The Historical Review of Swimsuits (Part Two)
3. Technology and competition have become the new generation of swimsuits
The competition in the Olympic Games has gradually shifted from the physical, technical and tactical struggles to the scientific and technological competition of clothing, tools and other items. In swimming, the second most important sport for gold metals, the scientific and technological competition is increasing day by day. Swimsuits that reduce the resistance of athletes in the water have brought a profound impact on the development of swimsuits. In 1984, new improvements were made to the tailoring of the shoulders and waist of the swimwear in the Los Angeles Olympics, and its performance was improved. At the Seoul Olympics in 1988, a company in the United States launched a "Hercules" swimsuit containing polyurethane fibers and ultra-fine nylon fibers, which not only reduced the weight of the swimsuit, but also achieved almost perfect two-way stretchability and overall smoothness.
In the 1990s, the design of the swimsuit tended to be discreet. In 2000, sharkskin swimsuits appeared in the swimming world. It has become a new form of "tech doping". This kind of swimsuit not only perfectly shows the fitness and beauty of athletes, but also a high-tech competition field for swimming. The first-generation sharkskin swimsuits have long sleeves, high necklines and length to the ankle. The upper and lower part is pulled tight and close to the body by the zipper in the middle of the back, and the seamless stitching is used to connect the swimsuit to the maximum elasticity, which greatly reduces the resistance of the water, and improves the sports performance by 3% to 7%.
Granular dots are provided on the fabric of the second-generation sharkskin swimsuit to increase elasticity and reduce resistance, but it pays more attention to the fitness between the swimsuit and the human body, which can reduce water resistance by 30%. The overall functional effect is improved by 7.5% compared with the first generation. 47 of the swimmers who won medals at the 2004 Athens Olympics wore the second-generation sharkskin swimsuit. Speedo company developed the third-generation sharkskin swimmer in 2007, which is waterproof and ultra-light. The material is oxygen-proof elastic yarn and characteristic nylon yarn. Its elasticity is 15% higher than that of similar products, which can reduce muscle vibration and energy loss, and helps athletes from all over the world break 21 world records this year. The fourth-generation sharkskin swimsuits blew a record-breaking whirlwind at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 25 swimming world records were broken, and 23 swimmers were wearing this swimsuit. Phelps, the best spokesperson, won 8 gold medals. Sharkskin swimwear has undergone 4 reforms in just 8 years, and each generation of wearers has a free and comfortable feeling when swimming.
The development of high-tech swimwear is advancing with each passing day, and the performance of athletes has skyrocketed. High-tech swimsuits not only become swimmers' weapons, but also become another form of doping, which goes against the nature of swimming without external force. In the face of great public pressure, FINA issued the "Dubai Charter" in 2009 to regulate the swimsuits used by players in competitions and ordered that there would be a complete ban on high-tech swimsuits from January 1, 2010. In 2012, "AQUA FORCE INFINITI", which uses the concept of recycling energy to recycle athletes' power, was launched. In 2013, Arina created the Arnc3032 men's and Arn2000wn women's swimsuits for professional athletes with a distinct sense of design to help complete the smooth swimming process. In 2014, Arena created the ARN-2000W swimsuit for professional female swimmers, which made the athletes feel light in the water, stabilized the muscles, and supported the high-level competition. The development of swimwear, science and technology are closely related, which influence each other, and promote each other. The principle of competitive fairness should be followed to provide a condition for athletes from different countries and regions to create the best sports performance.
4. Conclusion
As the carrier of swimming, swimwear plays an irreplaceable role in the spread, development and popularization of swimming. Swimsuits will save the energy of athletes to the greatest extent, stimulate their greatest potential, and show a perfect streamlined body shape in the competitive arena. Athletes not only feel comfortable and casual, but also can visually reflect the harmonious beauty of sports and clothing, expressing technology and cultural elements and national characteristics. Swimsuits are used in public swimming pools to meet people's different needs, reflecting the development of modern society that is personalized, fashionable and diversified, especially with the appearance of dress-style swimsuits. Boldly combine hollowing, lace and other clothing elements with gold stamping, sexy, elegance and others, so that the European classical and modern atmosphere harmoniously mix; highlight the elegance of women, which has become popular among the public.
