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Effective September 1, 2009, all swimwear worn in
swimming competitions sanctioned
under the authority of Swimming Canada must conform to the January
1, 2010 FINA
swimwear approval guidelines as listed below.
MATERIAL – The material of swimwear will
definitively be constituted only by textile fabric(s). The FINA
definition of “textile” currently is: “Material
consisting of, natural and/or synthetic, individual and non-
consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving,
knitting, and/or braiding.”
SHAPE – MEN: swimwear shall not extend
above the navel or below the knee. WOMEN: swimwear shall not cover
the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below knee. No
zippers or other fastening system is allowed.
USE – Swimmers shall wear only one
swimsuit, taping is not permitted.
CONSISTENCY – Swimwear effectively
manufactured and used shall correspond to and be fully consistent
with FINA approved samples. Any modification before use (including
impregnation) is prohibited. Moreover, there shall be no
variation/modification for individual swimmers.
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