Swimming gear maintenance and selection
How to choose thermal clothing for swimming
A comprehensive introduction to the materials and styles of swimming thermal clothing
When swimming or doing outdoor activities in winter, choosing the right thermal clothing can effectively prevent hypothermia and improve comfort. Dolphin eShop provides a variety of TYR and Dolphin thermal clothing, covering three major material types: gelcoat, fleece, and titanium coating. The following is a detailed introduction and purchasing suggestions:
1. Gel coat style (Neoprene gel coat/jet pants)
Features:
- Made of neoprene, with a thickness of approximately 1.8mm–3.5mm
- Close to the body, the water layer is heated to create a warming effect
- Quick-drying and thick, suitable for training and cold water swimming pools
Representative products:
- TYR adult 1.8mm thermal gel coat/gel top
- TYR Women's 1.8mm Thermal Gel Jacket
- TYR Men's 3mm Thermal Gel Jacket Top
- TYR children's 3.5mm thermal jumpsuit
Applicable objects: Adult swimmers, youth swimming teams Applicable scenarios: Winter swimming pool, sea swimming, cold water training
2. Fleece Fleece Style (Fleece Fleece)
Features:
- The inner layer of fleece is soft and comfortable, and can effectively lock the air to form a thermal insulation layer to achieve a stable warmth retention effect.
- Some materials contain a PP barrier layer, which can effectively block the intrusion of water vapor and slow down the loss of body heat to achieve a warm effect.
- Partially adoptedHigh density fleece fabricMaterial design, the outer layer is elastic and water-repellent
Representative products:
- TYR adult fleece thermal trousers／Jacket
- TYR children's fleece thermal jacket／thermal pants / Thermal jumpsuit
Applicable objects: Children swimmers and those who lose body temperature easily Applicable scenarios: Wear for warm and cold swimming pools, autumn and winter courses, and when getting in and out of the water
3. Titanium coating style (0.5mm Titanium Coating)
Features:
- Adopting 0.5mm titanium coating technology with excellent temperature locking effect
- Three-layer structure combines warmth retention, sun protection and quick-drying functions
- Soft elastic material allows free movement
- Made of special titanium coating material, it is not buoyant, but can provide a thermal insulation effect comparable to 2.5mm gelcoat.
Representative products:
Applicable objects: children swimmer Applicable scenarios: Winter outdoor activities, cold water pool, beach games
4. Waterproof jacket style (padded jacket/water-repellent design)
Features:
- Thickened quilted structure, specially designed to keep warm after entering the water
- Water-repellent surface effectively blocks moisture and cold wind
- Loose cut, easy to put on and take off quickly, suitable for shore activities to keep warm after getting on the water
Representative products:
- TYR quilted swimming jacket for middle-aged children to adults
- TYR children's quilted hooded warm jacket
Applicable objects: All swimmers, coaches, and parents accompanying swimmers Applicable scenarios: Stay warm on the water, wait on the shore, and enjoy outdoor activities
Material comparison and purchasing suggestions (including mobility)
| style type | thickness | Warming effect | Applicable objects | Recommended use | Flexibility of hands and feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gel coat style (Neoprene) | 1.8mm–3.5mm | High | Adult/Child | Cold water pool, training | Low |
| Fleece style | Below 1.8mm | low middle | Adult/Child | Cold or warm swimming pool, training | High |
| Titanium coated version | 0.5mm | Middle to high | KIDS | Cold water pool, training | Middle to high |
| Sheung Shui warm style (quilted) | Thickened quilted | High | everyone | Keep warm after getting on the water and do activities on the shore | not applicable |
Note added:
- Flexibility of hands and feet: Evaluate the freedom of movement of the limbs after wearing it, which affects swimming efficiency and comfort.
- "High": The material is light and thin, with good elasticity, suitable for training and long-term activities.
- "Medium-high": It has strong warmth retention but still retains a certain degree of elasticity, suitable for training and general swimming pool activities.
- "Low": It may be buoyant and may restrict the movement of hands and feet. It is suitable for short-term training and activities.