A swimming garment formed from a stretchable elasticated fabric, wherein the garment comprises at least one sensitivity zone in which the fabric thickness is less than the fabric thickness of the region of the garment surrounding the sensitivity zone. The sensitivity zones can give a heightened sensation in a specific position of the body, for example in the abdominals. The thinner fabric zone increases the sensation of water flow/temperature which in-turn leads to a proprioceptive response to activate the muscle group beneath the zone.

A swimming garment formed from a stretchable elasticated fabric, wherein the garment comprises at least one sensitivity zone in which the fabric thickness is less than the fabric thickness of the region of the garment surrounding the sensitivity zone. The sensitivity zones can give a heightened sensation in a specific position of the body, for example in the abdominals. The thinner fabric zone increases the sensation of water flow/temperature which in-turn leads to a proprioceptive response to activate the muscle group beneath the zone.

Swimwear is provided. The swimwear includes: at least one of a waist strap, a back fastener and a drawstring for providing tension at or above an iliac crest of a wearer; a first leg portion including at least a first longitudinal strap or stiffening member, the at least a first longitudinal strap or stiffening member extending from a first hip region of the wearer to a first lateral thigh region of the wearer and being coupled to the means for providing tension; and a second leg portion including at least a second longitudinal strap or stiffening member, the at least a second longitudinal strap or stiffening member extending from a second hip region of the wearer to a second lateral thigh region of the wearer and being coupled to the means for providing tension. The swimwear may be a jammer, a swimskin or a wetsuit.

Swimwear is provided. The swimwear includes: at least one of a waist strap, a back fastener and a drawstring for providing tension at or above an iliac crest of a wearer; a first leg portion including at least a first longitudinal strap or stiffening member, the at least a first longitudinal strap or stiffening member extending from a first hip region of the wearer to a first lateral thigh region of the wearer and being coupled to the means for providing tension; and a second leg portion including at least a second longitudinal strap or stiffening member, the at least a second longitudinal strap or stiffening member extending from a second hip region of the wearer to a second lateral thigh region of the wearer and being coupled to the means for providing tension. The swimwear may be a jammer, a swimskin or a wetsuit.

Embodiments disclosed herein provide cover-up garments that can be used to convert swimsuits into additional apparel forms without having to change out of a swimsuit. An elastic band, with or without closures, allows the cover-up garment to be put on easily over a swimsuit. Different materials and cuts of materials attached to the bottom and/or top of the elastic band allow the cover-up garment to transform the bathing suit into a wide range of additional apparel types suitable for wearing at other locations outside of a beach or pool setting. The cover-up garment when used in combination with the swimsuit, such as, the top of a swimsuit creates a new garment style.

Embodiments disclosed herein provide cover-up garments that can be used to convert swimsuits into additional apparel forms without having to change out of a swimsuit. An elastic band, with or without closures, allows the cover-up garment to be put on easily over a swimsuit. Different materials and cuts of materials attached to the bottom and/or top of the elastic band allow the cover-up garment to transform the bathing suit into a wide range of additional apparel types suitable for wearing at other locations outside of a beach or pool setting. The cover-up garment when used in combination with the swimsuit, such as, the top of a swimsuit creates a new garment style.

A garment has a material tubular body portion with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is closed. The body portion has opposing sides extending between the first end and the second end. A first arm portion and a second arm portion are disposed on the body portion at the first end on opposite ones of the opposing sides. Each of the first and second arm portions have respective free arm ends to allow the first and second arm portions to be connected to one another when wrapped around a wearer's waist.

The present invention provides a garment (1) for covering a wearer's thighs. The garment comprises a pair of front resistance elements (6) each of which, in use, extends obliquely across the front of a respective one of the wearer's thighs. It also comprises a pair of rear resistance elements (10) each of which, in use, extends obliquely across the rear of a respective one of the wearer's thighs. Each of the front and rear resistance elements extends from a respective upper position (7, 11) located proximal to the midline (8) of the garment to a respective lower position (9, 12) located distal from the midline of the garment. This provides a stabilizing effect on the wearer's hip joint.

The present invention provides a garment (1) for covering a wearer's thighs. The garment comprises a pair of front resistance elements (6) each of which, in use, extends obliquely across the front of a respective one of the wearer's thighs. It also comprises a pair of rear resistance elements (10) each of which, in use, extends obliquely across the rear of a respective one of the wearer's thighs. Each of the front and rear resistance elements extends from a respective upper position (7, 11) located proximal to the midline (8) of the garment to a respective lower position (9, 12) located distal from the midline of the garment. This provides a stabilizing effect on the wearer's hip joint.

A swimsuit for competition swimming is contemplated as being formed with a network of tension bands disposed interior to the external surface of the swimsuit for storing energy and resisting motion, and with a plurality of reinforcement liners configured to complement the functionality of the network of tension bands while maintaining strength and flexibility in targeted locations while prevent intrusion of water from being retained within the components of the suit through a network of strategically positioned drains. The swimsuit may optimize the swimmer's swimming motion with reduced discomfort and without degrading prematurely due to wear.