Fabric Swatches :

Below are the groupings of our swim wear fabrics. Swimwear fabrics generally contain nylon and lycra. There are two basic types of swimsuit fabrics, Tricot nylon/lycra and Raschelle nylon/lycra. Tricot fabrics are a better quality with true four way stretch. We also stock some unique and exotic fabrics. Please review the list below.

• Tan Thru, The perfect tan starts with the perfect SKINZ tan thru bathing suit.
• Binding, narrow nylon lycra, used to trim swimsuits.
• Clearcoat nylon lycra, clear dots fused over a fabrics, durable and very shiny.
• Cotton lycra, normally 90% cotton and 10% lycra. Soft and sweat absorbent, great for the gym or street.
• Holographic nylon lycra, Multi colors with reflected highlights appear 3 dimensional. Must be seen to be believed. Clear dots fused over the fabric make it durable and very shiny.
• Metallic nylon lycra, Metallic highlights or metallic treatment over nylon/lycra. Must be seen to be believed. Less durable but very shiny.
• Printed nylon lycra, Normally 80% nylon and 20% lycra. Printed nylon/lycra.
• Sheer nylon lycra, Can be : thin, but not cheap, nylon lycra, stretch mesh nylon/lycra, printed stretch mesh nylon/lycra or lace nylon/lycra. We make lots of special order see thru swimsuits. We stock some sheer bikinis.
• Solid Color nylon lycra, Normally 80% nylon and 20% lycra. Solid color nylon/lycra.
• Stretch Vinyl nylon lycra, Tricot nylon lycra with a PU coating. Glossy. Less stretchy. Great for club wear.
• Rubber nylon lycra, Feels like rubber but it is Tricot nylon lycra with a powder coating. Glossy. Less stretchy. Great for club wear.
• Wet Look nylon lycra, nylon lycra that has been brushed (sanded) then put thru a heat treatment. Shiny. Less stretchy. Also know as Cire' nylon/lycra.