Can you swim in polyester spandex fabric?
Polyester has become a popular choice for swimsuits in the past couple years, particularly in competitive swimming. Polyester swimsuits are known for being durable and long-lasting. They hold their color and shape after repeated use in the water, and are chlorine-resistant. The material also protects from UV rays. Is polyester spandex good for swimwear? The best fabric for swimwear is a polyester/elastane blend. Elastane is the super stretchy fabric better known by the brand names Spandex or Lycra.