Swimwear brands, between lingerie and sports

The swimwear brands in our selection come from three different backgrounds, and this origin is more evident in the construction of their pieces than in their style.

Three brand origins, three ways to design a swimsuit

Brands from lingerie offer what most swimsuits lack: moulded cups, underwires, and hook backs, allowing for deeper sizes that are actually worn. Those from sport focus on swim fit: anti-chlorine treatments, racer backs, and cuts designed for repeated movement. Finally, women’s swimwear brands that originate from the beach and surfing focus on prints, cuts, and durability against salt and sun.

Choosing a swimsuit brand based on use

For swimming in the pool multiple times a week, resistance to chlorine is key: without it, elastane degrades within weeks. For a fuller bust, cup construction is everything, and it’s the swimwear brands from lingerie that excel. For regular beach use, prints and cuts become the main criteria. The men’s branded swimsuit follows the same trend, with high-end swimwear brands standing out mainly through the finish of the cups and seams.

The ten swimwear brands in the selection

Three come from sports and performance in the water: Arena and Speedo for the pool, Protest for sliding sports. Three come from boards and the beach: Roxy, Billabong, and Banana Moon, with cuts that accommodate movement. Three come from lingerie and bring the cup construction that many swimsuits lack: Lisca, Selmark, and Livia. Finally, Red Point offers accessible options with simple cuts.