07/08/2026
In the 1920s, European competitive swimmers like Annette Kellerman popularized one-piece suits made from elastic wool and jersey, but a lesser-known shift came in the 1930s when swimsuit makers began using rayon blends and stretchy silk cuts to reduce drag and fit closer to the body—these material experiments laid groundwork for later purpose-built swim fabrics by showing that stretch and smoothness improved performance and modesty simultaneously.
At Fashion Play we source swim pieces that echo those vintage fits but use modern stretch fabrics for comfort, fit, and better wear in water.
https://www.fashionplay.ca
