Swimwear

Swimwear fabric must not only showcase vibrant, eye-catching designs, perfect for bikinis, boardshorts, and both casual and competitive swimsuits, but also protect garments from the damaging effects of salt water, chlorine, UV exposure, and frequent washing.

What Are the Key Features of Swimwear Fabrics?

• Chlorine Resistance: Quality swimwear fabrics withstand chlorine exposure, helping garments maintain their shape and color even after repeated use in pools.
• UV Protection: Many beachwear and swimwear fabrics feature UV protection to help shield skin from harmful sun rays.
• Quick-Drying: Quick-dry properties reduce the discomfort of prolonged wetness.
• Stretch and Recovery: Swimwear fabrics must be highly stretchable with excellent recovery, allowing a snug, flexible fit that moves with the body.

What Materials Are Best for Swimwear?
Most casual and competitive swimsuits are made from polyester or nylon blended with spandex (also known as elastane). Polyester offers durability and superior shape retention, while nylon provides a soft hand feel and is ideal for digital direct or wet printing in vibrant colors. Spandex adds elasticity, ensuring a comfortable, supportive fit.

More brands are now turning to recycled nylon and polyester for sustainable swimwear design. Common fabric types include tricot, textured fabrics, and jersey, while foils and stretch mesh are often used in fashion-forward swimwear for their distinctive textures and shine.

Why Choose Pine Crest Fabrics’ Swimwear Fabrics?
Pine Crest Fabrics offers a wide selection of wholesale swimwear fabrics in both solid and printed styles. Our range includes nylon-spandex and polyester-spandex blends, such as Kira Matte Tricot and Textured Stretch Gingham, as well as eco-friendly options like Palm Rec, Cloud Rec, Orion Recycled Shiny Tricot, and the innovative FishTale Recycled Matte Tricot, made from 100% recycled materials (recycled nylon and recycled spandex).

For boardshort designs, our customers often choose Shark, Flow Boardshort, and Tide Stretch Woven, also available in recycled variations.

Most of our swimwear fabrics are printable, including custom designs. Explore our extensive digital print libraries to find your perfect match, or create your own custom fabric printing.

Contact us to learn more or request sample yardage.