What are racing swimsuits called?

What are racing swimsuits called?

A jammer is a style of swimsuit worn by male swimmers, used mainly in competition to obtain speed advantages. They are generally made of nylon and lycra/spandex material, but may be made of polyester, and have a form fitting design to reduce water resistance. The materials usually dry fairly quickly.

When was the LZR Racer swimsuit banned?

In an abrupt reversal of opinion, the FINA Congress voted almost unanimously to revert its previous policy and ban all body-length swimsuits. The decision was taken in Rome on 24 July 2009, during the 2009 World Aquatics Championships.

Why do swimmers wear racing suits?

Swimmer’s race suits vary a lot but the collective aim of them all is to help you race faster. It means the fabric has state of the art technologies for water repellency and muscle compression. Reducing drag, supporting you and improving glide in the water.

Are racing swimsuits supposed to be tight?

Because you want to be as streamlined as possible when racing, race suits should be as snug as possible without sacrificing mobility.