Three ways to make your swimsuit last forever

High-performance suits are aimed at consumers who train in a pool or regularly swim for exercise. They're also built for longevity: Lands’ End has its AquaFitness collection, Tyr has Durafast suits and Speedo offers its Endurance line, which are all touted to last longer than the average suit. The trade-off comes with styling — these suits are basic at best — and fit, as most are made with the more durable, and chlorine resistant, polyester. However, Lands’ End’s Casper added, “All suits will begin to breakdown over time.”

The bottom line is that if you’re go to the pool or beach a couple times a week and take reasonable care of your suit by washing it out, there’s no reason your Lands’ End swimsuit or comparably-priced number shouldn’t last “a full season at least,” Casper admitted. However, she added that Lands’ End stands behind its suits, which range from $39.50 to $109. “If there’s a suit that does not stand up to your expectations, you can return it for another, period.

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