# SwimTested

> Swimming gear guides: goggles, swimwear and tech suits, caps, fins, paddles and training tools, open-water wetsuits and buoys, swim watches and headphones, and learn-to-swim gear.

SwimTested publishes swimming gear reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Reviews](https://swimtested.com/reviews): every product we recommend
- [Buying guides](https://swimtested.com/guides): how to choose
- [Glossary](https://swimtested.com/glossary): swimming gear terms defined
- [How we test](https://swimtested.com/testing-methodology)

## Topics
- [Goggles & caps](https://swimtested.com/category/goggles-caps): Training and racing goggles, mirrored and tinted lenses, prescription goggles, masks, silicone and latex caps.
- [Swimwear](https://swimtested.com/category/swimwear): Training suits and jammers, chlorine-resistant fabrics, competition tech suits, and modest and plus-size options.
- [Training gear](https://swimtested.com/category/training-gear): Swim fins, hand paddles, kickboards, pull buoys, center-mount snorkels, parachutes and resistance tools.
- [Open water & triathlon](https://swimtested.com/category/open-water): Swim wetsuits, swimskins, tow floats, open-water goggles, neoprene caps and cold-water gear.
- [Swim tech](https://swimtested.com/category/swim-tech): Swim-tracking watches, bone-conduction and waterproof headphones, lap counters and pace clocks.
- [Learn to swim & family](https://swimtested.com/category/learn-family): Learn-to-swim aids, kids' goggles and suits, life jackets, swim diapers and adult beginner guides.
- [Deck & care](https://swimtested.com/category/deck-care): Mesh and backpack bags, deck parkas, microfiber towels, slides, anti-fog, ear care and chlorine-removal products.
- [Snorkel, polo & more](https://swimtested.com/category/snorkel-dive): Snorkel masks and fins, freediving basics, water polo caps and balls, aqua fitness and synchronized swimming gear.

## Buying guides
- [Chlorine-Resistant Swimsuits: Polyester vs Nylon-Spandex](https://swimtested.com/guides/chlorine-resistant-swimsuit-fabrics): Spandex (also sold as Lycra or elastane) is broken down by chlorine, so nylon-spandex suits stretch and go see-through faster in pools. Suits made of 100 percent polyester, or polyester with very little spandex, keep their shape far longer and are the standard choice for regular lap swimming and training. Rinse every suit in cool fresh water, do not wring it, and dry it flat out of the sun.
- [How to Choose Swim Goggles: Fit, Gaskets and Lens Tints](https://swimtested.com/guides/how-to-choose-swim-goggles): Goggles that fit will seal for a second or two when you press them to your eyes without the strap. Silicone gaskets are the comfortable all-rounder, low-profile and gasketless racing goggles trade comfort for a lower profile, and masks suit wide faces and open water. Choose clear or light lenses for indoor pools, smoke or mirrored lenses for sun, and never rub the inside of the lens, where the anti-fog coating sits.
- [Life Jackets vs Swim Aids for Kids: What Keeps Them Safe](https://swimtested.com/guides/life-jackets-vs-swim-aids-for-kids): A US Coast Guard-approved life jacket is a lifesaving device; arm floats, swim rings and most swim vests are swim aids that help a child practice but can slip off or tip them face-down. Children who cannot swim should wear an approved life jacket in open water and on boats, and every child near water needs an adult within arm's reach. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports swim lessons for most children from age 1.
- [Short vs Long Blade Swim Fins: Which to Train With](https://swimtested.com/guides/short-vs-long-blade-swim-fins): Short-blade fins keep your kick tempo close to swimming without fins, so they are the standard for competitive training and speed sets. Long-blade fins add more propulsion and stretch the ankles, which helps beginners, drills and ankle flexibility, but they slow your kick tempo. Fins should fit snugly with no gap at the heel; a fin that rubs will cause blisters within a few sessions.
- [Swim Wetsuit Sizing and Triathlon Temperature Rules](https://swimtested.com/guides/swim-wetsuit-sizing-and-temperature-rules): A swim wetsuit should feel tight on land, with no water pockets at the lower back, and free enough at the shoulders to reach overhead. Size by the brand's height and weight chart rather than clothing size. Swim wetsuits use thinner, more flexible shoulders than surf wetsuits. Under USA Triathlon rules, age-group athletes may wear a wetsuit in water up to 78°F; between 78.1 and 83.9°F they may wear one but are not eligible for awards; at 84°F and above wetsuits are not allowed.
- [Tech Suits Explained: Approval Rules, Fit and Who Needs One](https://swimtested.com/guides/tech-suit-buying-guide): A tech suit is a compressive, water-repellent race suit worn only for competition. Suits used in sanctioned meets must be on the World Aquatics approved list and carry its approval mark; men's suits may not extend above the navel or below the knee, and women's suits may not cover the neck, extend past the shoulders or go below the knee. USA Swimming bars tech suits for swimmers 12 and under at most age-group meets. Expect a tight fit and a life of a few dozen races.

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