Hoodies - Spirit of Freedom

Review by Pierre, one of our interns

A hoodie displays a non-conformist spirit of independence and freedom. It shows that you choose to think for yourself, express your own style including swimwear, and care about sun safety.

Think Different

Swimming in a hoodie is an act of youthful rebellion against a society that is becoming increasingly standardised and normalised to the point of being terminally dull. We support freedom in many ways and swimming in clothes is a harmless expression thereof.

Let's find out why hoodies, tees, and jeans make such great fitness swimwear. Come into the water and we show you why it is so much fun.😅

Spontaneous Swims

Hoodies with jeans or jogging pants make great swimwear for spontaneous swims. Keep your kit on, feel how soft and warm it is, then jump into the water and find out why swimming in these clothes is so much fun. No need to get changed before your swim.

Fitness Swimming

Splashing around in the sea is a great way to stay fit. The extra weight of your wet clothes makes your workout much harder. Staying warm in the water is a pleasant side effect. The hood keeps your head warmer and avoids sunburn. Keep it up when swimming or it fills with water.

Summary

by Pierre, our intern who reviews swimwear and watersports clothes

For this review I recently had the pleasure of swimming fully clothed in jeans with tee-shirt and hoodie, an experience that I never thought would be enjoyable but turned out to be surprisingly fun. This was the first time I went swimming in clothes like this.

The initial wading into the water was an adrenaline rush like no other. It's hard to describe the sensation of feeling when your clothes get soaked through while still wearing them.

The first few strokes were a bit awkward as my jeans and hoodie clung to me, making every movement feel stiff and laboured. But once I got past that initial discomfort, I started to enjoy the unique sensations of swimming in this way. My jeans didn't drag me down or restrict my movements as much as I thought they would; instead, they just added a bit of extra resistance that made every stroke feel like an accomplishment.

And let's not forget the warmth. Being fully clothed in water is surprisingly cozy! The insulation provided by my hoodie and jeans kept me warm even on chilly days. It was also interesting to note how much easier it was to stay in the water for longer periods without feeling cold or uncomfortable.

When I came out, the clothes felt heavy for a while, until most of the water had drained out after about 10 minutes. It took a bit of effort to wring them out properly, but once I did, my jeans and hoodie were as good as new.

Overall, I'm hooked on this unique swimwear combination now. There's something undeniably fun about swimming in jeans and hoodie that I never knew existed until now. This is great swimwear which I now enjoy wherever I can.