1. Don't wear any more than you have to. Racing suits don't last long, and the best kneeskins for swimmers, despite all of their space-age material and fabric, deteriorate when faced with abrasive pool chemicals. After about a dozen wears they begin to stretch and degrade fairly quickly.
How can I make my tech suit last longer?
- Save your tech suit for the big, important swim meets. ...
- Wear warm-ups over your suit in between races. ...
- Rinse suit in cold water, lay flat to dry after each use. ...
- Avoid rinsing suit in soaps and shampoos. ...
- Do NOT iron, blow dry, or expose to high-intensity heat.
When should you get a new tech suit?
We recommend buying a new tech suit before your next big swim meet. To give yourself enough time, without rushing, we encourage people to look into a new tech suit two to three weeks before your big meet. This allows plenty of time for research, try-on, and possible returns and exchanges.Mar 1, 2020
Do tech suits make a difference?
In short- Yes, tech suits do make a difference. Tech suits are designed to enhance physical performance in the water. They can increase blood flow through muscles, connect important muscle groups, increase power, and reduce drag. All of this adds up to give you a competitive advantage in the pool.
How many wears does a tech suit last?
Tech suits generally do not last more than 11 swim meets at the most, but that number will be significantly lower if you do not take good care of your suit.
How effective are tech suits?
The study found that, on average, swim performance improved by 3.2% when swimmers wore a tech suit as opposed to a regular training suit. Additionally, the study found that tech suits can reduce drag by 4.4% to 6.2% and reduce the amount of energy needed for swimming by 4.5% to 5.5%.Jun 18, 2021