Why was Speedo banned?
Debuting at a time when long-sleeved bathing wear was the norm, the swimsuit was banned from some beaches for being too revealing. It went on to revolutionise the swimwear industry. The Racerback was also the swimsuit that made Speedo a household name and paved the way for their future controversial innovations. Let’s talk swimwear! If you’re headed for the beach, don’t worry: you can wear what you like. But it’s true that many swimming pools prohibit the majority of baggy or loose-fitting shorts. Why? Simply because of hygiene concerns.Men can wear swim shorts, briefs or jammers under a wetsuit. We wouldn’t recommend boardshorts as your wetsuit is meant to be really tight and boardshorts are usually not. They tend to bunch up and could cause chafing and generally lead to discomfort.Pools and swimwear We know Speedos are a controversial subject! However, the fact is, some parcs don’t allow swim shorts, bermudas or cut-off jeans in the pools for hygiene reasons. To be safe we recommend packing conventional swimwear eg. Speedo-style trunks or briefs.Why don’t Americans wear speedos? Simple answer – because the skinsuit shorts or leggings allow them to swim faster. There is less drag between the water and the fabric than between the water and human skin, so you move faster with the leggings than with speedos for the same amount of effort.
In what country are Speedos most common?
Brazil has its own version, the sunga, and it’s the most popular choice at Ipanema beach. Meanwhile, in France, the strict guidelines on hygiene and public welfare prescribe speedos in municipal pools; the argument being that baggy swim shorts collect dust and dirt. In Italy, they seem to be a pure matter of style. Speedos are acceptable swimwear in France For men, wearing a speedo-style in French pools is required (and we have heard of many cases of people being thrown out of the pool for wearing swimming “shorts”), but the exact reason raises much speculation. I’ve heard it all come back to sanitation concerns.