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Sports bikinis

For anyone using their bikini for a more intense fitness activity, you'll quickly notice that the swimsuit can wear out.  The cost of buying swimsuits repeatedly can stack up to monstrous fees, so making sure you choose the right materials for the sport you're looking for is important.  Different materials react differently to different types of water, so learning both about where you're swimming and what you're swimming in can be important.

Most swimsuits are made of a combination of materials, including nylon, polyester, spandex, P.B.T., and so forth.  We'll go into the advantages and disadvantages of each of these materials.

Nylon and spandex are the most common material for swimwear, but they are often not the best for sports bikinis.  While they are more affordable, they are also less durable when it comes to consistent activity.  Nylon also has trouble with water solutions that include bromine as a cleaning agent.  Nylon tends to be better as lining than as the main material.

Polyester is a durable material but usually doesn't make for a good suit on its own, since it requires some of the added durability or pliability of other materials.  When combined with spandex or P.B.T. you end up with durable sports bikinis that (admittedly) cost more than the competitors.

Spandex is not advised as a major portion of your swimwear, and Lycra should generally be avoided.

Looking at reviews for specific sports bikinis isn't a bad idea either, since you will often be able to trust the opinions of those who have tried and failed to wear them out.  The high end items from companies like Tyr and Speedo usually come back with glowing reviews.