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Word: bodywear (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2006-2006
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...reach nonswimmers, Speedo introduced its activewear line for women, Axcelerate, in Nordstrom's and Marshall Field's last year. About 20 styles, ranging from basic bodywear pieces to sweaters and pants and tracksuits, are now available at those stores. Many of the design elements, construction features and fabrics?including XDSkin, a water-repellent fiber that keeps perspiration from saturating a garment?found in Speedo's new line were inspired by its FastSkin swimsuit, worn by gold-medal-winning Olympic competitors Michael Phelps and Amanda Beard. FastSkin was inspired by the slick, water-propelling features of a shark's skin...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Motion Commotion | 9/11/2006 | See Source »

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