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Wacky Wet Glossary (A to Z)

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Whilst reading through the message forums we've found some occasional confusion about the terms used on this site or in the message forums. Thus we've started this glossary to help you out. If you can think of more terms to be added here, please email us.

Abercrombie & Fitch

A fashion store that is very popular among our readers. They often use wet clothes photos to promote their exciting leisure wear (or should we say swimwear). Maybe they should advertise here.

Anorak / Cagoule / Rainwear

A windproof and often waterproof top with a hood and a short zip. Jackets have full length zips. Cagoules have no zips. Made of cotton, nylon, tactel or similar material. Combined with rainpants it makes a practical swim suit. It is designed to get wet and thus can cope with frequent soakings. Dries quickly and keeps the windchill off you. Good as windcheater.

Cargo Pants

Large comfortable swimwear made of cotton or nylon with big pockets that hold water when swimming or splashing around. Often worn one size too large. Available as shorts or full length this looks great when combined with large hoodies, t-shirts and/or anoraks to create the 'Baggy Style'.

Hoodies

Cotton or nylon sweatshirts with a hood. Awesome sound effects when wet as the hood amplifies the sound around you like a big ear. You also hear the water inside your hoodie sploshing around when you go swimming. Goes well with t-shirt and jeans.

Jeans - Levi Strauss - Levi's

Jeans are classic swimwear, especially when combined with a t-shirt. They are robust enough for many wet outdoor activities and protect your skin from cuts and bruises.

Poncho / Rainwear

Practical large hooded garment which covers you completely, usually without sleeves, but holes for the hands. Ponchos come in many styles, qualities, and features. Some of the best are made of layers of Gore-Tex type breathable but waterproof materials. Since it is wide open at the bottom, this is really not necessary. A simple water proof layer with a strong nylon or cotton backing, a hood with draw string, and corner grommets, is about all you really need. If you really want ventilation through your rain gear and don't care about how fashionable you look, try a poncho.

Spandex (Lycra)

Lycra is Dupont's brand name for Spandex, a soft and very elastic fabric often used for sunsafe swimwear. Very comfortable and cosy. You can get swim shirts, bodysuits and other exciting gear. If they don't let you swim fully clohes in a pool, wear this.

Zippy

One of our many faithful readers. Many readers often send in wet photos, ideas and stories to make this a better wetsite for you. Contact us now with your contribution.