Plaid

[Byron]

.....that makes it even more frustrating as Dorcas gives just the color combination which is Gordon and which I am sure would look good.

However, I guess that to create a wearable suit of a multi-color pattern embedded in a stretch fabric cannot be easy, as usefully explained by Torchwatch for what we seek.

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

The good news is, while not plaid, print style suits are making a comeback. A few years ago, solids and splice suits were all one could find in the competitive swim brands (Speedo, Arena, Tyr, Nike, etc). I am glad to see the increase in bold print suits with some real flash to them. Funky Trunks gets the top prize here for bold patterns, and their new briefs have a great fit, too. Maybe they could be convinced to do a plaid.

[Abbyguy]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370589455009...9#ht_500wt_922
Just bought this off of eBay. Will post pics once I receive.

[Byron]

Excellent - well spotted.
Low price for BNWT Speedo and seller already put up a good pic.
Not a true plaid but I like the colors and pattern anyway.
(a customised tartan would cost $61 with AgonSwim)

[Torchwatch]

Looked at the sellers list of products including Speedo padded triathlon briefs in different colours. Although some of the items are in the current Sports Direct catalogue others seem either to have been specially made or are from historic sources.

Have been looking at internet printed lycra and spandex suppliers, have discovered a wide variety of plaid and tartan printed stretch fabrics for sale. Although some are available in the UK many more can be bought in the USA.
These printed fabrics tend to be ordered by the clothing makers who after making a production run sell off 2nds, part rolls and surplus rolls to the fabric stores.
The cost of setting up a print run is such that only big clothing manufacturers can order the quantities involved. The same set up is often used with different colours to produce smaller quantities of a range of colours.

By largely pulling out of printed fabrics swim brief manufacturers have reduced their commitment to stocking large quantities of printed fabrics slow to move.

It is fun to go through the internet fabric stores, find an interesting printed lycra, order some and make an entirely unique swim brief, thong etc.

[Byron]

"It is fun to go through.....................etc. "

Yes, and found this rather nice design which is called
Speedo Flipturn Plaid Hatter Male Water Polo:
http://www.casswimshop.com/ProductDe...ctCode=8051115