Common materials include polyester blends and nylon/spandex blends; some styles also use recycled polyester blends.
Trunks commonly have built‑in mesh brief liners or polyester linings, while women's pieces and one‑piece swimsuits may include removable cups or full lining.
Some kids' checkered trunks include UPF 50+ sun protection plus quick‑dry, water‑repellent fabrics with a bit of stretch.
Care varies by style: many kids' trunks list machine wash and tumble dry, while women's swim pieces often recommend hand wash and line dry or laying flat to dry.
Coverage varies by style: many kids' trunks offer full coverage, women's bikini bottoms typically list classic coverage, and one‑piece swimsuits are often described as medium coverage.
Patterns are described as checkered or checkers, gingham, racing‑themed checkered prints, and even orange checkered variations.