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Swimwear thru the ages!!

15 Sep '06
1 min read

Competitive swimwear manufacturers are persistently searching for new ways to develop an improved speedy swimwear.

The way swimwear has evolved from cotton and wool fabrics to nylon and Lycra is extremely remarkable.

Experts consider the Lycra as a major milestone in 1973 as many athletes feel much comfortable in this fabric and prefer to train in it.

Several variations and innovations like the development of advanced Woven microfibers in 1980s, prove the dedication of researchers in this field.

Polyester and polyurethane designs in the 1990s are the results of enormous technological growth.

Swimwear designers started using coarse outer-layer for the costume that allows smooth cut through the water surface.

Latest invention is inspired by sharks where the suit has V-stripes that resembling a sailing boat.

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