Patagonia Sun-Protective Fabric Fitness

Bra support

• Low-impact: Best for A/B cups and activities like walking, yoga and strength training
• Medium-impact: Ideal for activities like moderate hiking, skiing, road cycling.
• High-impact: Best for D cup or larger and high-impact activities like running, mountain biking and high-intensity workouts.

Support style

• Compression: Pull-over style compresses breasts against the chest; no built-in cups
• Encapsulation bras: Built-in cups support each breasts separately with minimal compression
• Compression/encapsulation: Combines cups and compression for support and natural shaping

Strap type

• Crisscross: Crosses in the back; often found on low- or medium-support bras
• Tank top: Similar to everyday bras, often with adjustable straps
• Racerback: Straps form a Y shape between shoulder blades for medium- to high-impact activities; may put pressure near neck
• Combination: Adjustable straps convert between styles

Choose your style based on your activity

• One-piece women’s swimsuit: Ideal for bodysurfing, paddle boarding, swimming or other sports where you’ll spend time in the water or ducking waves
• Two-piece women’s swimsuit: Sometimes sold separately so you can customize to suit your sport and body type; easier for bathroom breaks

Decide how much coverage you want and where

• Men’s swim trunks vary in lengths, with inseams from 5 to 10 inches or longer
• Women's bottoms style range from high leg cuts to fuller coverage

Consider other features

• Lined swimsuits help prevent chafing and provide extra coverage
• Quick-drying fabrics make it easy to go from playing in the water to lounging poolside
• Sun-protective fabric helps shield you from harmful ultraviolet rays
• Adjustable straps let you to loosen or tighten the straps to fit your specific body
• Pockets on trunks help hold essentials while paddling or at the beach