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Category: Swimsuits
USA Swimming Allowable Suit Reference List
USA Swimming Rule 102.9, regarding suits allowed in USA swimming sanctioned events, went into effect on October 1st, 2009. The following is a statement by USA Swimming outlining what suits are currently allowed to be used in competition. These suits should not be considered “FINA approved” until FINA releases its own 2010 approved suit list.
USA Swimming statement released 10/5/2009:
The USA Swimming House of Delegates, consisting of 438 coach, official and athlete members, voted to implement new swimsuit requirements, beginning on October 1. While this earlier implementation date has created some challenges, it was put in place to both avoid interrupting our short course season and protect the integrity of our competitions in the summer of 2010.
The new swimsuit requirements are very specific and technical in nature, but deal primarily with silhouette and material of the suits.
FINA will be the ultimate judge of which materials will be acceptable. However, in an effort to provide clearer guidance to its membership, USA Swimming asked the major suit manufacturers, in good faith, to indicate which of their suits meet the specified criteria. The list of those suits is below.
Please note, none of these suits should be considered “FINA approved” until FINA issues its list of 2010 suits.Once FINA publishes its list, some of the suits below may no longer be acceptable.
Reference List for Allowable Swimsuits
ARENA
ARENA X-FLAT
a) Woman full body short leg open back
b) Woman Normal Suit (Classic)
c) Man Jammer
d) Man Brief
ARENA POWERSKIN
a) Woman full body short leg open
b) Woman Normal Suit (Classic)
c) Man Jammer
ARENA POWERSKIN R-EVOLUTION
a) Woman full body short leg open back
b) Man Jammer
AgonSwim.com
The following styles from Agonswim.com in the fabrics Paper, Streamline, Lycra, MaxResist, PolyRidge, Speedline, Duramax, Knit Polyester, PBT and Mesh meet the requirements.
Male styles
Brief
Brief Euro
Jammer
Splice Jammer
Training suit
Training suit euro
Female styles
Freeback
Freeback Youth
Knee Length Proback
Proback
Sprintback
ThinStraps
Thin Straps Youth
ThinStraps 1X
Thin Straps 2X
U-Back
BikiniBack Top
BikiniBack Bottom
BlueSeventy
Will provide a list when it is available
Diana
The below Diana suit models have received FINA approval
Diana Submarine 201M pants-short men
Diana Submarine 213W full-knee Women
Diana Submarine 243W full-knee women
Dolfin
All suits in the Dolfin LTF series
Finis
HydroSpeed 2 Models (nylon/lycra material):
o Female Bladeback
o Female Race John
o Male Brief
o Male Jammer
HydroSpeed Models (nylon/lycra material):
o Female Race John
o Male Brief
o Male Jammer
AquaTuff Polyester Models (polyester material):
o Female Skinback
o Female Bladeback
o Male Brief
o Male Jammer
NIKE SWIM
Will provide a list of approved suits once finalized from FINA
RocketScience Sports
Part Number Name
SW-000-FU-O FU RACER – Open Back Women’s
SW-000-FU-C FU RACER – Closed Back Women’s
SM-000-FU-H FU RRACER – Hipster Men’s
SM-000-FU-HW FU RCARER – High W Men’s
SWK-001-LIGHT rocket Light K Women’s
SW-001-LIGHT rocket Light Women’s
SM-001-LIGHT rocket Light Men’s
SW-002-ORBIT rocket ORBIT Women’s
SM-002-ORBIT rocket ORBIT Men’s
SW-003-FLIGHT rocket FLIGHT Women’s
SM-003-FLIGHT rocket FLIGHT Men’s
SMB-002 rocket BREIF Men’s
TYR
Fusion Racer (Style#RFUS6) 2006 Male
Fusion Jammer (Style#SFUS6) 2006 Male
Fusion Aeroback (Style#AFUS6) 2006 Female
Fusion Aeroback Short John (Style#ASFU6) 2006 Female
Tracer Light Racer (Style#TLRA6) 2007 Male
Tracer Light Jammer (Style#TLJA6) 2007 Male
Tracer Light Aeroback (Style#TLAB6) 2007 Female
Tracer Light Aeroback Short John (Style#TLSJ6) 2007 Female
Speedo
Speedo believes the following championship suits meet the criteria listed by USA Swimming.
