Watersports Clothing

In this section you'll find comprehensive information and a glossary as a reference guide to help you pick the watersports clothing. For most watersports you'll probably want more than just a pair of shorts.

Let's Clarify

There is often some confusion about anoraks, cagoules, ponchos and rain capes. Sometimes these terms are used for garments that are neither or something different.

There is a purpose for each type of outfit. Some are better for boating and most water sports, others are better for swimming or hiking adventures. Many small design features can make significant difference.

With swimwear the confusion gets even worse. Bikinis and shorts were what most swimwear was all about for a long time. Styles varied a bit but stayed mostly the same.

With sun safety in mind and inspired by surfing and sailing fashion, the choice of swimwear has grown a lot. It has also gone more unisex, with men and women wearing matching partner outfits.

Can you tell your jammers from your briefs, leggings, swim shirts, stingersuits, and diveskins?

Let's clarify things here.

Test Reviews

If you're a manufacturer or supplier of water sport clothes, you may want to send us products for review that our readers can wear in the rain or water. You get publicity on our busy website for the cost of a product sample. Ask us for details.

First Look

When we see a new product we do a brief report. We check it out and try it on if possible. This might happen at a shop, a trade show, or some other event.

Full Reviews

Whenever we get our hands on a new product we do a full review where we test it under realistic conditions.

First we try it under the shower or garden hose pipe to see if it is waterproof and how it feels when wet. This will quickly show any leaks and how comfortable the clothing is for any wet activities.

Next we see how it performs during actual adventures like cycling, hiking, running, swimming, or just relaxing in the rain around town. This shows how good the design is for customers who really enjoy outdoor sports, rather than wear it as a fashion statement.

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