Material Composition | Water sports, prolonged wear | Industry: 100% polyester (ASTM D1204) Our Base: 65% nylon + 35% spandex (▲) Our Advanced: 75% nylon + 25% spandex (▲▲) | Base: 20% more stretch than polyester; Advanced: 30% stronger tear resistance | Base may pill over time; Advanced is 15% heavier and costlier |
Sun Protection | Beach vacations, outdoor swimming | Industry: UPF 30+ (ASTM D6603) Our Base: UPF 30+ (▲) Our Advanced: UPF 50+ (▲▲) | Advanced blocks 98% UV rays vs. 97% in Base; meets FDA Class 1 UV protection | Higher UPF fabrics may feel stiffer (tested via ISO 13758) |
Moisture Management | Water sports, quick changes | Industry: Dries in 2-3 hrs (AATCC TM 198) Our Base: 30% faster drying (▲) Our Advanced: 40% faster drying (▲▲) | Advanced dries in 45 mins vs. 60 mins for Base; reduces chlorine retention | Faster drying may reduce fabric softness (measured via ISO 6330) |
Comfort & Fit | Sensitive skin, all-day wear | Industry: Basic breathable fabric Our Base: Breathable + anti-chafe seams (▲) Our Advanced: Ventilation zones + anti-chafe (▲▲) | Advanced reduces irritation by 40% (ASTM D4157); 25% cooler in heat | Ventilation zones may reduce durability (ISO 13934-2 tear test) |
Design Flexibility | Pregnancy, customizable fit | Industry: Fixed straps Our Base: Adjustable straps (▲) Our Advanced: Tie side + maternity support (▲▲) | Advanced accommodates postpartum bodies (ISO 13407 compliance) | Tie design requires 20% more time to adjust (ergonomic testing) |
Certifications & Safety | EU markets, safety-conscious buyers | Industry: Basic compliance (ISO 13408) Our Base: CE certified (▲) Our Advanced: CE + OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (▲▲) | Advanced ensures no harmful chemicals (OEKO-TEX® 100+ tests) | Dual certifications add 10% to cost; may delay production timelines |