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Old 01-20-2017, 05:38 PM
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Default Why so much polyester?

Why are so many swim briefs made from polyester and/or lined with it? There are so many great looking suits made with polyester. I can not wear polyester, I break out in a rash if I do. Of all the places to break out in a rash the bathing suit region has to be one of the worst. I am receiving an unexpected monetary windfall and would like to splurge on new suits and a pass to the local pool. Does anyone have any ideas on were to find polyester free suits?
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Old 01-20-2017, 07:01 PM
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On the outlets such as swimoutlet.com you can sort the men's briefs by fabric type. Many nylon not polyester are listed but most are a nylon Lycra blend.

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Old 01-20-2017, 07:04 PM
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I think it's because it's cheap
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Old 01-21-2017, 05:37 AM
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What exactly are you allergic to ?
Does you allergy include nylon and Lycra fabrics?
Virtually all the thread used to sew swimwear with is polyester, does that effect you?
Are you ok with elastic and elastane (the stretch factor in Lycra)?

I have some bamboo silk, it's organic and really nice stuff, I even have organic cotton thread to sew it with. I had intended to make Japanese style fundoshi loincloths, that stay up without elastic.
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Old 01-21-2017, 12:20 PM
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Polyester is more durable from a wear standpoint and more chlorine resistant. and probably cheaper as well.
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Old 01-22-2017, 03:19 PM
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Torchwatch,
Polyester is the only fabric that I have any problems with. If nylon or spandex ever becomes a problem I will be doomed.
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Old 01-22-2017, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by I'll be brief
Torchwatch,
Polyester is the only fabric that I have any problems with. If nylon or spandex ever becomes a problem I will be doomed.
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Nudity is the obvious answer
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Old 01-22-2017, 10:35 PM
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Lycra is the Du Pont trade name for Spandex.
Spandex is made from a fibre incorporating elastane, the elastane makes it stretchy.
You can get many types of Spandex, including Nylon Spandex, Polyester Spandex and cotton Spandex.
As you are allergic to Polyester you will also be allergic to Polyester Spandex.

You have said that many swimsuits have Polyester linings, this would be the white, cream or even black absorbent linings used by Speedo etc. Some brands such as Aussibum line their briefs in the same fabric as the suit itself. The Aussibum Classic is made from Nylon rather than Spandex and is lined in the same fabric. Perhaps you would like this:
http://www.aussiebum.com/swimwear/cl....5-citrus/2949
I have the citrus ones, they are just opaque enough to wear in public, the lighter colours are transparent when wet so beware.
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Old 01-30-2017, 02:01 AM
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Polyester is more resistant to chlorine than spandex or lycra, making the suit last longer. I don't mind the polyester blends, but they don't feel as smooth as a spandex, lycra, or nylon.
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Old 01-30-2017, 02:03 AM
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Quote:
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Nudity is the obvious answer

I agree nudenakiguy!! I wish I could swim laps in the nude at my local gym. It would definitely solve all my problems and save me some money from having to replace swimsuits so often.
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