Swim News is courtesy of Dolfin Swimwear, a SwimSwam partner.
Dolfin Swimwear, renowned as the world’s best training suit manufacturer, will release the world’s first 4-Stage Framing System integrated in the latest advancement in competition swimwear –Titanium™. Released today from the Dolfin global headquarters, the Titanium™ technology represents years of fabric development, fit refinement, and the relentless pursuit to fuse function with advanced fabrics.
“I’ve never felt anything that holds me so firmly, but feels like a feather when it’s in my hand.” says 2014 US Olympian, and reigning Golden Goggle Perseverance Award recipient Andrew Gemmell. “Dolfin made this so strong and so light. I don’t know how they did it……..I’m just glad they did.”
Built into 4 stages, Titanium’s integrated system provides leading fused fabric compression, streamline support, and lowers the overall drag coefficient.
- Stage 1 – Welded Chassis: Long-axis control welding provides unmatched control to major muscle groups and stabilizes water displacement zones on the human form. Titanium™ provides the maximum allowed welding per 2015 FINA rules
- Stage 2 – Booster Shield Liner: Compression wrapping over larger muscle zones adds to the control initiated with the welded. Muscle return and vibration reduction are achieved, while augmenting compression and streamlining
- Stage 3 – HydroLock™ Weave: A Dolfin exclusive, industry first 3D profile woven monofilament, provides uncompromised compression and the highest rated strength-to-weight ratio. HydroLock™ delivers maximum tensile strength across all directions of the human form, with a dramatically low-friction surface.
- Stage 4 – Vapor Block: Each Titanium™ fiber is coached with a superhydrophobic application, decreasing water absorbency as well as drag.
“Titanium™ represents the most advanced technology I’ve ever seen in swimwear.” states 6 time US Olympic Coach and Director of Technical Performance, Mark Schubert. “We’ve made great demands on this fabric and what all coaches and athletes now require. Every independent test result proves that Titanium™ represents the new level of what athletes should expect.”
Dolfin Titanium™ will be available soon at select dealers and www.dolfinswimwear.com
my daughter really liked the dolfin platinum 2 but we had issues with the stitching coming loose after only a couple wears on more than one suit. The last time during finals at a big meet she was doing breaststroke and the stitching had came loose to the point her hands were getting caught and pulling it out more. I’m hoping this new suit is more reliable. I’m hesitant to buy again.
When is something going to be done about goggles and cap?
Art W.
Art – Dolfin is new to the elite competitive market, but, of course, a well established company with a 75 year history. I’ve been informed they are developing goggles for 2016. In the meantime, have you seen their VICTOR GOGGLE? http://dolfinswimwear.com/shop/accessories/victor-goggle-black/