The best materials for mens swimwear: quality, comfort and durability in practic

Category: Pánske plavky – materiály, strihy a technológie

How mens swimwear materials behave in practice - from pool and sea to thermal waters

Choosing a mens swimsuit today is no longer just a matter of colour, pattern or current trend. The modern man is increasingly concerned with comfort when wearing, speed of drying, the behaviour of the material after wetting, resistance to sun, chlorine, salt and minerals, but also how the swimwear behaves after repeated use.

It is the material and its workmanship that determine whether a swimsuit loses its shape and color after one season or becomes a reliable piece for many years.

The experts at DESSUE, who have long specialised exclusively in mens swimwear, therefore tested Roberto LUCCAs premium mens swimwear under real-life - and often extreme - conditions. This article serves as a comprehensive expert review of the materials used in modern mens swimwear and explains why some solutions work and others fail.

Why the material of mens swimwear is crucial

Mens swimwear is one of the most heavily weighted fabrics in the wardrobe. In a single holiday, they go through a cycle that regular clothes will experience in perhaps an entire year.

Material on display:

• repeated soaking and drying

• salty water and minerals

• chlorine in swimming pools

• intense UV radiation

• sand and mechanical friction

• elevated temperatures

At the fiber level, this means chemical, mechanical, and thermal loading. If the material does not have the correct composition and processing, degradation will occur very quickly.

A quality mens swimwear material must:

• dry quickly and evenly

• do not bind water in the fiber structure

• maintain shape after dozens of cycles

• maintain color even under strong UV

• be comfortable for all-day wear

Why cotton is not used for mens swimwear

Cotton is pleasant to the touch, but functionally absolutely unsuitable for swimwear. It is hydrophilic, absorbing water and retaining it inside the fibre.

Result:

• extremely slow drying

• high weight after soaking

• loss of shape

• rapid wear

• low moving comfort

This is why cotton is not used at all in high quality mens swimwear and is replaced by technically advanced synthetic materials.

Polyester - the foundation of modern mens swimwear

Polyester is the most commonly used material in mens swimwear, but not all polyester is the same. The difference between a cheap confection and a premium product is often dramatic.

Common polyester

• simple weave

• minimal editing

• rapid color degradation

• lower dimensional stability

Hi-Tech polyester (premium segment)

• optimized fabric weave

• special finishes

• high fibre density

• long-term colour fastness

The Roberto LUCCA mens swim shorts use 100% Hi-Tech polyester, developed according to the brands precise requirements. It is a technical fabric that achieves comfort and functionality without the need for elastane.

Nylon (polyamide) - softness and comfort

Nylon is mainly used in models where the following is a priority:

• subtlety

• smooth surface

• comfort on skin

Its ideal for tighter fits, but its quality depends on workmanship. Premium nylon fabrics can offer very good durability, but cheap versions can degrade quickly in chlorine.

Must mens swimwear contain elastane?

Elastane is often considered a necessity, but in the premium segment it is not a universal rule.

In the case of Roberto LUCCA mens swim shorts, comfort arises:

• fabric binding

• mechanical flexibility

• technical processing

Not by adding elastic fibers.
This is a higher degree of textile know-how.

Hi-Tech material processing in mens swimwear

The distinguishing factor is not just the material, but how it is processed.

Hi-Tech treatments include:

• fast-drying surfaces

• optimized moisture wicking

• enhanced chemical resistance

• UV stabilization

• high shape memory

Luxury mens swimwear and premium materials

Luxury mens swimwear is not recognized by price, but by:

• management of material over time

• shape stability

• color consistency

• comfort after hours of wear

This is where the difference between the regular and premium solution becomes most apparent.

Testing mens swimwear in extreme conditions: thermals and the sea

The testing was carried out by experts from DESSUE - specialists in mens swimwear - on models from the Roberto LUCCA brand.

Thermal Waters

Hungary, Austria, Slovakia
- 6 different locations
- high mineral content
- sulphurous waters
- elevated temperature

More and tropics

Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Miami, Egypt, Seychelles, Maldives, Dubai, Thailand, Bali
- salt
- UV
- sand
- heat
- repeated drying

Results confirm high durability of Hi-Tech polyester fabrics, while maintaining proper care recommendations.

If mens swimwear is going to last, the material and its workmanship are absolutely key. The premium Hi-Tech polyester fabrics used by Roberto LUCCA, tested by the experts at DESSUE, make a difference that wont show on the hanger, but only over time.

Real-life vacation experiences

Expert testing of mens swimwear is important, but equally valuable are customers real-world experiences. It is these that show how mens swimwear behaves in everyday wear - at the beach, by the pool, on holiday or on a summers day out.

If you have worn mens swimwear from the DESSUE range on holiday at the seaside, in a thermal spa or during summer activities, we would be delighted if you could share your experience with us.

You can send us a photo and a short holiday experience by email to: info@dessue.com

Your real-life experience can help other men choose quality mens swimwear.

With permission, we may post selected photos and experiences on the DESSUE blog or social media.