How to Buy Swim Trunks

All swim trunks are not created equal and are usually not returnable once you take them home from the store. For this reason, it is imperative you take time to try them on and make sure they fit right before buying them. Here are steps to guide you through the purchase of your next pair of swim trunks.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Select the style of swim trunks you prefer from the three main styles available in most stores. Choose between board shorts, medium length swim trunks, or bikini type (usually referred to by the brand name, Speedo). The board short is a longer short that flows to the knee. Choose the medium length if you are looking for thigh to knee length swim trunk. Choose the speedo type bathing attire if you are looking for a competitive advantage.

2. Determine the material that best fits your needs. Choose nylon or polyester for a quicker drying swim trunk. These are best used when your swim trunk is doubling as shorts. These are also less likely to fade due to less absorption of chemical ladened water. Choose a heavier material for other times.

3. Pick swim trunks with well-sealed pockets if you are going to be responsible for money or keys. Choose between Velcro, zipper or a simple flap. The zipper will be the best way to protect the keys, but it also adds weight to the shorts. The weight will cause most lighter fabrics to sag or fall down.

4. Decide whether you want a pair of swim trunks with a lining or without a lining. Linings are usually of a net type material and are best worn if the swimmer is used to a tighter brief underwear. Add protection and comfort and evade small sea creatures with a net lining.

Tips & Warnings

• The no-return policy at most stores is not because they are trying to sell you a less than perfect pair of swim trunks. It is because the swim trunk fabric is exposed to pool chlorine and salt water, which can damage them. Also, swim trunks are treated like underwear, which is also not returnable.
• Nylon and polyester swim trunks are more likely to collect air bubbles and release them at the most inopportune times.