Usually polyester suits last much longer than nylon/spandex. What about those "chlorine resistant" nylon/spandex/lycra? Are the still not as durable as untreated polyesters? Any experience? Thanks.
my experience is that Xtra Life Lycra suits last 6-8 weeks tops swimming 5-6 days/week. Stick with the polyesther, they last til the seams disintegrate ~ 18mos. Definitely worth the investment.
I completely agree! My Speedo 50% polyester/ 50% PBT (also a type of polyester) lasted a long time, swimming 5-6 days/wk. It did not quite make it 18 months, but I was happy with the 15 months of wear I got out of it. And, it was the seams that gave out; not the fabric.
August is a good time to purchase one on sale; I got mine for $28, from Swim Outlet. I use my polyester suits for training and save my Xtra Life Lycra suit for swim meets.
my experience is that Xtra Life Lycra suits last 6-8 weeks tops swimming 5-6 days/week. Stick with the polyesther, they last til the seams disintegrate ~ 18mos. Definitely worth the investment.
I completely agree! My Speedo 50% polyester/ 50% PBT (also a type of polyester) lasted a long time, swimming 5-6 days/wk. It did not quite make it 18 months, but I was happy with the 15 months of wear I got out of it. And, it was the seams that gave out; not the fabric.
August is a good time to purchase one on sale; I got mine for $28, from Swim Outlet. I use my polyester suits for training and save my Xtra Life Lycra suit for swim meets.
