Best Chlorine-Resistant Togs for Daily Lap Swimming

Sep 13, 2026 / Oct 5, 2026 · 6 min read · togs swimwear au chlorine-resistant lap-swimming pool-swimwear funkita speedo arena zoggs ·

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Soft stretch or long life: the fabric decides

Two pairs of togs can look identical on the hanger and wear very differently in a chlorinated pool. The difference is the fabric. Funkita, the Australian swim brand, builds its whole range on a polyester fabric that, its FAQ says, "contains no elastane which is the component of elastane-based swimwear that breaks down in chlorinated water." Many leisure swimsuits use exactly that elastane blend, because it is soft and stretchy.

That is the basic trade-off for lap swimmers. The UK swim retailer Ness Swimwear, in its guide to chlorine-resistant fabrics, puts it this way: brands "generally use softer Lycra fabrics for leisure swimmers and more durable polyester fabrics for club swimmers," because chlorine "slowly attacks the fibres of your swimwear ruining the condition and elasticity," making a suit "stretch out of shape and its colour fade."

This guide sets out the named fabrics four brands use, how often each is meant to be worn, and how the brands say to look after them. Fabric names are printed on the label and the product page, so they are the quickest way to tell a training suit from a leisure one.

Funkita and Funky Trunks: C-Infinity

Funkita and its men's label Funky Trunks use one fabric across their swimwear. Funkita's FAQ says its range "utilises our exclusive C-Infinity fabric which is constructed from a superior quality polyester," with no elastane. Its homepage describes C-Infinity as "a premium Italian polyester fabric exclusive to Funkita," and says "the colours don't fade and the swimwear won't lose its shape even after hours in chlorinated water or under the sun."

There is also an eco version. Funkita says Eco C-Infinity is "made from recycled plastic bottles", has "exceptional chlorine resistance, excellent elasticity to maintain its shape and offer firm compression," and is "ideal for frequent pool use for recreational and performance based swimming." Funkita launched in 2004 "with a range of sculpted, chlorine resistant swimwear in vibrant prints," its homepage says.

Speedo: Endurance10 and Endurance+

Speedo has two chlorine-resistant fabrics, and they suit different swimmers. Speedo's own product page for the Endurance+ Medalist swimsuit gives the body fabric as "53% polyester, 47% PBT" and says Endurance+ "resists chlorine and pilling for lasting performance."

Ness Swimwear sets the two side by side:

Endurance10 is "80% polyamide 20% elastane", "ideal for swimmers who swim less than once a week." Ness says it "lasts longer than standard Lycra swimwear" but "is not suited for regular use."
Endurance+ is "perfect for swimmers who visit the pool more than once a week." Ness says it "offers 20 times more fade resistance than conventional swimwear fabrics and improved snag resistance," and is "ideal for club swimmers looking for swimwear that can last all season."

If you swim laps several times a week, Endurance+ is the Speedo label to look for.

Arena: BodyLift, MaxFit and MaxLife

Arena uses three fabrics, which Ness describes as "aimed at leisure, active and club swimmers":

BodyLift (80% nylon, 20% elastane): a shaping fabric "suitable for occasional wear and leisure swimmers," focused "on comfort and appearance rather than endurance."
MaxFit (80% polyamide, 20% elastane): "resistant to chlorine and will outlast standard swimsuits," suited "to regular swimmers visiting the pool 1-2 times a week."
MaxLife (100% polyester): "the ultimate textile for intensive swimmers," with "powerful resistance to chlorine and the sun," and "perfect for swimmers in the pool 3 or more times per week."

Zoggs: Ecolast+

Zoggs, which describes itself as Australian ("Being Aussie means we pretty much love everything to do with the water"), has its own chlorine-resistant fabric, Ecolast+. Its Ecolast+ page describes the fabric as "chlorine proof", "made with recycled plastic bottles", with "shape retention" and "fabric compression", under a "lifetime guarantee" badge with the note "excluding damage caused by improper use." Zoggs does not give a percentage composition or a swims-per-week rating on that page, so check the individual product page for the fabric details.

Matching the fabric to how often you swim

Ness Swimwear's guide ends with a simple match-up of fabric to frequency:

How often you swim	Fabrics Ness suggests
Once a week	Arena BodyLift, Speedo Endurance10
Twice a week	Arena MaxFit
Three or more times a week	Arena MaxLife, Funkita and Funky Trunks C-Infinity, Speedo Endurance+

Ness says the three-plus group "have the highest levels of chlorine resistance and will last a lot longer than the alternatives." Zoggs's Ecolast+ is not in Ness's table; Zoggs itself markets it to "lane swimmer[s]" among others and calls it chlorine proof.

Looking after lap togs

Even chlorine-resistant fabric lasts longer with care. Funkita's FAQ gives a care list for its swimwear:

"Always rinse your swimwear in clean water, or wash with a mild detergent after every use."
"Dry your swimwear in the shade as the damaging rays of the sun will deteriorate the fabric quicker. Don't leave your swimwear rolled in a wet towel all day."
"Avoid regular spas as the combination of heat and chlorine will deteriorate your swimwear more rapidly."
"Avoid contact with sunscreens, perfume, deodorant, tanning products," whose oils "can deteriorate elastic", and rinse thoroughly after use.
Rough surfaces, such as pool edges and concrete, cause "snagging and wear-and-tear."
"Do not iron or tumble dry your swimwear."

Funkita also advises against chlorine-removing washes. "The best way to remove chlorine is to thoroughly rinse and hand wash your swimwear in cold fresh water after use," it says; adding extra chemicals "does not help remove the chlorine and can cause damage to printing or trims."

One more distinction from Funkita: race suits are not training suits. It says performance suits "are only suitable to wear for the shortest time possible on competition day," and "are not designed for continual wear nor exposure to chlorinated water." Its own range shows the difference. The APEX Viper race suit "is made from a Nylon / Elastane fabric and includes a water repellent treatment," which makes it stiff and compressive. The Fast Legs One Piece is "made of Eco C-Infinity (100% polyester)" and "will last longer than the Viper as the fabric doesn't contain elastane." For daily laps, buy a training fabric.

A note on sun protection

Funkita says its polyester fabric "has a UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) of 50+." That is a rating of the fabric. Cancer Council Australia explains that a UPF rating on a garment covers both "the design of the garment (how much skin it covers) and fabric (how much UV it blocks)," and its advice for outdoor pools is to "choose clothing that covers as much skin as possible" and use SPF 50 or 50+ sunscreen on the rest.

Where to buy

All four brands sell direct: Funkita (and Funky Trunks), Speedo Australia (look for Endurance+ on the label), Arena and Zoggs Australia. Each lists the fabric on the product page, so check it against the table above before you buy. For more on the two big competition brands, see our Speedo vs Arena comparison, and for the wider market, our Australian swimwear brands round-up.