Speedo Fastskin FS Pro
Female Recordbreaker, Style #7190803
Female Kneeskin, Style #7190102
Male Jammer, Style #7050170
Speedo Fastskin FSII
Female Recordbreaker, Adult Style #7190142, Youth Style #7190141
Male Jammer, Adult Style #7050154, Youth Style #7050153
Male Brief, Adult Style #7055001
Speedo Aquablade
Female Recordbreaker, Adult Style #719040, Youth Style #719039
Male Jammer, Adult Style #705966, Youth Style #705965
Male Brief, Adult #705032, Youth Style #705031
Please note, this list is not all-inclusive. Until such time as FINA publishes its list, swimsuits meeting the below criteria, should also be considered acceptable.
1.Swimsuits for men may not extend above the navel or below the knee and for women may not cover the neck or extend past the shoulders or below the knee;
2.No zippers or other fastening devices are allowed except for a waist tie on a brief or jammer; and
3.Suits must be of textile material and must not be made of any rubberized type of material such as polyurethane or neoprene.
TYR Comic Strip Ringback
TYR has just released several new prints in their Durafast Polyester swimsuit line. One of the new prints is the Comic Strip Ringback. The Comic Strip Ringback features a bright, exciting print and the ultimate in comfort due to it’s unique back. The Ringback offers an adjustable ring that slides into place for flawless fit and comfort that you won’t find in other suits.
The Comic Strip Ringback is made of TYR’s Durafast Polyester material. Durafast Polyester is proven to last three times longer than a traditional Lycra swimsuit. Durafast Polyester is chlorine and sun resistant to prevent unwanted fading and stretching. This suit is ideal for both training and recreational swimming. The Comic Strip Ringback is available in adult and youth sizes, and multiple color combinations are also available so you can pick one that best suits you. The Comic Strip Ringback is available now at D&J Sports.
TYR Sayonara Swimskin Swimsuits Now Available
- TYR Sayonara Swimskin Swimsuit
TYR Sport, a recognized leader in the sport of swimming and triathlon, introduces Sayonara as the first high performance swimskin to incorporate the premier Yamamoto Biorubber Swim Mark III fabric. Sayonara is the latest in Tracer™ technology and developed with Titanium alloy specifically designed for multi-sport athletes as a swimskin for non-wetsuit competitions.
Sayonara is made with a limestone-based outer surface and a micro-honeycomb structure that yields a sleek drag coefficient of 0.021 – identical to that of an F-4 Phantom jet and a 34 percent improvement over previous versions of the Yamamoto super-composite skin (SCS). It utilizes an elastic knit construction that provides flexibility and balance to evenly support the swimmer’s body in all directions. The surface of the outer layer bonds easily with hydrogen molecules, creating a ball-bearing effect as the suit glides through water.
The engineering has been intuitively developed for triathletes and features zoned ventilation panels on the legs and rear to offer advanced cooling properties and comfort. Its durable coiled zipper with a reinforced Velcro closure ensures a secure fit for the duration of the swim and the extended pull cord allows swimmers to quickly remove Sayonara during the immediacy of a transition. The design features four-way flat lock seaming, so that the fabric moves in unison with the athlete for the greatest range of motion. Measuring a scant 0.3 millimeters in thickness, Sayonara is lightweight, quick-drying, highly durable and abrasion resistant.
“As the sport of triathlon continues its strong growth, TYR remains committed to providing athletes with the most advanced technology available,” stated Ryan Dolan, national sales manager of TYR. “Being the first-to-market with this fabric, and working diligently towards innovation, we have reinforced our position as true specialists in our field.”
Made with a flexible Titanium alloy to provide superior thermoregulation, Sayonara delivers an equivalent strength-to-weight ratio that allows the material to contour to the natural shape of the swimmer’s body for unsurpassed ease of movement. The swimskin also features a single-knit microfine yarn that is lightweight and hydrophobic, with a soft hand and scant absorption ratio of 0.5%. A strategically placed internal core control panel helps stabilize the athlete’s foundation, keeping the swimmer in an optimal position throughout a race for maximum stroke efficiency.
TYR’s elite athletes will be competing in Sayonara during the 2009 racing season. Among them is two-time defending Ironman world champion, Chrissie Wellington, and 70.3 Ironman world champion Andy Potts who set the professional men’s swim course record at the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Clearwater and was the top American finisher at the 2008 Kona Ironman World Championship.
The TYR Sayonora swimskin suit is approved for triathlons and masters swimming. There are two bodystyles for both men and women including the fullbody swimsuit and the Sayonora Shortjohn Swimskin. Order yours today from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
New Dolfin Uglies Swimsuits
The new 2010 Dolfin Uglies swimsuits are now available. Dolfin has just released their lastest prints including the Hypnotica, Daisymania, Mystic, Tango, Spritzer, and Loopy. No these are not the seven dwarfs but in fact they are the new Dolfin Uglies swim suits. These new prints are available in the female V-2 Back, the Uglies Baggies drag swim suits, and the always popular Uglies Workout 2-piece swimsuit.
