Solestrom's new nano-bikini doesn't hold water

Last year the brain trust in Zurich announced their high-tech leisure suit that never gets wet, and now Solestrom International (the UV-detecting bikini company) has announced its own water-repellent nano-material. Called Sun Dry, each fiber of the new fabric is surrounded by an invisible barrier that allows water to pass through it rather than being absorbed into it. Essentially, the swimwear can't soak up liquid, is resistant to chlorine, and is rated SPF 50. Running the gamut from black to maroon to red, the clothing is in the $29 - $99 price range. Perfect for your next trip to Rockaway Beach.

[Via Telegraph]

[sullivan504 Posted Mar 7th 2009 12:48PM]

Thanks a lot, engadget. Now I can't get the Ramones out of my head.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 8th 2009 1:03AM]

-as if you ever could before.

:)

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 9th 2009 2:22PM]

That's okay, give it two minutes and they'll be done.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 12:53PM]

So you could pee right though it?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 12:54PM]

Thought the same thing XD

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 12:58PM]

I have a feeling that the chemicals in your pee would stay behind... even if the liquid passes through.

So you could do it, but it'll smell after and maybe fuck up your skin.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 4:35PM]

@Technophile : I don't think these are made from a reverse osmosis membrane...

[petepete Posted Mar 7th 2009 1:08PM]

that invisible person has a massive wedgie

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 8th 2009 12:08AM]

not to mention camel toe

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 1:18PM]

I am not buying any until they make one in the old school [really old school] mens' style like a weight lifters outfit.

[petepete Posted Mar 7th 2009 1:34PM]

like these?
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=31141858

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 1:43PM]

Those are sweet, I was thinking of something like this...

http://u1.ipernity.com/10/40/00/3544000.6de9c7f5.l.jpg

[telepheedian Posted Mar 7th 2009 2:14PM]

Thanks for making me think of this guy: http://elockhart.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345250b669e200e5538d91cf8834-320pi

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 3:54PM]

I'm not sure I can handle that kind of responsibility.
Isn't it amazing what people thought was cool in the 70's!

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 9th 2009 4:15AM]

Those full body swim suits for men need more navy/white stripes.

[va jj Posted Mar 7th 2009 1:22PM]

so it will not hold your pee under water?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 1:54PM]

Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum
The sun is out and I want some.
Its not hard, not far to reach
We can hitch a ride
To rockaway beach.
Up on the roof, out on the street
Down in the playground the hot concrete
Bus ride is too slow
They blast out the disco on the radio
Rock rock rockaway beach
Rock rock rockaway beach
We can hitch a ride
To rockaway beach
Its not hard, not far to reach
We can hitch a ride
To rockaway beach.

Rip guys

[Wwhat Posted Mar 7th 2009 1:59PM]

hmm, but is that sexy? An always dry item, sound a bit boring and not in the spirit of things.

[Mark Larson Posted Mar 7th 2009 2:08PM]

Those men's trunks (and Bayard's one especially) remind me of the 50's. In a bad way.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 8th 2009 10:38PM]

They are called Jammers. They have come to be with the advent of the "better than skin" material used by swimmers today. You saw the pant suits, overall, and full body suits used in the Olympics. However, they are expensive and these are used by people like high school and club swimmers who can't afford the larger suits.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 2:29PM]

I've heard of this miraculous material. I think it's called "polyester"

[Phil P Posted Mar 7th 2009 2:30PM]

nano-bikini does not live up to its name >: |

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 8th 2009 10:41AM]

Here you go Phil, here's a better Nano bikini:

http://wickedweasel.com/en-us/bikinis/457-71-312

(probably nsfw)

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 2:39PM]

Ok, so that is the most one-piece bikini I think I have ever seen.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 6:19PM]

I agree. They should have used the picture that is on their contact page.

[GodCent Posted Mar 7th 2009 2:48PM]

So if my girlfriend was to by accidentally wear this swimsuit inside out would she inflate like the blueberry girl in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?

[Eternal Density Posted Mar 8th 2009 6:19AM]

She accidentally the whole bikini?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 8th 2009 9:04AM]

If it's rated at only SPF 50, does that mean you get an all over tan while wearing it?

[dalekg Posted Mar 7th 2009 5:10PM]

how did you know we're going to rockaway beach for my wife's birthday? engadget is stalking me!

[Sachin Posted Mar 7th 2009 6:28PM]

somehow, when i heard the phrase "nano-bikini," this is not what i had in mind.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 8th 2009 5:22PM]

I imagined something a little more, eh, fun...

[evangi23 Posted Mar 8th 2009 12:23AM]

Same. I was thinking some ultra small bikini.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 6:39PM]

interesting. i may even buy one. can't seem to place where the gadget in this is.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 7:52PM]

I am thinking that it must be the invisible barrier that lets water pass through it that each thread is surrounded by.

I mean that's an invention 'the barrier that let's stuff through". I suppose it doesn't let it stay. So its like the bouncer that kicks you out if u try and stay for a few drinks.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 7th 2009 10:40PM]

What, no wet t-shirt contests in the future?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 8th 2009 4:15AM]

This material is going to make for some awesome SEAL-type wetsuits. If it hasn't already.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 8th 2009 8:50PM]

divers sometimes pee in their suit to stay warm

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 8th 2009 5:01PM]

ok..like i live by Rockaway beach and you Are NOT going in there in one of those. trust me

[mynk Posted Mar 8th 2009 10:37PM]

this should work the other way around so those little twelve year olds dont pee in the pool