Domestic technical textiles Industry Segment-wise consumption of ...

esistance. While this chlorine resistance does not provide complete protection from chlorine, it
does significantly lengthen the lifetime of the swimsuit.
• Metallic Overlay: Swimsuits with metallic overlay sewn into the fabric are designed to be
fashionable and not to hold up and endure extensive swimming. The overlay is guaranteed to fray
and dull after only a short amount of time.
• Velvet: Swimsuits made from velvet and other types of crushed fabrics have become more
popular in recent years. A velvet swimsuit is definitely nice to look at and to touch, but it is not
best for either swimsuit fit or longevity. When wet, velvet has a tendency to soak up water, and
can become quite heavy and sodden. This heaviness causes a velvet swimsuit to sag away from
the body, losing the tight fit that is so necessary in a swimsuit. Also, velvet is not a fabric meant
to come in close contact with chlorine. Like swimsuits with metallic overlay, velvet swimsuits are
much more valuable for their uniqueness and style factors than they are for their longevity.
Swim briefs are most often made of a nylon and spandex (Lycra) composite, while some longer
lasting suits are made from polyester and still others from other materials. Most swim briefs have a
beige or white front lining made of a similar fabric.
Kneeskins and bodyskins are normally made of technologically advanced lycra-based fabrics
designed to hug the body tightly and provide increased speed and decreased drag resistance in the
water.
The LZR Racer Suit is a line of high-end swim suits manufactured by Speedo using a high-technology
swimwear fabric composed of woven elastane-nylon and polyurethane.
The current and future forecast of high performance swimwear consumption is given below:-
The size of high performance swimwear in India is very small. The current consumption of the same
in 2007-08 is under Rs 1 crore at only Rs 84 lakhs. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% for the
next five years and reach a size of Rs. 1.08 crore which is also not a significant number.
Market size of High performance
swimwear
2007-08 2012-13
Quantity 1050 pieces 1350 pieces
Value Rs 0.84 crore Rs 1.08 crore