What are the best swimming and triathlon sportswear brands?

From Olympic pool lanes to open-water triathlons, these brands push the limits of performance and buoyancy. Competitive swimmer or weekend triathlete — which brand gets you fastest?

1

Speedo

The world's most recognized swimwear brand, Speedo is synonymous with competitive swimming and has equipped more Olympic champions than any other manufacturer.

2

Arena

An Italian swimwear brand built on technological innovation, Arena supplies elite national teams and is a top choice for competitive swimmers at every level.

3

TYR

An American brand known for high-performance swimwear and triathlon gear, TYR is a favorite among dedicated competitive swimmers and open-water athletes.

4

Blueseventy

A specialist triathlon and open-water brand whose Helix wetsuit is a long-standing favourite among elite triathletes for its unparalleled upper-body flexibility.

5

2XU

An Australian performance brand renowned for its compression technology, 2XU produces wetsuits and trisuits that are a staple in triathlon and endurance sport.

6

Zone3

A UK-based triathlon brand celebrated for outstanding wetsuit performance at accessible price points, making elite-level buoyancy and flexibility available to all triathletes.

7

Huub

A British brand founded by Olympic scientists, Huub designs wetsuits using hydrodynamic research to maximize swim efficiency for triathletes of all abilities.

8

Funkita

An Australian brand known for its bold, eye-catching swimwear prints and durable chlorine-resistant fabrics favored by training and leisure swimmers alike.

9

Finis

An American brand specializing in technical swimming training equipment and swimwear, Finis is widely trusted by coaches and competitive swimmers for gear that improves technique.

10

Sailfish

A German triathlon brand acclaimed for its premium wetsuits and trisuits, Sailfish delivers high-end buoyancy and flexibility trusted by Ironman competitors worldwide.

11

Aqua Sphere

An Italian brand best known for its wide-view swimming goggles and open-water swimwear, Aqua Sphere is the top choice for recreational swimmers and open-water athletes.

12

Roka

An American performance brand known for ultra-lightweight wetsuits and trisuits engineered for fast, drag-free transitions, widely used by competitive triathletes.

13

Orca

A New Zealand brand founded by triathletes, Orca produces wetsuits and trisuits trusted at the Ironman World Championship and by leading professional triathletes globally.