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When it comes to men's fashion clothing, I feel that there is an excessive focus on the external appearance of the garment. The look and the feel of a garment are given greater priority than its usability. This is a fatal mistake, as, at the end of the day one is highly dependent on their clothes to keep them safe from dust, debris and the weather. Thus, I feel that one must also give importance to the functionality of garment in addition to its outward appearance. First and foremost, one should try to derive the full use out of the piece of clothing before even giving a thought to how it would look as part of an outfit.

Most athletic pursuits are very reliant on the functional nature of such clothes. Whether you play sports or are a gym rat, your gear has to be just right to get the optimum performance out of a session. Swimming is one such activity which also requires the perfect harmony between the design of the garment and it's functionality. A swimmer wants to reduce drag to a minimum so that there is no force that holds him back. This requires a swimsuit constructed with the utmost importance given to its design rather than its look or appeal. You must have seen people jumping in the pool with just a pair of cotton shorts on. Not only does that impede a person's  ability to swim as the pockets and other cavities fill up with water making it hard to swim, but in addition to this also puts at risk the health of other swimmers with you in the pool as cotton can carry infections and stray cotton fibers can block up the filters of the swimming pool.

Other than the design of the swimsuit, one should also be aware of the fabric that they are made of. Synthetic fabrics confer some great advantages to the wearer which are not available in fabrics like cotton. Materials like polyester and nylon are extremely strong and hold shape even after years of use. They are very durable and are resistant to pilling. Even the abrasive chlorinated water which easily strips away the colours from cotton is no match for the polyester or nylon. However, the biggest benefit of wearing synthetics is the speed at which they dry. This really comes into play if you're vacationing at a beach or spending the day out at a waterpark. You don't want to wait for your swimsuit to dry if you're out to frolic. Further, if you are regular at the local swimming pool, a high-quality swimsuit is a necessity as daily contact with chlorinated water can very easily destroy your swimming gear.