hello, I have a pair of swim shorts that i like the fit and simple style
**alot**. The shell has pilled, faded and worn to the point that DW is embarrased for me and i probably should do something about them.you guessed it (repair, rebuild or re-produce) but, I am having trouble finding the fabric to match the nylon shell of these swim shorts ( the fabric comfort being part of what i like about these shorts)
They happen to be speedo brand about 3 years old (no not the tight racers, but the very loose longer board shorts style )
Label says %100 nylon shell. This nylon fabric is thin, light, woven, no stretch and feels very soft. The fabric is not crunchy or stiff or slick or slippery or polished and that was true when they were new. The fabric is not as light or silky as running shorts but has about the same opacity. There is a slight shimmer/twinkle in the weave as it moves under the light (more so when new) I wonder if it had a metalic finish that was some how treated to remove it.
This fabric has a slight wrinkling to it as if it were purposeful or designed into the fabric to give it a drape and softness that mimics some natural fibers.
anyway, hopefully someone knows what fabrics speedo was using about three years ago otherwise i hope my description is enough. . thanks for any helpful replies, robb