#swim binders

[shapeshiftersvt]

Can you swim in one of your binders? I'm not talking like laps around the pool just kind of like lazy river and water slide stuff.

Anonymous said to shapeshiftersinc: do u make swimtops? i cant find any good rashguards and all the swimtops i do find are hella expensive and kinda plain

Anonymous said to shapeshiftersinc: Could I wear one of your normal binders as a bathing suit top instead of a swim specific binder?

Hey friends! This is answered in every FAQ we have.

Can I swim in these?

Paddle around in a swimming pool? Absolutely. Dip into a river? We've done it. Go rescue someone drowning in the ocean? Not advised.

As with every exercise, this depends heavily on your physical abilities. Listen to your body, take it slow at first. If you are generally concerned about getting out of breath, we encourage you to order a slightly looser model.

Also, much like any swimsuit, a binder will last much longer if it is rinsed thoroughly after each swim.

In addition, we recommend picking something from our Swim-Suitable category! These binders provide maximum opacity and do not snag on any passing object.

[shapeshiftersvt]

do you make binders for swimming?

Anonymous said to shapeshiftersinc: sorry if i’ve just completely overlooked it, but which binders are okay for swimming in? Like in terms of the fabrics which ones are good for chlorinated water? :o

Hey, anons! This is answered in the FAQ!

Can I swim in these?

Paddle around in a swimming pool? Absolutely. Dip into a river? We’ve done it. Go rescue someone drowning in the ocean? Not advised.

As with every exercise, this depends heavily on your physical abilities. Listen to your body, take it slow at first. If you are generally concerned about getting out of breath, we encourage you to order a slightly looser model.

Also, much like any swimsuit, a binder will last much longer if it is rinsed thoroughly after each swim.

In addition, we recommend picking something from our Swim-Suitable category! These binders provide maximum opacity and do not snag on any passing object.

***ETA:

seirros replied: Not my anon, but you didn't really touch on the chlorine bit? Will it fade colors, etc?

Good point! Of the binders I have swum in, none have faded significantly after chlorinated water, but I am diligent about rinsing them. I suspect that if you were not, iridescent prints like Scales, Dragonscales, and Metallics would fade quicker than others.

-Ark

[shapeshiftersvt]

can your layered mesh binders be worn in the water?

They can, but because the fabric isn’t slick they run the risk of snagging, and if it’s light-colored enough it may show nip.

-Ark

[shapeshiftersvt]

Hey! I recently ordered one of your binders (and I'm psyched); but I was wondering if I could swim in it? I'm a lifeguard/swimming instructor, would that be too much activity for it? Thanks again!

Hey! Thanks so much for your business!

This is now answered in our new FAQ:

Can I swim in these?

Paddle around in a swimming pool? Absolutely. Dip into a river? We've done it. Go rescue someone drowning in the ocean? Not advised.

As with every exercise, this depends heavily on your physical abilities. Listen to your body, take it slow at first. If you are generally concerned about getting out of breath, we encourage you to order a slightly looser model.

Also, much like any swimsuit, a binder will last much longer if it is rinsed thoroughly after each swim.

[shapeshiftersvt]

Hey there! I'm possibly getting a binder for Xmas (no guarantees) which is super exciting, however I live in australia and it gets to over 40°C here. I was wondering what fabric options are the most breathable before I get my heart set on a pattern?

Hello! We’ve gotten this query a couple of times, so I added a couple of relevant product categories to our store to clear things up.

From now on, Cool and Breathable contains all our light and breezy binders, best able to wick away sweat and keep you cool in summertime.

Also, Swim-Suitable contains all binders best suited for swimming in.

You may notice these categories do not overlap. This is because mesh and lace binders, while breathable, create drag in the water and can potentially snag on anything you brush past while swimming.

Thanks so much for asking!

[shapeshiftersvt]

Since you keep getting 'can I swim in your binders' questions and I think some of those people are looking for specifics on how it reacts to pool water, here's my experience: I've worn one in a hot tub before, and it didn't get damaged by the pool chemicals or take longer to dry than an ordinary swimsuit afterwards, although it was difficult to get out of the binder while it was soaking wet because wet fabric sticks to skin and they're already tight when dry (a zipper would solve this).

Thank you! This is also our experience - wet binders are hard to get off, just as dry binders are hard to get on when your skin is wet.

[shapeshiftersvt]

Do you guys have anything that's for swimming. Or safe to swim in?

This is answered in our FAQ!

CAN I SWIM IN THESE?

Paddle around in a swimming pool? Absolutely. Dip into a river? We've done it. Go rescue someone drowning in the ocean? Not advised.

As with every exercise, this depends heavily on your physical abilities. Listen to your body, take it slow at first. If you are generally concerned about getting out of breath, we encourage you to order a slightly looser model.

Also, much like any swimsuit, a binder will last much longer if it is rinsed thoroughly after each swim.

[shapeshiftersvt]

i was wondering how it is to swim in the nude/skin colored binders, if the material is suited for it and how much give they have? i might ask for it to bind a little looser so that it wouldn't wear me out as fast, would you recommend that? thanks!

Anonymous said to shapeshiftersinc:August 22nd 2016, 5:21:00 am · 16 hours ago

Is it possible to get, for instance a mer-scale binder that can be used while swimming?

Hi y’all! 

Our binders can indeed be swum in, any of them. And yes! A looser fit will make for easier breath, which is highly recommended if you’re going to be swimming in any kind of athletic or endurance capacity. Also recommended: a racerback cut for easier movement.

I swim in a Faranth binder when I’m just paddling around a shallow pool, and a looser but more stylish Robin binder with low-cut armholes (available for free by request!) when I’m actually going to be working a little to stay afloat.