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 2009-08-18 2:18 PM |
Extreme Veteran  443   Manitoba, Canada |  Subject: disintegrating swimsuitsDiscovered this morning that I was once again swimming in a suit with an entirely see-through back! I felt like I was always replacing my swim suits, so I decided to track mine this time, and it has lasted almost 4 months, approx 34 hrs of pool swimming. Is that the best I can expect? How long does your swimsuit last? This one was a TYR (78% polyamide & 22% spandex) and I also use Speedos, but don't think they last any longer. I always rinse it off afterwards (warm water in the shower .. would cold water really make a difference?) and hang it to dry. Any suggestions on other brands or material blends - or am I just being unrealistic to expect a swimsuit to last longer? |
| 2009-08-18 2:20 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Pro 5169 Burbs | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits I bought a "speedo endurance" suit - they are supposed to hold up better eta: make sure you rinse out your suits well after you swim in chlorine ! Edited by trishie 2009-08-18 2:20 PM |
| 2009-08-18 2:20 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits No spandex/lycra. Use 100% polyester. Lasts for years. http://www.swimoutlet.com/Women_s_Polyester_Swimsuits_s/486.htm |
| 2009-08-18 2:23 PM in reply to: #2356283 |
Pro 5169 Burbs | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits JohnnyKay - 2009-08-18 3:20 PM No spandex/lycra. Use 100% polyester. Lasts for years. http://www.swimoutlet.com/Women_s_Polyester_Swimsuits_s/486.htm ha, my speedo is on that page --- the pink flowered one |
| 2009-08-18 2:27 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Veteran 126 | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits Polyester suits hold up better. You can get a cute Dolfin Uglies suit from swimoutlet.com for $30. I've heard good things about them and had mine for a month - so far so good. |
| 2009-08-18 2:28 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Veteran 126 | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits This is the one I have: http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/13142.htm |
| 2009-08-18 2:30 PM in reply to: #2356283 |
Lethbridge, Alberta Bronze member | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits JohnnyKay - 2009-08-18 1:20 PM No spandex/lycra. Use 100% polyester. Lasts for years. http://www.swimoutlet.com/Women_s_Polyester_Swimsuits_s/486.htm X2 on the polyester suits. I quickly went through a couple suits at first until I started using poly suits and they seem to go forever. They do eventually get thinner though, so you should still check now and then. |
| 2009-08-18 2:31 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Extreme Veteran 443 Manitoba, Canada | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits Thanks for the info & links - I"ll replace this one with a pure polyester swimsuit. lol guess I had better get a colour I like it if it's going to be around for years! |
| 2009-08-18 2:31 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Champion 5376 PA | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits Laerka - 2009-08-18 3:18 PM Discovered this morning that I was once again swimming in a suit with an entirely see-through back! I think the bigger question is, why can't I have hotties with see-through bathing suits, swim at my pool. LOL |
| 2009-08-18 2:32 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits I bought my TYR nylon/spandex about the same time I bought my Speedo Endurance (polyester). The Speedo is still like new. The TYR started disintegrating last year. |
| 2009-08-18 2:37 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Member 44 Ann Arbor | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits When I swam in HS, I would usually go through one practice suit a month. Usually we would wear at least two suits while training, with the oldest and most worn on the outside. This would insure that any see-through spots on the first suit underneath were covered and the second suit would provide extra drag during training. Our race suits were only worn for meets. |
| 2009-08-18 2:39 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Extreme Veteran 330 Addison | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits http://www.tyr.com/shop/solid-reversible-maxback-p-867-c-30_31_51.html This is the one I use now and back in my competitive swimming days. |
| 2009-08-18 4:24 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Extreme Veteran 386 West Hartford, CT | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits I got tired of buying new swimsuits every few months, so I switched to polyester. This is the one I use. Polyester and low-maintenance, if you catch my drift, ladies.  http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/11520.htm |
| 2009-08-18 4:34 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Extreme Veteran 510 Falls Church, VA | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits Do yourself a favor and don't buy a 100% polyester suit. Look at the fabric makeup and get one that's a polyester/PBT blend (50/50 60/40 etc) PBT is also a type of polyester but has much more stretch than normal polyester, though supposedly slightly less clorine resistant. Makes the suit feel much more lycra-like. Speedo endurance is 60/40 poly/PBT and are the suits I use and haven't worn one out yet. There are other brands, name and house, that also use PBT. |
| 2009-08-18 4:36 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Champion 10154 Alabama | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits Two rules jammers: 1. Buy cheap/replace often 2. Never, ever buy white jammers! (unless you are an exbibitionist) ~Mike |
| 2009-08-18 5:01 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Extreme Veteran 478 Houston, Texas | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits My Keifer poly jammers have 7 months and 148 hours usage. Still going strong. |
| 2009-08-18 7:13 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Veteran 275 | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits I am so glad I found this thread. I just had a tyr disintegrate on me after 6 months. I about died when I looked in the mirror and realized I was about to give the world a peep show! |
| 2009-08-18 7:46 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits 100% polyester. Wears forever. You will be sick of it long before it wears out. |
| 2009-08-18 11:54 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Veteran 215 | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits Wow...great to know about the polyester suits...I had no idea. I'm in the same boat with two paper thin suits and wondering if my suits were just cheap or if this is always a problem. I'm checking out the polyester. |
| 2009-08-19 7:58 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Extreme Veteran 443 Manitoba, Canada | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits Great to know there are a few options out there for suits that will last longer - will look at the polyester/PBT blends as well - thanks for all the feedback! |
| 2009-08-19 8:02 PM in reply to: #2356328 |
Champion 6503 NOVA - Ironic for an Endurance Athlete | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits Pector55 - 2009-08-18 2:31 PM Laerka - 2009-08-18 3:18 PM Discovered this morning that I was once again swimming in a suit with an entirely see-through back! I think the bigger question is, why can't I have hotties with see-through bathing suits, swim at my pool. LOL I concur. |
| 2009-08-19 10:29 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Regular 86 Memphis, TN | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits I'll Xwhatever the poly blend suits... I had my Speed Endurance Jammers for almost 2 years before I destroyed them. Keep in mind that I also swam, ran and played Ultimate Frisbee in them, so I was pretty impressed. BTW, they didn't wear out, I actually ripped them, so I can't really blame them for giving up  |
| 2009-08-19 10:56 PM in reply to: #2356274 |
Extreme Veteran 3177 | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits is it to late to say "this thread is worthless without pictures?" Poly is the way to go. my old speedo lycra jammer is about dead but my poly offname jammers from swimoutlet are still going WAY strong. |
| 2009-08-20 9:19 AM in reply to: #2359381 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits bel83 - 2009-08-19 11:56 PM is it to late to say "this thread is worthless without pictures?" It's never too late, but I'm surprised it took 'til page 2. |
| 2009-08-20 11:32 AM in reply to: #2356274 |
Veteran 268 | Subject: RE: disintegrating swimsuits My wife told me I was flashing this week, so I order new Poly suits today. Can't wait to see if I notice a difference from Lycra. |
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