solascriptura Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm looking for a longer lasting swimsuit for my dd. she swims at least 2 times a week and her suits get stretched out pretty quickly. I know that this is inevitable with the chlorine and constant washing, but I'm hoping to fine one that lasts a bit longer. I've been getting her lands end brand suits. Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 First of all, don't wash them. My girls swim competitively, and their suits might get thrown in the wash once or twice a year. Rinse in cold water, and hang them up. Go to swim outlet dot com and get her some competition suits. They cost a bit more, but they last. Dolphin Uglies have held up well for practice too, and you can usually find some good deals on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamolina Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My daughter had a Lands End suit this year that held up worse than her one from Target. It faded and the material actually shredded away from the lining. So, I would also be interested to hear more recommendations. Although we swim nearly every day in the summer so I am not sure any suit can hold up to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeteranMom Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I second the Dolfin Uglies suggestion. They are such nice suits and are a reasonable price. My daughter loves the patterns and colors, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 My daughter had a Lands End suit this year that held up worse than her one from Target. It faded and the material actually shredded away from the lining. So, I would also be interested to hear more recommendations. Although we swim nearly every day in the summer so I am not sure any suit can hold up to that! I agree! My other kids Old Navy suits have faded, but the stretch is still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Honestly, I don't know if there is much you can do unless you get a chlorine-resistant suit. My daughters swam and dove competitively and their suits -- good quality ones -- would only last a year. If you can get into the habit of rinsing them in cold water after swimming, they might last a little longer. I have a chlorine resistant one myself, and it has lasted quite awhile but then I'm not in the pool very often. I got it on Zappos.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I swim a lot and wear Speedo suits with their Endurance fabric (from swimoutlet.com). It's some super-strong material that holds up like iron. The lining disintegrates right on schedule, but the suits themselves just keep on going. The fabric feels a bit rough and the suits are much more expensive than standard suits. but they last so much longer, I think they're well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 The specific material that holds up is chloroban OR polyester. You can find them for a good price by searching clearance at online sites like metroswimshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I buy chlorine resistant bathing suits at swim outlet.com. I swim several times a week, wash them monthly and they last about 5-6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My daughter had a Lands End suit this year that held up worse than her one from Target. It faded and the material actually shredded away from the lining. So, I would also be interested to hear more recommendations. Although we swim nearly every day in the summer so I am not sure any suit can hold up to that! They will refund you if you call them. They guarantee everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Yes, go to swimoutlet.com and get a poly or Endurance type suit. You don't wash swimsuits, just rinse them. Dolphin Uglies are great, but they don't have wide straps, so if your dd is picky about that you will need an Endurance suit (made by Speedo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My daughter also wears polyester suits from Speedo or a couple of other companies. She wears them in the shower after swimming in them, and that seems to do the trick. She swims nine times a week for two or more hours at a time, rotating two or three suits, and they easily last a year. And when I say "two hours," that is two hours all in the water, not hopping in and out as you would swimming recreationally. We have not had 100% success with Dolfin--stay away from their reversible suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 They will refund you if you call them. They guarantee everything.You can also return in store to Sears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My daughter had a Lands End suit this year that held up worse than her one from Target. It faded and the material actually shredded away from the lining. So, I would also be interested to hear more recommendations. Although we swim nearly every day in the summer so I am not sure any suit can hold up to that! Our Lands End suits did, too! I was just showing DH how the back was nearly sheer from stretching out. We, however, have only went swimming about 20x this summer, so I was ticked when I realized that they were garbage. Ours from Walmart lasted longer last year (lasted 2 summers before giving out like this.) I'm definitely sending someone at LE an email. By any chance, was your swimsuit a clearance item? Ours were...and it makes me wonder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songsparrow Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My daughter's competition suit for swim team was a Speedo Mighty Python - it was made from "Xtra Life Lycra® Fiber" and the description says it "is engineered to have 5-10 times more durability than ordinary spandex fabrics. . . . provides resistance to suntan lotions and skin oils and chlorine better than conventional fabrics. . . . helps resist sagging and bagging, keeping swimwear fitting like new longer." I can attest that it has held up beautifully - she wore it for both practices (3-4x/wk at 1-2 hours swimming per practice) and competitions; after several months of wear (when she outgrew it) it still looked like new. The fabric is *much* thicker and less stretchy than other swimsuit materials. The good-quality competition suits can be expensive - this particular swimsuit is normally around $80 but it has been discontinued so remaining sizes can be found at deep discounts. So, I'd recommend that you go to a local swim shop and look at the suits used by swim teams (or there are several shops online - I linked to one). If you can find a suit in the Speedo Xtra Life Lycra fabric, I would highly recommend it. Also, I only wash her swimsuit occasionally. After every practice I rinse it in cold water and hang it to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My favorite are LL Bean suits, but I also like Speedo. They always get rinsed right after swimming, but I do wash them frequently. I didn't realize they didn't need to be washed every time they were worn. Good to know! We don't swim competitively, but we do swim a lot in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindrops Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I second the endurance fabric suits from Speedo. I'm a long-time competitive swimmer, and swim 5 days a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Cheap suits last really well if you do a quick cold-water and hand-soap wash/rinse after each use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks for all the tips! I'll go searching online tonight. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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