Speedo chooses novel coating for ‘fastest’ suit yet
16/11/2023
In collaboration with coatings provider Lamoral Space Tech, Speedo has produced its lowest water absorption and most durable water repellent suits yet.
Fastskin LZR Intent 2.0 uses a fusion of three textured fabric zones, along with bonded seams and compressive dual layers in targeted areas to streamline, increase power and reduce drag.
The Fastskin LZR Valor 2.0 now has six times more durable water repellency, with compression that allows freedom of movement with stability and support.
The Speedo Aqualab team has taken inspiration from space travel following on from its original LZR Racer suit, which saw NASA feed into the design of the suit.
Worn by world champions such as Caeleb Dressel (USA), Emma McKeon (AUS) and Adam Peaty (GBR), since 2019, swimmers competing in Speedo Fastskin suits have broken 52% of all individual swimming world records, including 75% in 2023. Additionally, at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics 61% of gold medals and 49% of all medals were won by athletes wearing Speedo suits.
The new Fastskin LZR Pure Intent 2.0 and Fastskin LZR Pure Valor 2.0 swimsuits are approved by World Aquatics and available to order from Speedo.
Image: Team Speedo Athletes L-R: Kaylee McKeon (AUS), Elijah Winnington (AUS), Emma McKeon (AUS), Zac Stubblety-Cook (AUS), Ariarne Titmus (AUS), Caeleb Dressel (USA), Abbey Weitzeil (USA), Ryan Murphy (USA), Regan Smith (USA), Adam Peaty (GBR), Maggie Mac Neil (CAN), Tom Dean (GBR), Kylie Masse (CAN), Matt Richards (GBR), Tatjana Schoenmaker (SA), Duncan Scott (GBR) & Benedetta Pilato (ITA).
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