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Serious question.  Getting into this world of racing and want to know when these tech suits no longer "work" - reading online some reviewers say if you rinse them after you use them that they can last for months even with daily use.  I have read on here they are only good for a few meets but perhaps that are the "real" tech suits and not 12&U.

Also, once your kid is 13, do you stick with the 12&U or do you upgrade to the $400 suit that does not last?

https://www.yourswimlog.com/best-12-and-under-tech-suits/

How long do 12 and under tech suits last?
12-and-under tech suits, and other budget-friendly tech suits that use woven fabric and sewn seams, last significantly longer than your typical, $400 tech suit.

The main reason for this is that tech suits are made of lots of elastane and Lycra Spandex, which stretches and thins out quickly from chlorine exposure and wear. Because 12-and-under tech suits have more polyester or nylon, they last way longer.

I’ve had suits like the Powerskin ST 2.0 that I even used as a daily training suit (2+ hours a day, 6x a week) for months. With even a bare minimum of care—rinse the suit with fresh water after wear—these suits can last a long time![/quote]

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