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Conference moira::naturism

Title:Naturism
Notice:Site report index is in topic 7
Moderator:GENRAL::KILGORE
Created:Tue Jan 26 1988
Last Modified:Thu May 08 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:457
Total number of notes:3687

301.0. "Tan-Thru Swimwear" by MACNAS::FIELD () Thu Mar 28 1991 15:31

    There was a reference some time back to tan-thru swimwear.
    Can anyone enlighten me on this ?
    i.e. What's it made of....What cost...Where available...Mail order ??
    
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301.1No LinesWEFXEM::GAUVINThu Mar 28 1991 15:498
    I have a copy of Undergear and they have Tan thru bikini's for men.
    They are in the range of $38. The company is called Undergear and
    they are fom San Diego Ca. If your interested I can send it to you 
    thru the mail...
    
    Ron
    
    
301.2having fun in the sunDCSVAX::GAUVINThu Mar 28 1991 17:5414
    I have the name and address of the company.
    Its Undergear 
        741 "f" street
        p.o. box 129027
        San Diego, Ca.  92112-9027
    	
    	Phone 800-854-2795
    
    They also carry thong swim suits
    
    
    enjoy
    Ron
    
301.3CADSE::WONGThe wong oneThu Mar 28 1991 18:281
I knew I should have looked around for that stuff while I was out there...:-(
301.4Solar SwimwearDANGER::JBELLZeno was almost hereFri Mar 29 1991 12:455
    Solar Swimwear has tan-through suits.
    Their number is (813)971-0090.  I think it's in Florida.

    I've never bought any, I just happened to come accross their
    brochure yesterday.
301.5Can't buy from Solar directlySELECT::WIKOFFFri Mar 29 1991 13:048
    Just called.  They're wholesale only.  They gave me some numbers for
    catalog dealers who carry their line:
    
    Overton Watersports	1-800-334-6541
    
    International Male  1-800-854-2795
    
    Performance, Inc.   1-800-727-2453
301.6HYEND::SCHILTONWhen they said sit down,I stood upFri Mar 29 1991 14:324
    
    I looked through the Overton's catalog last night.  They've got 
    three or four.
    Sue
301.7WEFXEM::GAUVINFri Mar 29 1991 19:475
    Sue,
     Do they carry suits for woman too ??
    
    Ron
    
301.8funny placeWEFXEM::GAUVINThu Apr 04 1991 10:213
    Gee I just found mems swimsuits in Fredricks of Hollywood. But there
    are none for women...
    
301.9not for meHYSTER::DEARBORNTrouvez MieuxThu Apr 04 1991 11:5117
Well I've seen them in a couple of places:  In a store in Montreal, about 4 
years ago and in a Diving Shop in Harwich, MA a few weeks ago.

For those of you who haven't seen them, they are made of a semi-transparent, 
almost net-like stretch material.  They are printed with different patterns to 
make them appear less transparent.  They are very lightweight.  The material 
is similar to spandex but with a much more open weave.  The finish is not 
glossy, but dull.

They are also quite expensive (I think the men's suit was around $40US.)  To 
me that's a awful lot for a little strip of fabric.  Plus, how long will one 
of these suits last?  Some suits can be destroyed by sitting on a rough 
surface.  

Randy
    

301.10LEDS::NEUMYERAdvocate of bare buns beachwareThu Apr 04 1991 12:084
	The latest Fredricks has tan-thru for both men and women.

ed
301.11PLAYBOY OFFERS TAN-THRU SUITSABACUS::CCHANDLERSun Apr 07 1991 09:516
    	Just received the spring issue of Playboy products. They have
    	Tan-Thru swimsuits for both men and women. Prices are; Mens $36.
    	and Womens $56. If anybody wants the catalog, just send me mail
    	with your mail stop, and I'll forward it to you.
    
    	cwc
301.12HYEND::SCHILTONWhen they said sit down,I stood upWed Apr 10 1991 14:4710
    
    Hi Ron,
    
    Sorry for the delay in replying.  I just came back from vvacation
    yesterday.
    
    Yes, they've got one or two men's suits.  I can bring in the catalog
    if you like...let me know.
    
    Sue
301.13I'll find one yet..WEFXEM::GAUVINWed Apr 10 1991 19:535
    Sue,
     I do hope you had a great vacation.... Yes I would like to look at 
    the catalog. let me know when you can bring it in....
    Ron
    
301.14I've ordered ...BROKE::THOMASFri Apr 26 1991 23:346
    I've ordered a couple of suits (one men's one women's) from Overton's 
    but they've been backordered.  Overton's is currently expecting shipment 
    at the end of this month, although I won't hold my breath.  I'll let you 
    know what I think of them when they finally arrive.
    
    Anne
301.15A relative steal!!HYEND::SCHILTONWhen they said sit down,I stood upTue Apr 30 1991 11:199
    
    Just out of curiosity, did you order the green print bikini?  I'm
    asking because it's also being sold in the latest Frederick's of
    Hollywood catalog that I got last night in the mail.
    
    ..only Frederick's is selling it for $59 (not the $55 that Overton's
    sells it for)!!
    
    Sue 
301.16another source for swim-wearSOLVIT::HODGSONTue May 05 1992 16:5917
    Just in case someone is still reading these notes, I have another
    source for men's swimwear.  It is that time of year again when we all
    start to think of the warming sun, and I was re-reading some of the old
    notes, so here it is;
    	It's called Lynn's Lines.  They are located in Belmar, NJ 07719 at
    P.O. Box 1016. You may want to call(201-974-1741), as I believe they were 
    in the process of moving.  
    	You can order shorts, briefs, bikinis, thongs or 'slings',
    depending on the exposure you can get away with.  I ordered a pair of
    the Brazilian bikinis and I love them($19).  They are made of a
    shimmery, unlined Spandex that when wet becomes somwhat transparant. 
    So if you're really looking to hide yourself, you may want to order
    something from Sears instead.
    	Anyway, it's another source.  If you have trouble locating them,
    send me a note, and I'll try to help.
    
    		Gary
301.17FYI..HYEND::SCHILTONWhen they said sit down,I stood upWed May 06 1992 17:044
    
    The 201 area code for central Jersey has been changed to 908.
    
    Sue
301.18Lynn's lines movedSOLVIT::HODGSONThu May 07 1992 16:165
    For those of you looking for Lynn's Lines, I was just told they moved
    to Flordia. I'll find thier new address and phone # so I can put it in
    notes next week.
    
    	Gary
301.19new address for Lynn's LinesSOLVIT::HODGSONTue May 12 1992 12:445
    Lynn's Lines, the small manufacturer of mens's swim wear has moved to
    St.Petersburg Beach, Fla.   P.O. Box 66126,  zip 33736.  I was not able
    to get their 'phone number, so you'll have to write.  I have their
    brochure if you'd like me to send you a copy, send me mail with your
    address.		Good luck, 		Gary
301.20TLE::TOKLAS::FELDMANOpportunities are our FutureFri Feb 05 1993 21:466
One of the Boston Globe editions this week (I think yesterday's, but
possibly today's or Wednesday's) has an article on sheer swimwear, 
including tan-thru.  It mostly discussed women's swimwear (and I suspect
high-priced stuff, at that).

   Gary