Swimwear Fabrics
Bohn Swimwear
and Darwin Fabric
Bohn Swimwear is produced in a material called Darwin, manufactured by Carvico. It was carefully chosen by Sarah Bohn, UK Swim Store's Founder, as the ideal fabric for her swimwear separates range because of its strength and versatility. Darwin is comprised of 53% polyester and 47% polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). The omission of elastane from the composition and the use of PBT is what gives Darwin its Chlorine proof ability. The fabric composition is the similar to that of the Maru Pacer fabric.
Darwin is not only Chlorine proof, but has attained a rating of (UPF 50+) which gives total protection against UV rays. This certification is renewed yearly by Carvico by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency.
The composition of Darwin fabric also gives swimmers the additional benefit of breathability and has a fast-drying capacity. Its elasticity ensures the most perfect fit, essential for feeling comfortable in and out of the water.
The level of durability of Darwin fabric is such that it is suitable for more extreme watersports as well as for swimming - thus, the Bohn Swimwear range is the ideal choice for surfing, kayaking, wakeboarding, etc.
Maru Swimwear
Fabrics
Maru Pacer fabric from Maru is comprised of 53% polyester and 47% polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). The absence of Elastane makes the fabric Chlorine Resistant, giving it exceptional durability. The fabric is fast drying and offers total UV Protection. See all the Maru Pacer Swimsuits.
Maru Lycra® (Elastane) fabric has remarkable stretch and recovery properties. Lycra® fibre can be stretched up to seven times its initial length and still spring back completely once tension is released. Using Lycra® fibre in Maru swimwear ensures perfect fit and freedom of movement in the water. Lycra® is a trademark of INVISTA.
Fabric with lycra® offers:
- Excellent shape retention
- Complete freedom of Movement
- Ideal for all water sports
Speedo
Swimwear Fabrics
Speedo Endurance+ is a ChlorineRresistant fabric exclusive to Speedo.
Endurance+ claims to be:
- 20 times more fade resistance than conventional elastane swimwear with improved snag resistance
- 100% Chlorine resistant, with no degradation
- Quick drying, with lower levels of moisture absorption, drying faster after swimming
The composition is 50% polyester, 50% polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). See all the Speedo Endurance+ Swimsuits.
Speedo Sculpture fabric is the fundamental element for Speedo's female body shaping and support swimwear collection. Designed by women for women, creating swimwear that gives shape and support for ultimate confidence in or out the water. Soft and luxurious, it works like magic, smoothing, supporting and sculpting the body.
Exclusive to Speedo this fabric holds its shape and colour and has improved resistance to chlorine (compared to standard Elastane fabrics). Composition is 80% nylon and 20% elastane. See all the Speedo Suclpture swimsuits.