You’ve just torn your swimsuit, now what?

Hopefully, the tear didn’t happen in an unfortunate spot just at the moment you dived into the pool—like it did for one Olympic medalist . If your suit catches and tears outside the pool or if it tears in a spot that isn’t on a seam, then you might be able to fix it with a homemade swimsuit repair. Recycled Nylon Spandex Swimwear Fabric

Lycra and spandex material is nearly impossible to sew without causing more tearing and fraying. There are a few other options, but you also might find repairing the swimsuit is simply more work than just replacing it. It gets even more complicated if you want to wear a repaired suit in competition. The rules require that swimsuits conform to FINA specifications, so a repair cannot alter the fundamental construction of the suit. Sewing a new seam or adding a zipper or other type of fastener would not be permitted in competition. That’s why another option is just to use the torn suit for workouts. But should you decide to try and repair it, here are a few options.

Long story short: If your swimsuit tears outside the pool and creates a small rip, then you might be able to do a quick suit repair with a patch or some adhesive. But if it tears because the fabric is wearing out and getting old, then it might just be time for a new swimsuit!

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