# Water-Repelling Swimsuits Sun Dry Swim Bathing Suits Ward Off Wetness By Stratosphere Surfer | Published 2009-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-repellent-swimsuits-sun-dry-swim-bathing-suits-ward-off-wetness References: [sundryswim](http://www.sundryswim.com) & [solestrom](http://www.solestrom.com/) It sounds like an oxymoron: “water-repellent swimsuit.” But it’s for real. The new swimwear line from Sun Dry Swim actually repels water, thanks to its proprietary nanotechnology-enhanced active wear fabric. Wetness simply beads off the fabric and the suits take only seconds to dry. This is a major plus if you don’t have time to change after a swim and you want to jump in the car or sit on the sofa. Or, if you do change, there’s no more carrying a bag of damp bathing suits home from the beach. According to the manufacturer, Sun Dry Technologies, the non-toxic nanotechnology treatment used on the fabric is environmentally-friendly and completely harmless to skin. In addition to men’s and women’s swimsuits, the line also includes children’s bathing suits with an additional feature—an [SPF 50 rating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf-collection). The current line is sold by online retailer Solestrom. More styles and colors are expected to be available in the fall. This nanotechnology-enhanced fabric sounds very promising. Just think—if they could apply this technology to everyday clothing, we’d never have to buy clothes dryers! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-repellent Fabrics:** The development of water-repellent fabrics could lead to a major disruption in the textile industry as it solves the issue of dampness and promotes convenience for users. - **Nanotechnology-enhanced Active Wear:** Nanotechnology-enhanced active wear could become a new norm in the fashion and sports industries due to its eco-friendly and non-toxic features. - **Spf-rated Swimwear for Kids:** SPF-rated swimwear for kids is a growing trend that ensures added protection from the sun's harmful rays while allowing them to enjoy being in the water. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Textile Industry:** This industry could utilize water-repellent fabrics to create products that promote convenience and ease to consumers. - **Sports Industry:** The sports industry could benefit from the use of nanotechnology-enhanced active wear to provide athletes with clothing that enhances performance and comfort. - **Children's Clothing Industry:** The children's clothing industry could take advantage of the growing trend of SPF-rated swimwear to promote safety and health concerns for infants and children in all their clothing lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrophobic Technical Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technical-tee.md) - [Leakproof Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimwear-collections.md) - [Sustainable Ocean Waste Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex.md) - [Collaborative Summer Protective Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-speedo.md) - [Self-Inflating Kids Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swimwear.md) - [Stylish Sun-Protective Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf-collection.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md) - [Hybrid Short Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short.md) - [Performance Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-athletic.md)