Swim Shirts for Beach and Pool

Swim shirts are now part of today's regular swimming kit for beach and swimming pools.

There is a wide variety for different sports from the quick drying tee-shirt to hooded outdoor shirts with clever zips and other features.

Swim shirts come in these main categories:

1. Short sleeve tee-shirts for the pool
2. Long sleeve shirts for sun protection
3. Hooded shirts for snorkelling and outdoor sports

1. No zip, short zip, or full length zip
2. Side or chest pockets
3. Thumb loops provide better sun cover for the back of your hands and keep the sleeves from riding up when you swim.

Leisure swim shirts with a loose fit are called "water shirts".