People on my husband’s swim team layer them as needed to get more yards out of them. It’s not uncommon to see three swimsuits on the same body.

Look for suits that are made of polyester not nylon. The 100% polyester ones are the best. They look hideous but they last way better than any other suit. Also make sure to rinse them out with plain water after you’ve finished. Better yet if you can wash them in a light fabric wash.

I’m trying to think of a reasonable re-use option… nothing is coming to mind yet :( You could make bean bag toys or stress balls with fabric bits. My sister used to make these little frogs in high school and gave them to all her friends. Bathing suit fabric would work for something like that.

How about making wash mitts from them to use the last few ends of the soap.
Or cutting accross them to make large elastic bands or ties.
You could use the material for patchs for other clothes.
Or save them up and make a patchwork cusion or blanket.

maybe lamp shades?

I second Megan’s solution. I went through a few regular swimsuits in mere weeks before I replaced them with a polyester suit that I’ve now had for years.

It hasn’t stretched or faded at all. It’s not beautiful, but it isn’t too ugly either. Mine’s a plain black tank suit by Speedo.

I keep mine going by washing it with a little bit of my anti-chlorine shampoo before I even leave the gym.

I suggest investing in a more costly, ’swimmer’s’ costume. They are made from more robust fabric and designed for proper training. I bought one from Speedo about 3 years back, have swum in it weekly, in chlorine pools, and it’s still in very good condition. This means one pays a bit more, but it lasts much longer.

its either the make speedo or adidas.
look down the side of the outside of the costume for the stitched word “endurance” they last forever.

Not sure what to use the older suits for, but vinegar neutralizes the chlorine, I usually put my suit in a basin with cool water and a shot of vinegar as soon as I get home, let it sit for a few minutes, then launder. I also do the same for my hair, rinse with vinegar and water, let it sit maybe 5 minutes, then shampoo/condition. Kept the suit and my color-treated hair from fading and suffering!

I work with a great group of ladies. We make quilts for those that are less fortunate. We are always in need of materials to use for stuffing and other parts of the quilts. We use lots of old swimsuits because the material tends to dry very quickly. There are also lots of other things we are always in need of. If you would like more information about what we can use or where to send your unwanted items please feel free to email me at
Quilts4homeless@yahoo.com
Thank You and God Bless,
Jennifer

sew up the holes on one end and make into a small lumpy no-dig-garden

hi im charlie im 13 n i swim 4 times a week
i get endorence ones they last a litle longer

i swim 4 times a week so i get endorence ones they last longer

Hi guys,
i need to know the process involved in making blankets via recycling nylon or acrylic.. and if there is any machine that we use for it please do let me know about that as well… i need to work in bulk quantity.. any suggestions?