Men's swim trunks for the pool and beach: offers from sellers
Pool and beach need different trunks
Beach shorts and training trunks for the pool are made of different fabrics. Chlorinated water quickly “eats” ordinary nylon with elastane: the fabric goes dull, stretches and becomes see-through. For regular swimming look for chlorine-resistant fabric, usually polyester or polyester with elastane, which keeps its shape even after a hundred sessions.
For the beach you can pick quick-drying swim shorts. But for lap swimming many pools require close-fitting styles, so check your pool's rules in advance.
After the pool, don't leave wet trunks in your bag: the chlorine keeps working. Rinse them in fresh water, don't wring them out, and don't dry them on a heater or in direct sun, because heat destroys elastane. That way one pair lasts much longer, which changes the real price a lot.
One more thing to know: many trunks look the same from outside, but the seams and the inner lining differ. For long training sessions choose flat seams that don't rub and a drawcord or waistband that holds firmly through starts and turns.
The cut depends on the purpose
- Briefs – the classic sports model for swimming and competitions, with minimal water resistance;
- Boxers and jammers – longer, covering the thighs; jammers are chosen for training and races;
- Swim shorts – looser, for the beach and leisure, with an inner mesh lining;
What to put in your request
- Cut – briefs, boxers, jammers, swim shorts;
- Size – S/M/L or a number, and better still your waist and hip measurements;
- Purpose – pool, competitions, beach;
- Brand – for example Speedo or Arena, or any;
- Fabric – chlorine-resistant, quick-drying;
- Colour – plain without prints, or the opposite;
- Delivery city and budget – for example, courier delivery to your door.
Example: “I'm looking for men's swim boxers for the pool, size M (waist 82 cm), chlorine-resistant fabric, navy blue with no prints, preferably Speedo or Arena. Courier delivery to Singapore, budget up to $23.”
How to compare offers
Check the fabric content on the label and in the photos. Ask whether the item is original or a replica if you want a particular brand, and whether you can return it if the size is wrong. Size charts differ between brands, so go by measurements in centimetres, not by the letter.
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Common mistakes
People use beach shorts for training and end up with stretched fabric by the end of the season. They go only by the letter size.
See also briefs and socks for your everyday wardrobe.
