/details/5351/anne-willi-silverblack.html

[flukyfabrics-blog]

(via Flying Japanese Cranes and Flowers Swimsuit Poly Spandex Fabric | #FlukyFabrics)

Flying japanese cranes and flowers over a blue background 4-way stretch light to med weight opaque poly spandex.

4-way stretch with a nice drape.

It can be used for swimwear, dancewear, activewear and more.

Light to med weight

Opaque/non-sheer

80% Polyester, 20% Spandex

60″ wide

Orders of 2+ yards will be sent as a continuous cut.

Please note that actual colors may vary from picture due to monitor/computer settings.

Also available on etsy

[paisleypat]

“Feather Palm Leaves” printed textile design by Patrick Moriarty. Both colour versions are available from Spoonflower. Just search for paisleypower. Here the design is printed on lightweight cotton twill. Cushions will be on display at the Beecroft Art Gallery this week. #beecroft #twill #palmleaves #tropicals #feathered #spoonflower #spoonflowerfabrics #paisleypower #tropicalia #swimwearfabrics #beachart #tropicalart #equatorial #lushlife #tropic (at Southend-on-Sea) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxzAsHEnIb4/?igshid=1wbe3ezcgeseh

[wclingerie]

💎Italmare Swimwear Collection💎 💎Floral Triangle Bra Bikini Set (XS-XL)💎Two pieces swimsuit with soft triangle cups bra and panties with ties. Cup duplicated triangular foam with removable liners. 85% Polyamide, 15% Elastin. Brand: VIPA 👙@wc_lingerie 🍒 Model: @missnyz 👩 Hair & MUA : @missievillamor & Nataliya Negrienko💄 Accessories & styling: Nataliya Negrienko👒 Photography: @deepgolder @fotensity 🎥 Horses Provided by: @unique_carriage_hire 🐴 👙High-quality💎French Lingerie and Swimwear👙Made in EUR🇪🇺Available for wholesale and retail. 📩PM For more information 📬 🍒Wild Cherry Lingerie🍒 🏘Based in Melbourne, Australia🇦🇺 We ship📦throughout the world🌏 Explore🤳with us your sexy side💋 Web💻 www.wildcherrylingerie.com WA📱 +61498131265 Email📧 sales@wildcherrylingerie.com #swimweardontcare #swimweardorsell #swimweardollz #swimweardeluxeshow #swimweare #swimwearedition #swimweareditorial #swimwearencouraged #swimwearfashion #swimwearfashionweek #swimwearfashionshow #swimwearforsale #swimwearfreeongkir #swimwearfromuk #swimwearfun #swimwearforwomen #swimwearfabrics #swimwearfactory #swimwearforless #swimwearforall #swimwearforsurf #swimwearfetish #swimwearforeverybody #swimwearforgirls #swimwearforyou1 #swimweargalore #swimweargoals #swimweargirl #swimwearguide #swimwearholic (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)

[costurasecret-blog]

🇬🇧First bikini of the season! I love it ❤️. Pattern from the amazing @evielaluvediy . I'll try other less shiny fabrics to make it 😁. By the way, would you like swimwear kits on my Etsy shop? Let me know on the comments below, please 😉 #mimibikini #bikini ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🇪🇸Primer bikini de la temporada. Patrón de @evielaluvediy . Utilizaré un tejido menos brillante la próxima vez 😁. Por cierto, ¿estaríais interesadas en adquirir kits con todo lo necesario para coser vuestros bikinis? Los subiría en breve en mi tienda de Etsy @costurasecretshop ! Dejadme vuestro comentario para que lo valore y, de paso, os invito a ver mis kits de sujetador en la tienda 😘. Pásate por @costurasecretshop para pinchar al enlace a la tienda. #costura #costurando #costurasecret #swimwear #ropadebaño #isew #sewcialists #sewersofinstagram #sewingblogger #sewingyoutuber #makersgonnamake #seamstress #nähen #swimwearfabrics #isew