The 2 piece bikini swimsuit is cleverly designed to give you 3 fun ways to wear the top! 1) Untied for a workout top, 2) the bow tie for a more traditional bikini look, and 3) the hidden bow for a variation of the traditional bow tie bikini top look. This year’s Uglies also have a new twist to three of the prints: a glitter finish has been applied to the Hypnotica, Daisymania, and Mystic. Order your new Dolfin Uglies swimwear today from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
New Spider Back Nike Poly Swimsuit
Always on the forefront, Nike Swim continues to push the limits with its newest chlorine-resistant fabric, Nike EVR-X, featuring Dow XLA. Unlike other polyester swim fabrics, Nike EVR-X blends in the revolutionary Dow XLA fiber, the first ever inherently chlorine-proof, stretch fiber durable enough to last through 1000 hours of chlorine exposure. This pales in comparison to regular Lycra swim suits which have a 80-100 hour life span in chlorinated waters.
The outcome is an extremely chlorine resistant poly-blend fabric. This high performance stretch fiber gives exceptional fit and retains its shape. Nike EVR-X is fast drying and can stand up to the harsh chemicals in sun block.
Nike has several new swimsuits avaliable with the Nike EVR-X swim fabic including the new Nike Star Splash swim suit. This new swimsuit features the Spider Back, a bold new silhouette that offers the same body as the Nike Cut-Out Tank but with a daring new look. The thin, criss-cross straps create an exciting, feminine statement while maintaining a sleek fit and high performance. The Nike Star Splash is also available in the Spider Back 2 pc, a sport top 2pc combined with the daring back detail of the Spider Back Tank. The unique placement of the straps offers exciting visual impact without compromising function and support. Drawstring bottom offers adjustability for this new two piece bikini swimsuit from Nike.
New Nike Polyester Swimsuits
It is that time of year again when USA swimming swim teams start gearing up for short course season and high school swim teams dive back into the water. Nike has just released their new 2010 swimming performance line of swimsuits. Included in the mix this year are several new polyester swim suits that are sure to be a winner in and around the pool this fall. The new Nike Color Swirl polyester suit is a perfect solid/splice basis swimsuit for teams that has both a female fast back style and a male jammer. Nike Swim is also making waves with their Nike Splash H2O prints that are mostly polyester and have a tiny bit of spandex in them to create the perfect stretch and fit. This year they have two prints the Nike Paisley Swirl, which is available in both the cut-out tank and the techini 2pc, and they also have the Nike Stained Glass. The Stained Glass swimsuit can be used for both individuals or teams, since it comes in both the female cut-out tank and the male jammers, plus Nike has also released a drag short.
Nike’s poly suits score high marks for both fit and comfort. The lightweight polyester swim fabric from Nike provides outstanding stretch and recovery and stay-fast color in harsh chlorinated water. It’s also incredibly soft against the skin. Get yours today from D&J Sports Swim Shop.
Swimsuit Ban Will be Enforced on January 1, 2010
The swimming gods have spoken and the Speedo LZR, BlueSeventy Nero, Aqua Zone Renegade, Jaked, and Arena swimsuits will all be banned starting on Janurary 1, 2010. FINA made the enforcement ruling on Friday. The Associated Press broke the story yesterday.
Fina Statement released 7/31/2009:
The FINA Bureau met today in Rome (ITA) and approved the final list of FINA Commissions and Committees for the period 2009-2013. For each of the technical committees of the five FINA aquatic disciplines, the number of members was increased from 12 to 15. This new composition is aimed at supporting the development of FINA sports in the five continents and is due to the improvement of the number of affiliated FINA National Federations worldwide, which is actually of 201.
These new technical committees will meet before the end of the year to establish their four- year plan of activities, to be presented at the next FINA Bureau meeting on January 15-16, 2010 in Bangkok (THA).
Moreover, the Bureau reconfirmed its position in relation with the requirements for swimwear approval, reinforcing the decision of the Congress on July 24, 2009. These rules include the following conditions for swimwear approval:
Surface covered: Men swimsuit shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee and for women shall not cover the neck or extend past the shoulders nor shall extend below the knee.
Type of material: The material used for swimsuits can be only “Textile Fabric(s)” defined for the purpose of these rules as material consisting of, natural and/or synthetic, individual and non consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting, and/or braiding.
