Fabric for Swimwear
Swim fabric is judged by recovery and chlorine resistance rather than weight. Most sits between 84 and 280 gsm with high elastane content.
484 fabrics · 84–280 gsm · order from 1 yard · swatches in about 4 days
Pick by weight
Weight decides how swimwear fabric behaves more than any other spec. These ranges are measured from what we actually stock.
Most ordered for swimwear
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Swimwear fabric FAQ
What weight fabric is best for swimwear?
Most swimwear fabric sits between 84 and 280 gsm. Swim fabric is judged by recovery and chlorine resistance rather than weight. Most sits between 84 and 280 gsm with high elastane content.
Which fabrics are used for swimwear?
On SWATCHON, swimwear fabric is most often single jersey, plain weave and tricot. You can filter by construction, fiber composition, weight and stretch to narrow it further.
Can I order a small quantity of swimwear fabric?
Yes — order from 1 yard, with no traditional mill minimums. Swatches come first so you can check hand-feel and color before committing to yardage.
How do I check the fabric before ordering?
Order a swatch book for any fabric — every color of that fabric is included, and it reaches you in about 4 days worldwide.