[patternemporium-blog1]

❤️Swimwear fabric is an awesome option for the Spellbound Dress. This fabulous one was made by Mel from @maidintheshade in fabric from @theremnantwarehouse ❤️Pattern out Monday ❤️https://patternemporium.com/collections/ladies-patterns #patternemporium #sewing #stretchsewing #swimwearfabrics #sewingforme #handmade #handmadelove #pattern #spandex

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SS21 SWIMWEAR FABRICS TRENDS BY PV PARIS 🩱 👙 ▪️Bi-stretch solidity: Knits for water sports need to be compact and strong, with higher and higher percentages of stretch. Demand is driven by two factors: resistance to the elements and perfect hold for more intense sports. ▪️Rippled surfaces: For women’s swimwear, selections single out raised fantasies. For leisure rather than active sport purposes, buyers like lively textures, knits with creponnings and shirring effects. ▪️Graphic neatness: While printed fantasies are making overall gains in the sports universe, it’s in swimwear where they are most in demand. Most often, exclusive designs are requested, with a search for sharp contrasts in stripes and graphic geometries forming a common denominator. #rensourcing #kumaş #tekstil #tekstilegitimi #danışmanlık #danışman #moda #eğitim #tekstiltasarım #tekstiltasarımı #modatasarım #modatasarımı #modatasarımcısı #tekstiltasarım #tasarım #tasarımcı #fabric #textileconsultant #textileconsultancy #textileconsulting #textileconsultation #fashionconsultant #fashionconsulting #fashionconsultation #fashionconsultancy #premierevisionparis #premierevision #ss21 #swimwearfabrics (Ren Sourcing - Sibel Ege) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_oq8G5gxVI/?igshid=1s2uul3c33ubr

[patterntalent]

Here is my entry for the @spoonflower most recent design competition held in collaboration with @redpaddleco 🏄🏽‍♀️ Flotation Madness by pattern_talent 🙃 I have revamped my Water Park Design created during my Textile Design program at Umass Dartmouth reducing it to 4 colors and simplifying the detail. The original croqui was built in collage technique using tiny laser cut swimmers and life preservers plus lots of ripped scrapbooking paper 🤩 Ahh, sweet college days 👩🏻‍🎓 The collection was based on modern world problems and this particular design was inspired by overpopulation 💁🏻‍♀️🤷🏻I remember coming to my current job interview 4 years ago, showing my portfolio and talking about all the conceptual work we do, totally sure all design jobs are like this and we are on the same page 🤣 And one of the managers was like "School is so fun..." I smelled a note of dissonance here and was sure I didn't get the job, but I actually did 😄 Judging by the way voting is going, the design is still a little too conceptual 🙃 But it's very dear to me, my professor made a skirt out of this fabric and another yard was on display at the local museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts at some point. Good memories 🥰 . . . . . . . . . . #spoonflower #spoonflowerfabric #beachdesign #spoonflowerdesigner #surfboard #paddleboard #spoonflowerdesign #spoonflowerfabrics #spoonflowermakers #spoonflowerartist #spoonflowerwallpaper #patterntalent #patterntalent_art #swimfabric #swimwearfabric #waterpark #artwork #surfacepatterndesign #buyfabric #buywallpaper #cutewallpaper #beachwallpaper #spoonflowerwallpaper https://www.instagram.com/p/CPyucVsHJqk/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bramakerssupply]

Can't decide on what colour swimsuit you want to make? Well we now have a sample pack of our new Eurojersey Polyester Swimwear Fabric! There are 20 colours to choose from so this is a perfect way to see them up close and personal. Link in the bio 👙 #swim #swimwear #swimwearfabric #bathingsuit #sewing #diy #summer #summercolours #beach #beachweather #bra #bramakers #bramakerssupply #hamont #ottawastreetshops http://ift.tt/2rNPGBO

[flukyfabrics-blog]

(via Abstract Green and Black Dragon Skin Print Poly Spandex Fabric for Cosplay and Apparel Items | #FlukyFabrics)

Green and black abstract dragon skin print 4-way stretch light to med weight opaque poly spandex fabric for cosplay and apparel items.

