Technical Swimsuit Policy

Effective 1 September 2022, swimmers aged 13 years and under are not permitted to wear technical swimsuits at any competition licensed or registered by Scottish Swimming that takes place in Scotland.

Traditional one-piece race suits for females, as well as briefs and trunks for male swimmers, are NOT defined as tech suits and will be permitted.

FINA-approved knee length suits and jammers will also be permitted provided they are NOT manufactured using fabric with water-repellent properties or use any bonded or taped seams, regardless of fabric used to make the rest of the suit.

A technical suit is defined as one made of water repellent and compressive materials, with leg grippers and taped seams.

Permitted – chlorine resistant fabric but not compressive,  

For further details see: Swimsuits | Scottish Swimming