Swimming trunks for swimming
Our selection of Swim Briefs includes men's swimwear: briefs Arena Solid, Icons, Big Logo, Kikko, Planet, Spider, Stripe Flow and Smart Pocket, TYR Durafast Elite, Speedo Eco+ and Allov Brief, adidas Ripstream, Z3R0D, Aquarapid Persy and Squba.
The swimmer's swimsuit, whether in the pool or in a club.
The pool swimsuit
The swimming briefs are the go-to swimwear for swimming in a pool. Fitted, they don't slow the swimmer down in the water and don't hinder any movement, whether in freestyle, breaststroke, or butterfly. In many public pools in France, they are required for men, as swim shorts are banned for hygiene reasons: it's best to check with your pool before you go.
Other men's swimwear
Men's swimwear also comes in:
All men's swimwear can be found on the men's swimwear page.
Resisting chlorine
The chlorine in swimming pools damages swimwear: it attacks elastane, which loses its elasticity, and causes colours to fade. Regular swimmers opt for chlorine-resistant fabrics made from polyester, such as Durafast Elite from TYR, designed to last several times longer than regular fabric, or the training fabrics from the Arena range. The Speedo Eco+, made from recycled material, and the adidas Ripstream, are part of a more responsible approach.
Fit, size and care
The swimming briefs should be chosen fitted, without sagging, and adjusted to the waist with an internal cord. Their height on the hip, more or less cut away, is indicated in centimetres on some labels. The Arena Smart Pocket adds a small pocket for a locker key. The Arena Solid and Icons models, which are simple, and the Big Logo, Planet or Stripe Flow, which are more graphic, come in many colours. After each session, one should rinse the swimsuit in cold water, without twisting it, and lay it flat to dry in the shade.
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Frequently asked questions
Why are swimming briefs required in pools?
In many public pools in France, only fitted swimwear designed for swimming is accepted, for hygiene reasons: shorts worn outside can bring sand and dirt into the pool.
Why does swimwear stretch out over time?
Chlorine damages the elastane in regular swimsuits, which loses its elasticity and becomes transparent. Fabrics designed to resist chlorine, like that of the TYR Durafast Elite, keep their shape much longer.
Swim briefs or boxer shorts for swimming?
The briefs, which are very cut away, allow complete freedom for the legs and create the least drag in the water. The boxer shorts, fitted as well but with short legs, provide more coverage and are accepted in most pools.
What size swim briefs should I choose?
The briefs should be fitted without being tight: they shouldn't sag at the waist or slip off when diving. Take your usual underwear size; if you're between two sizes, go for the smaller one, as the fabric stretches a bit in the water.
How can I make my swimwear last?
Rinse it in cold water as soon as you get out of the pool to remove chlorine, without twisting it, and lay it flat to dry in the shade. Avoid the tumble dryer and hot jacuzzi water, which damage the fibres.