Fabric is medium quality but the colors are rich with a subtle shine and nice stretch.

4 way stretch with a nice drape.

It can be used for lined swimwear, dance wear, active wear dresses, tops, cosplay sets and more.

Light to med weight

Opaque/non sheer

95% Poly, 5% Spandex

60″ wide.

Orders of 2+ yards will be sent as a continuous cut.

Please note that actual colors may vary from picture due to monitor/computer settings.

Also available on etsy.

[flukyfabrics-blog]

(via Swimming Turtles and Fish Print Swimsuit Nylon Spandex Fabric | #FlukyFabrics)

Swimming turtles and green fish print 4-way stretch light to med weight opaque nylon spandex fabric.

4-way stretch nylon spandex fabric.

It can be used for swimwear, dancewear, activewear, tops, dresses and more.

Light to med weight

Opaque/non-sheer

Nylon/Spandex

60″ wide.

Orders of 2+ yards will be sent as a continuous cut.

Please note that actual colors may vary from picture due to monitor/computer settings.

Also available on etsy.

[flukyfabrics-blog]

(via Shades of Blue Ghostly Flowers Lightweight Nylon Spandex Fabric | #FlukyFabrics)

Shades of blue ghostly flowers lightweight 4-way stretch opaque nylon spandex fabric.

Navy background and light blue flowers with black accents.

4-way stretch nylon spandex fabric.

It can be used for lined swimwear, dancewear, activewear and more.

Light weight

Opaque/non-sheer

Nylon/Spandex

60″ wide.

Orders of 2+ yards will be sent as a continuous cut.

Please note that actual colors may vary from picture due to monitor/computer settings.

Also available on etsy.

[flukyfabrics-blog]

(via Tie Dye Flamingos, Pineapples and Tropical Foliage Nylon Spandex Fabric | #FlukyFabrics)

Tie dye white and pink flamingos with yellow pineapples and tropical foliage print 4-way stretch light to med weight opaque nylon spandex fabric.

4-way stretch nylon spandex fabric.

It can be used for swimwear, dancewear, activewear and more.

Light to med weight

Opaque/non-sheer

Nylon Spandex

60″ wide

Price is per yard.

Orders of 2+ yards will be sent as a continuous cut.

Please note that actual colors may vary from picture due to monitor/computer settings.

Also available on etsy

[flukyfabrics-blog]

(via Tropical Leaves Print on Hot Pink Swimsuit Nylon Spandex Fabric | #FlukyFabrics)

Green and white leaves over a hot pink background 4-way stretch light to med weight opaque nylon spandex fabric.

4-way stretch nylon spandex fabric.

It can be used for swimwear, dancewear, activewear, tops, dresses and more.

Light to med weight

Opaque/non-sheer

80% Nylon, 20% Spandex

60″ wide.

Price is per yard.

Orders of 2+ yards will be sent as a continuous cut.

Please note that actual colors may vary from picture due to monitor/computer settings.

Also available on etsy

[flukyfabrics-blog]

(via Iridescent Mystique Suncatcher Style Metallic 4 Way Stretch Spandex Swimsuit Bikini Swimwear Fabric | #FlukyFabrics)

Iridescent shiny suncatcher style 4-way stretch, light to med weight opaque nylon spandex fabric with a metallic like finish.

Fabric reflects different colors when it moves.

4-way stretch

It can be used for swimwear, dancewear, activewear and more.

Light to med weight

Opaque/non-sheer

80% Polyester, 20% Spandex,

60″ wide

Orders of 2+ yards will be sent as a continuous cut.

Please note that actual colors may vary from picture due to monitor/computer settings.

Also available on etsy