Briefs, jammers or shorts: choosing a men's pool swimsuit

Swimmer sitting at the poolside in black jammers, in an indoor pool

Men get three cuts: briefs for the lane, jammers for more coverage, swim shorts for the beach. Here is how they differ.

H2otto briefs: for the lane

H2otto is the BONESWIMMER training brief: compact, with an internal drawcord at the waist and a side height of about 8 cm. Low bulk and a close fit, built for regular pool sessions.

Men's swim briefs

Ucla and Alaska jammers: more coverage

Ucla has the same internal waist drawcord and a side height of about 15 cm: it covers more of the thigh and stays close to the body. Many of its prints are shared with H2otto and Pinup.

Alaska is the jammer from the BONESWIMMER x Vira capsule: low waist and a short, straight-cut leg, in five gradient colours: fuchsia, purple, yellow, turquoise and black.

Men's training jammers · Alaska

Samoa swim shorts: for the beach

Samoa is the beach short: side pockets, elasticated waist and internal drawstring, in lightweight nylon. Made for the sea, the poolside and holidays; for the lane, pick H2otto, Ucla or Alaska.

Samoa swim shorts

The fabric

H2otto and Ucla are made in Speed Line by M.I.T.I., 100% PBT polyester with no elastane: chlorine-resistant, they hold their shape and colour for a long time. The front is lined with Charme by Piutrenove, 82% polyamide and 18% elastane. Alaska is made in Sydney Eco by Carvico, 51% recycled polyester and 49% PBT, also elastane-free.

Sizing

H2otto: clothing size 46 is an L, 48 is an XL and so on. Ucla and Alaska fit snugly and match your clothing size. Not a fan of tight swimwear? Go one size up and you will be comfortable round the thigh too. For Samoa, take your usual size. All the charts are in the Size and care guide.

How to wash it

Rinse the swimsuit in cold water after use and let it air-dry in the shade: the lining and seams last longer.

Every model is in Men's training swimwear.

Products in this article

  • H2otto 403H — Sushi

    Regular price £39.00
    Available in 7 sizes
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  • Ucla 213U — Sushi

    Regular price £40.00
    Available in 6 sizes
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  • Alaska 003A — Black

    Regular price £30.00
    Available in 6 sizes
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  • Samoa N036SMF — Banana

    Regular price £64.00 Sale price£32.00
    Available in 5 sizes
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Frequently asked questions

H2otto briefs or Ucla jammers?

H2otto is the lane brief, about 8 cm at the side; Ucla is the jammer, about 15 cm at the side with more thigh coverage. Both have an internal drawstring at the waist.

Which size should I take?

H2otto: clothing size 46 is an L, 48 an XL. Ucla and Alaska match your clothing size. If you don't like a tight fit, go one size up.

Are Samoa swim shorts right for lane swimming?

Samoa is made for the beach, the poolside and holidays; for lane work choose H2otto, Ucla or Alaska.

Are they chlorine-resistant?

Yes. H2otto and Ucla are made in Speed Line by M.I.T.I., 100% PBT polyester with no elastane; Alaska is 51% recycled polyester and 49% PBT, also elastane-free.

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