Discover the uv swimwear for children from Swim Essentials
At Swim Essentials we have a unique UV protecting children's swimming line developed with the most fun prints and the best protection. The clothing protects your child from the harmful effects of the sun when it's playing outside. The skin of young children is sensitive, our clothing with UPF50+ protects the sensitive skin from getting burned or damaged in the sun. We offer different clothing pieces for girls and boys. For girls we have, among others, bikinis, Rashguards, and swimming T-shirts. For boys we offer, among others, swim shorts, swim boxers, swimsuits, and swim T-shirts. All our clothing pieces are fully UV-resistant. In addition to our clothing line, we offer the additional accessories like swim diapers, sun hat, sun cap, water shoes, and sandals to make the outfit complete.
Fully protect your child from the sun
To protect your child from the sun is extremely important. Besides the use of sun crème with a high protection factor of SPF 30 or 50, wearing uv protective clothing is essential on the beach or at the pool. With our UV swimwear you are assured of the ultimate uv protection. In our collection you can find a wide selection of uv protective swimwear, variable from uv swim shorts, uv swim T-shirts and to uv sun hats. With all the items together, you can protect your child from top to bottom from the sun. All the swimwear has UPF50+ protection factor, this protects 5 times better than a normal white T-shirt.
Produced in our own atelier – Made in Holland
A part of our swimwear collection is produced in our own atelier in Holland. In this way, we try to keep our ecological footprint as small as possible. The products in our clothing line produced in the Netherlands can be recognized by the label ‘Made in Holland’.
Nice to match with…
All the Swim Essentials UV swimwear has a unique design with fun and special prints. You can find the different prints on different products. With the different products with the same prints you can create the most fun matching outfits! For example, we have the floral love print. With this print we offer swimsuits, water shoes, and a sun hat. If you combine all the items, you can create an outfit that matches perfectly!
Good to know
Frequently asked questions: Swimwear
What does UPF 50+ mean in children's swimwear?
UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and shows how much UV radiation a fabric blocks. UPF 50+ is the highest class: the fabric blocks more than 98% of UV radiation. Almost all Swim Essentials UV swimwear has UPF 50+, so covered skin is protected while your child plays in and out of the water. Uncovered skin still needs suncream.
Is UV swimwear better than suncream for children?
They work best together. UV swimwear protects the skin it covers all day and does not need reapplying. Suncream protects the face, hands and other uncovered skin, but has to be reapplied after swimming and towelling off. Long sleeves, a sun hat and shade in the middle of the day add extra protection.
How do you care for UV swimwear?
Rinse the swimwear with fresh water after every swim to remove chlorine, salt and suncream. Then wash it according to the care label and let it dry flat or on a hanger, out of direct sunlight. Avoid wringing it out hard. That way the fabric and the prints keep looking good for longer.
How do I choose the right size of swimwear online?
Our swimwear sizes follow your child's height in centimetres, for example 86/92 or 110/116. Our UV swim shirts run from 62/68 to 146/152, roughly 3 months to 12 years. Measure your child and choose the size that includes their height. If your child is between two sizes, the larger size gives more room to grow.
Is there sustainable swimwear with UV protection?
Yes, for part of the range. Several Swim Essentials swim boxers and swim diapers have an outer layer of 82% recycled polyester and 18% elastane, and those swim boxers have UPF 50+. The long-sleeved Crabby UV swim shirt is also made from recycled materials. Each product page lists the material under the key features. Sturdy swimwear that is rinsed and washed with care also lasts longer.
What is UV swimwear for children made of?
Most of our UV swimwear is made from a stretchy blend of polyester and elastane, usually 80% polyester and 20% elastane or 82% polyester and 18% elastane. The fabric is soft, fits snugly and dries quickly. For part of the swim boxers and swim diapers the polyester is recycled. The exact material is listed under the key features of each product.
Can you mix and match Swim Essentials swimwear in the same print?
Yes, that is exactly the idea. Many prints come back on several products: the Seastar print, for example, is available as a UV swim shirt, swim shorts, swim boxer, sun hat and water shoes. Green Leopard, Jungle and Crabby also appear on swimwear, accessories and shoes. That makes it easy to put together a complete summer look for your child, or to dress siblings in the same print.
