Choosing a training swimsuit comes down to three things: the back, the fabric and the size. BONESWIMMER makes three training one-piece swimsuits: Pinup, Ibiza and New York.
The fabric: why chlorine matters
BONESWIMMER training swimsuits have no elastane in the yarn. Pinup and Ibiza are made from Speed Line by M.I.T.I., 100% PBT polyester with no elastane. New York, from the BONESWIMMER x Vira capsule, is made from Sydney Eco by Carvico, 51% recycled polyester and 49% PBT, also elastane-free. That is why they stand up to chlorine and daily pool use, and keep their shape and colour for a long time. Our leisure and beach swimwear does contain elastane: easier to put on, but sensitive to chlorine.
How long does a training swimsuit last?
There is no single number of months that fits everyone: it depends on how often you swim and how you look after it. What matters is the yarn. Without elastane the swimsuit does not give in to chlorine, and washing it properly protects the lining, seams and colours.
Pinup: the X back
Wide straps, open back and a high-cut leg. The X cross on the back has been the BONESWIMMER signature since 2004: it leaves the shoulders free and keeps the swimsuit in place in the pool.
Pinup swimsuits
Ibiza: more coverage, more support
Ibiza has a more closed back, a lower-cut leg and more coverage at the hips: more support and more hold around the tummy. Same fabric as Pinup and many prints in common.
Ibiza swimsuits
New York: solid colour
Thin straps meet in a Y between the shoulder blades and hook onto a horizontal band; below it, the back stays open down to the waist. Five shaded colours, fabric certified GRS and OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
New York swimsuits
Size
Training one-pieces fit very close, like a second skin. Pinup and Ibiza run small: go one size up from your clothing size, so if you wear a 44, choose a 46. New York: your usual size. It is normal to struggle getting them on at first: in the water everything settles. Conversions to FRA, UK and USA sizes are in the Size guide and care.
How to wash it
Rinse it in plenty of cold water after every swim and let it air-dry in the shade. No washing machine, tumble dryer or fabric softener.
Where they are made
In Italy, between Gallarate and Busto Arsizio: prints designed in our Gallarate atelier, sublimation-printed at a nearby print works and sewn within the local supply chain.
All the models are in Women's training one-piece swimsuits.
Training swimsuit: how to choose one and how long it lasts
Choosing a training swimsuit comes down to three things: the back, the fabric and the size. BONESWIMMER makes three training one-piece swimsuits: Pinup, Ibiza and New York.
The fabric: why chlorine matters
BONESWIMMER training swimsuits have no elastane in the yarn. Pinup and Ibiza are made from Speed Line by M.I.T.I., 100% PBT polyester with no elastane. New York, from the BONESWIMMER x Vira capsule, is made from Sydney Eco by Carvico, 51% recycled polyester and 49% PBT, also elastane-free. That is why they stand up to chlorine and daily pool use, and keep their shape and colour for a long time. Our leisure and beach swimwear does contain elastane: easier to put on, but sensitive to chlorine.
How long does a training swimsuit last?
There is no single number of months that fits everyone: it depends on how often you swim and how you look after it. What matters is the yarn. Without elastane the swimsuit does not give in to chlorine, and washing it properly protects the lining, seams and colours.
Pinup: the X back
Wide straps, open back and a high-cut leg. The X cross on the back has been the BONESWIMMER signature since 2004: it leaves the shoulders free and keeps the swimsuit in place in the pool.
Pinup swimsuits
Ibiza: more coverage, more support
Ibiza has a more closed back, a lower-cut leg and more coverage at the hips: more support and more hold around the tummy. Same fabric as Pinup and many prints in common.
Ibiza swimsuits
New York: solid colour
Thin straps meet in a Y between the shoulder blades and hook onto a horizontal band; below it, the back stays open down to the waist. Five shaded colours, fabric certified GRS and OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
New York swimsuits
Size
Training one-pieces fit very close, like a second skin. Pinup and Ibiza run small: go one size up from your clothing size, so if you wear a 44, choose a 46. New York: your usual size. It is normal to struggle getting them on at first: in the water everything settles. Conversions to FRA, UK and USA sizes are in the Size guide and care.
How to wash it
Rinse it in plenty of cold water after every swim and let it air-dry in the shade. No washing machine, tumble dryer or fabric softener.
Where they are made
In Italy, between Gallarate and Busto Arsizio: prints designed in our Gallarate atelier, sublimation-printed at a nearby print works and sewn within the local supply chain.
All the models are in Women's training one-piece swimsuits.
Products in this article
Pinup 498P — Sushi
Ibiza 206I — Sushi
New York 001NF — Fuchsia
Pinup 583PF — Teschio 3D
Frequently asked questions
Pinup, Ibiza or New York: what's the difference?
The back. Pinup has wide straps that cross in an X; Ibiza is more closed at the back and gives more support; New York has thin Y straps and a back open to the waist.
Which size should I take?
Pinup and Ibiza run small: go one size up from your clothing size, so if you wear a 44, choose a 46. New York fits true to size.
Are training swimsuits chlorine-resistant?
Yes: there's no elastane in the yarn. Pinup and Ibiza are made in Speed Line by M.I.T.I., 100% PBT polyester; New York is 51% recycled polyester and 49% PBT.
How do I wash it?
Rinse it in plenty of cold water after every swim and let it air-dry in the shade. No washing machine, no tumble dryer, no fabric softener.
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