Choose with confidence

Goggle fit, chlorine-resistant fabrics, FINA-approved suits, fin lengths and wetsuit sizing explained.

Goggles & caps

Training and racing goggles, mirrored and tinted lenses, prescription goggles, masks, silicone and latex caps.

Pick swim goggles that seal and stay clear: the suction fit test, silicone, foam and gasketless designs, lens tints for indoor and outdoor, and anti-fog care.

Swimwear

Training suits and jammers, chlorine-resistant fabrics, competition tech suits, and modest and plus-size options.

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ComparisonChlorine-Resistant Swimsuits

Swimwear fabrics

Why polyester training suits outlast nylon-spandex in chlorinated pools, how to read fabric labels, and how to care for a swimsuit so it lasts longer.

Buying guideTech Suits Explained

Race suits

What a swimming tech suit is, World Aquatics approval and coverage rules, USA Swimming's 12 and under rule, how tight it should fit and how long it lasts.

Training gear

Swim fins, hand paddles, kickboards, pull buoys, center-mount snorkels, parachutes and resistance tools.

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ComparisonShort vs Long Blade Swim Fins

Swim fins

How short-blade and long-blade swim fins differ, which suits beginners, technique work and speed training, and how swim fins should fit.

Open water & triathlon

Swim wetsuits, swimskins, tow floats, open-water goggles, neoprene caps and cold-water gear.

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Buying guideSwim Wetsuit Sizing and Triathlon Temperature Rules

Open water

How a swim wetsuit should fit, how to use a size chart, why swim wetsuits differ from surf suits, and USA Triathlon's water temperature rules for wetsuits.

Learn to swim & family

Learn-to-swim aids, kids' goggles and suits, life jackets, swim diapers and adult beginner guides.

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ComparisonLife Jackets vs Swim Aids for Kids

Water safety

The difference between Coast Guard-approved life jackets and swim aids like arm floats, when children need each, and water safety guidance for families.