Men's Swimwear
The Men's Swimwear page brings together swim trunks for men: jammers, briefs, boxers, and swim shorts, from Arena and adidas, ranging from club training to competition swimsuits like Powerskin.
The ideal swimsuit for training, competition, or leisure.
The jammer, competition swimsuit
The jammer covers from the waist to just above the knee. It is the maximum allowed cut for men in competition since the international federation banned full polyurethane suits in 2010. Technical jammers, like the Arena Powerskin Carbon Air or St Next, compress the muscles and reduce drag; they are reserved for races. Training jammers, like the Arena Team Solid or adidas Solid, are chlorine-resistant.
The selection
Men's swimsuits are organized by cut:
- Jammer.
- Swim brief.
- Boxer swim shorts.
- Swim shorts, for the beach and leisure.
Brief, boxer or shorts
The swim brief remains the most free-cut option, popular for training. The boxer swim shorts, more covering and fitted, are accepted in all pools. The floating swim shorts are often banned in public pools in France for hygiene reasons: they are reserved for the beach. A swimsuit made of polyester that is chlorine-resistant lasts much longer than a traditional elastane swimsuit when swimming several times a week.
Choosing the right size
A competition jammer should be very tight, and putting it on takes time: choose your size according to the brand's guide, without going up a size. A training swimsuit should stay in place without slipping during turns. Rinse it with clear water after each session and let it dry in the shade.
Swimming also includes women's swimsuits, junior swimsuits, goggles, swim caps, accessories, flip-flops, suits.
Good deals
Great deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. New arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The year's key events happen in a regular sequence: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.
Frequently asked questions
What men's swimsuit is best for training?
The swim brief and jammer are the go-to swimwear for club training: they do not hinder in the water and stay in place during turns. Choose a chlorine-resistant fabric that retains its shape despite repeated sessions.
Why is swim shorts banned in pools?
Swim shorts, which are also worn outside of the water, can bring sand, dirt, and bacteria into the pool. For hygiene reasons, most French pools require a snug swimsuit, whether it's a brief, boxer, or jammer.
Should a jammer be tight?
Yes, a jammer should be fitted without cutting off circulation: it should not sag at the waist or ride up the thighs. Technical competition models, which are very compressive, are slow to put on and feel tighter.
How long does a competition jammer last?
A technical jammer like the Arena Powerskin maintains its compression effect for a limited number of races. Therefore, it should be reserved for important competitions while training in a more durable swimsuit.
Why does a swimsuit stretch out with chlorine?
Chlorine degrades elastane, the fiber that provides elasticity to the fabric, which eventually leads to it stretching out and becoming transparent. Chlorine-resistant polyester swimsuits last significantly longer, and rinsing in clear water helps limit damage.