The competition in the Olympic Games has gradually shifted from the physical, technical and tactical struggles to the scientific and technological competition of clothing, tools and other items. In swimming, the second most important sport for gold metals, the scientific and technological competition is increasing day by day. Swimsuits that reduce the resistance of athletes in the water have brought a profound impact on the development of swimsuits. In 1984, new improvements were made to the tailoring of the shoulders and waist of the swimwear in the Los Angeles Olympics, and its performance was improved. At the Seoul Olympics in 1988, a company in the United States launched a "Hercules" swimsuit containing polyurethane fibers and ultra-fine nylon fibers, which not only reduced the weight of the swimsuit, but also achieved almost perfect two-way stretchability and overall smoothness.
In the 1990s, the design of the swimsuit tended to be discreet. In 2000, sharkskin swimsuits appeared in the swimming world. It has become a new form of "tech doping". This kind of swimsuit not only perfectly shows the fitness and beauty of athletes, but also a high-tech competition field for swimming. The first-generation sharkskin swimsuits have long sleeves, high necklines and length to the ankle. The upper and lower part is pulled tight and close to the body by the zipper in the middle of the back, and the seamless stitching is used to connect the swimsuit to the maximum elasticity, which greatly reduces the resistance of the water, and improves the sports performance by 3% to 7%.
Granular dots are provided on the fabric of the second-generation sharkskin swimsuit to increase elasticity and reduce resistance, but it pays more attention to the fitness between the swimsuit and the human body, which can reduce water resistance by 30%. The overall functional effect is improved by 7.5% compared with the first generation. 47 of the swimmers who won medals at the 2004 Athens Olympics wore the second-generation sharkskin swimsuit. Speedo company developed the third-generation sharkskin swimmer in 2007, which is waterproof and ultra-light. The material is oxygen-proof elastic yarn and characteristic nylon yarn. Its elasticity is 15% higher than that of similar products, which can reduce muscle vibration and energy loss, and helps athletes from all over the world break 21 world records this year. The fourth-generation sharkskin swimsuits blew a record-breaking whirlwind at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 25 swimming world records were broken, and 23 swimmers were wearing this swimsuit. Phelps, the best spokesperson, won 8 gold medals. Sharkskin swimwear has undergone 4 reforms in just 8 years, and each generation of wearers has a free and comfortable feeling when swimming.
The development of high-tech swimwear is advancing with each passing day, and the performance of athletes has skyrocketed. High-tech swimsuits not only become swimmers' weapons, but also become another form of doping, which goes against the nature of swimming without external force. In the face of great public pressure, FINA issued the "Dubai Charter" in 2009 to regulate the swimsuits used by players in competitions and ordered that there would be a complete ban on high-tech swimsuits from January 1, 2010. In 2012, "AQUA FORCE INFINITI", which uses the concept of recycling energy to recycle athletes' power, was launched. In 2013, Arina created the Arnc3032 men's and Arn2000wn women's swimsuits for professional athletes with a distinct sense of design to help complete the smooth swimming process. In 2014, Arena created the ARN-2000W swimsuit for professional female swimmers, which made the athletes feel light in the water, stabilized the muscles, and supported the high-level competition. The development of swimwear, science and technology are closely related, which influence each other, and promote each other. The principle of competitive fairness should be followed to provide a condition for athletes from different countries and regions to create the best sports performance.
4. Conclusion
As the carrier of swimming, swimwear plays an irreplaceable role in the spread, development and popularization of swimming. Swimsuits will save the energy of athletes to the greatest extent, stimulate their greatest potential, and show a perfect streamlined body shape in the competitive arena. Athletes not only feel comfortable and casual, but also can visually reflect the harmonious beauty of sports and clothing, expressing technology and cultural elements and national characteristics. Swimsuits are used in public swimming pools to meet people's different needs, reflecting the development of modern society that is personalized, fashionable and diversified, especially with the appearance of dress-style swimsuits. Boldly combine hollowing, lace and other clothing elements with gold stamping, sexy, elegance and others, so that the European classical and modern atmosphere harmoniously mix; highlight the elegance of women, which has become popular among the public.
