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50 years of fitting swimmers, shared in one place. Our swimwear experts' guides cover sizing, kit care, buying advice and World Aquatics (WA) approved racewear, so you can swim in the right kit from your first length to your next PB.

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Why Do Swimmers Use Race Suits? A Beginner's Guide for New Club Swimmers

Sep 30, 2026 0 comments

Why swimmers use race suits. Swimmers use race suits to swim with less drag and more body support on race day. A race suit is a close-fitting competition swimsuit, made from fabric designed to take on very little...