Aqualab, the Speedo research & development team, has looked at the evolution of swimsuits and forecasted technological advancements to create Fastskin4.0

The concept includes:

 

• individually tailored suits made using 3D body scanning  

• bio-engineered fabrics, using genetically modified bacteria, that biodegrade 80% of the suit at the end of its life

• an adaptive Smart Lock seals make it easy to slip on and off, with customised compression

• AI Live Coach monitors the athlete’s vitals pre, during and post races and provide live coaching on technique, position and pace. This will be powered through the Energy harvesting fabric, which converts every race into energy.  

Dr Rob Blenkinsopp, head of Aqualab R&D, said: “For 20 years, our Fastskin series has taken inspiration from everywhere we look, from the natural world to outer space. 

"This was about seeing what’s possible in another two decades and the result is Fastskin 4.0. The future is about to get very fast.”