Mens Swimwear - An Almost to Breif History
Mens Swimwear has over time developed roughly in parallel to women's, basically with the shorts becoming progressivley smaller, and turning eventually into the ever popular "speedo" style. And more typically in recent years we are seeing that Thongs and G-Strings are becoming more popular on our beaches especially in the more tropical reaches. and we have seen a sharp rise in Board shorts since the 1990's where there seem to be going the other way and getting longer and worn lower down the hip than other types of shorts and Mens Swimwear.
In Classical antiques dating back to the Roman era most swimming and bathing was done nude. However in Murals found in Pompeii men were depicted wearing coverings around there hips not to dissimliar to a g-string. After this, the appreance of any thing resmebelling Mens Swimwear as we know it now is patchy to say the least.
Mens Swimwear incarnation's can also be found in other cultures, in japan the men used to were a loincloth type garment know as a fundoshi. In the 18th century a rather long figure hugging wool garment was developed with long sleeves that would not rise up or become transapent whilst bathing was used for many years, very similar to long underwear.
Here is a rundown of what Mens Swimwear you may find on your trips to the beach this year: The Thong, its style varies slighlty to do with pouch design, materials, colors and the way the back is designed variations inlcude Y-back, V-back and T-back variations. The G-string, offering minimum coverage front and back. Boardshorts, A contempary classic coming from surfing roots into the mainstream usually worn low on the hips and down to the knee. Swimming Shorts or trunks, most French swimming pools forbid these for sanitary reasons. Jammers: A type of Mens Swimwear worn more by competitive athletes to gain speed advantages, usually made of nylon, lycra or spandex materialsand designed to reduce water resistance the provide coverage from mid-waist right down to the knee. speedos the other competitve classic that found it's way into the main stream.
We have a range of luxury Mens Swimwear that is durable, trendy and quick drying for any occasion. Feel free to have a look around and if you have any questions please get in contact with your questions we will be more than happy to help.
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