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Simply so, can you use scuba fabric for swimwear?

Swimwear fabric should be composed of 100%man-made fibers. Natural fibers such as cotton will absorbwater, making it an impractical choice. Look for fabricsthat are mostly composed of nylon (from 80% to 90%) but also have asignificant amount of Lycra or spandex (10% to 20%).

Subsequently, question is, is scuba fabric breathable? Worth bearing in mind breathability when pickingthis fabric, you might not want to wear a clingyscuba dress on a hot day! > It doesn't have to be usedjust for tight fitting dresses, you can create a nice drapey effectwith scuba. The fabric is thick, so extra attentionto pressing will give the best results.

Similarly, you may ask, what kind of fabric is scuba?

Scuba fabric is the fashion version of neoprene,the skin-tight fabric used by scuba divers.Scuba is a double-knit fabric, usually made ofPolyester mixed with either Lycra or Spandex.

Can you iron scuba material?

Feel free to iron it as you would anyother polyester knit. It's just twice the thickness. However ittends not to wrinkle or crease, and your going to find it moredifficult to iron the bulk out of your seams so youmay or may not wish to use one. As with any fabric,we recommend you prewash.