An item of swimwear 10 comprises a floatation lining 20, 24, where the lining is configured to provide additional buoyancy to a wearer when submerged. In one embodiment the lining is a closed-cell foam 24 which could be sewn into the swimwear, removable by way of being provided within pouches, adhered to the swimwear or releasably attached using hook and loop fastener or similar. Where the lining is sewn in, preferably this is with elastic thread, or by using zig-zag, cross or cover stitches. In another embodiment the floatation lining is one or more tubes 20 which are threaded through a series of apertures in the swimwear (figure 6) forming a loop around the wearer.


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    Title :

    Improved buoyancy swimwear


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-01-08


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    A41D Oberbekleidung , OUTERWEAR / B63C LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS , Zuwasserlassen, Trockenstellen, Docken oder Bergen von Schiffen



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