Surface treatment of the textile fabric: Any material added on to the surface of the textile fabric (e.g. coating, printing, impregnation) shall not close the original open mesh structure of the base textile fabric. The treated material shall further comply with all requirements in particular in regard to thickness, permeability and flexibility. This part of the rule does not apply to logos and labels. This applies to both the manufacturing level and the actual use of the swimsuit.
Flexibility: the material shall be flexible and soft-folding.
Regular flat material: The material shall be regular and flat. The material shall not form outstanding shapes or structures, such as scales.
Outside application: No outside application shall be added on the material.
Variety of materials: Different materials may be used in one swimsuit provided they are textile fabrics as defined above and they comply with all other criteria including notably thickness and permeability (measures to apply to total layers). Combination of materials shall further not create outstanding shape(s) or structure(s). Layered materials must be completely attached/bound/stuck together except where required to protect sensitive parts (“privacy layers”).
Thickness: The material used shall have a maximum thickness of 0.8mm. It is clarified that this maximum thickness does not apply to seams as far as they are functional and their thickness and width result from their natural function.
Buoyancy: The swimsuit shall not have a buoyancy effect above 0.5 Newton measured after application of vacuum.
Permeability: Material(s) used must have at any point a permeability value of more than 80 l/m2/second. Permeability values are measured on material with a standard multidirectional stretch of 25 %. However, measure on material which cannot be significantly stretched will be effected on unstreched flattened material.
Construction: No zippers or other fastening system is allowed. Seams shall be limited to functional systems and shall not create outside shapes.
External stimulation or influence: Swimsuits which include any system providing external stimulation or influence of any type, including pain reduction, chemical/medical substance release, electro-stimulation etc. are prohibited.
Consistency: Swimsuits effectively manufactured and used shall correspond to and be fully consistent with submitted samples. Any modification before use (including impregnation) is prohibited.
Customisation: There shall be no variation/modification for individual swimmers from the models corresponding to the samples submitted for approval.
The new requirements for swimwear approval will be enforced from January 1, 2010. The list of approved swimsuits by FINA Executive on June 19, 2009 and published on the FINA website, is valid until December 31, 2009.
Approval of swimwear in the future will be done at least 12 months before the next FINA World Championships (50m) or Olympic Games. Moreover, the manufacturers will have the responsibility of making those models available on the market (available on sale to Federations and competitors) at least six months prior to the next coming FINA World Championships or Olympic Games.
As announced by FINA President Dr Julio Maglione, the Bureau appointed a Commission led by Prof. Jan-Anders Manson (from EPFL in Lausanne, SUI) and formed by scientific experts and an athlete’s representative to control the swimwear approval process and to monitor the development of the swimsuit industry based on the rules established by the FINA Bureau and the measurable scientific tests on buoyancy and permeability.
Speedo LZR, BlueSeventy Suits Still Legal in 2010
We are hearing that FINA will not put the new swimsuit ban in effect until sometime in May-July. So for now all of the currently approved swimsuits will be legal until a date is set. This should mean that NCAA’s and short course championship season will be allowed to use the Speedo LZR, Blue Seventy Nero, Aqua Zone Renegade, and the new TYR A7 swimsuits.
Speedo Statement about 2010 FINA Swimsuit Ruling
July 28 2009
Statement pertaining to FINA announcement regarding new rules and regulations for swimwear approval from 2010
The reputation and ongoing success of the sport of swimming is of paramount importance to Speedo. The recent introduction of 100% non-permeable buoyant wetsuits and their impact on performance has cast a shadow over the sport. This has put swimmers in a very compromising position, leading to FINA’s decision today to ban the use of non-permeable fabrics in performance swimsuits from 2010.
As the world’s leading swimwear brand, which has been responsible for every major legal innovation in swimming for 80 years, we support FINA’s role in setting and managing the rules for the sport of swimming. Their decision today is not unexpected as a means of calling a halt to the confusion and controversy that has been created as a result of the introduction by some manufacturers of fully non-permeable buoyant wetsuits for the 13th FINA World Championships, 2009.
Speedo has never sought to compromise the integrity of the sport and has never created a buoyant suit. The Speedo LZR Racer suit was developed after years of intensive research and development in consultation with swimmers, coaches and experts and was fully approved by FINA. The Speedo LZR Racer suit was deliberately designed with 50% exclusive LZR Pulse woven fabric so as to avoid aiding buoyancy in the water.
Speedo believes a return to textile only body suits as per the Melbourne World Championships 2007 would have dealt with the issue. Despite today’s decision to return to jammers for men and open back knee-skin suits for women, Speedo will continue to work with the world’s leading athletes, coaches and experts to develop the most innovative swimwear and equipment. As a forward thinking company, Speedo remains committed to growing the sport of swimming at every level.
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