Apparel
All our swimsuits and swim caps come from Poco Loco. Here is information about sizing, swimsuit care, returns and exchanges from their website and fliers.
Sizing
Competitive swimwear sizing guide
Selecting the correct swimsuit size can be challenging, especially athletes new to competitive swimming. Sizing swimwear using only waist and chest measurement will get you headed in the right direction.
How to take proper swimsuit measurements
Taking fresh measurements and matching them to a swimsuit size chart is the best approach for a great fit.
Take measurements on bare skin
Use a soft tape to measure. No rulers - no metal take measurements - soft tape only!
Tape should lay flat, without indenting skin.
Gentlemen
Measure 1" below your navel to determinate your waist size. Waist measurement equate to the suit size
Do NOT use the pants size shortcut!
Chest and Hips
All bodies are different, and women with greater variations between chest and hip size may want to consider downsizing or upsizing as followers:
Small chest / large hips - consider upsizing above chest measurement guidelines.
Big chest / small hips - consider downsizing above chest measurement guidelines.
What NOT to do
Don't reference a size from an old swimsuit!
Old swimsuits can be streched out and will not index your current sizing needs.
Department store swimsuits brands are not designated or cut to fit like fitness swimwear.
Sizes can vary across brands & swim cuts change over time.
Don't let someone else order from you!
Don't use your pants waist size for buying a gentlemen suit.
How can I tell if my swimsuit is too big or small?
Too BIG suit - material is wrinkled or bagging.
Bag = Drag! Any bag or wrinkles will cause unwanted drag during your race or workout.
Women
Scooping at neck occurs when holding a "streamline" position.
Suit strap can be raised to ear height.
The open part of suit back lifts off the skin.
Too Small suit
It causes excessive muffin topping anywhere on the body.
Your chest is spilling out of suit.
Swimsuit care
Always follow swimsuit care and instructions for the given swimsuit.
Here are just some general tips:
Rinse ASAP (chlorine and body oils are not good for swimsuits)
Do NOT use hot water! Even hot tub water is too hot for the special fibers used in swimsuits.
Hand-wash only. Machine hand-wash still can damage the suit (especially stretch during rolling with other clothes in the washer)
If you want to use soap, use only soap or detergent meant for delicates. Regular detergent is just too harsh. At the end make sure the suit is throughly rinsed and no soap is left on the swimsuit.
Do not wring the last drop of water. Doing so can extensively stretch the suit's fibers and seams. Instead you can roll the suit in a towel and squeeze the water of into the towel.
Make sure the swimsuit drys completely before it is put away. Avoid sunshine to dry the suit.
Rotate suits if possible. It take up to twenty-four hours for the memory fabric to regain its shape back.
Goggles
Fit is the most important aspect of swim goggles. They can leak or cause headaches if they aren't the proper fit. A quick test to see if they are the proper fit is to press the lens over your eyes without using the strap. If the goggles stay in place for a second after you let go, they should work fine for you once you get the strap adjusted. Make sure the goggles fit comfortably on the bridge of your nose. You should keep a back-up pair of goggles in your swim bag as well; goggles are known to break while swimmers are consistently adjusting them. To care for goggles, simply allow them to fully dry between practices to discourage mildew and bacteria growth. Keep them out of direct sunlight and heat so the lenses won't distort.
Swim Caps
Swim Caps are worn by both girls and boys. They reduce drag in the water. Silicone caps are long lasting and comfortable. Silicone caps keep hair relatively dry and also keep goggle straps from slipping. To Care for your swim cap, rinse it in clear water after each use and allow it to air dry.