Clothes for the swimming pool

Short answer: At the swimming pool the air is warm and humid, and everything in your bag soon feels damp. Choose a few pieces that dry quickly, and pack them so the dry and the wet stay apart all the way home.

Everything in the bag gets damp

The moisture in the pool hall settles into everything you bring, even what sits in a locker. Fabric that holds on to water feels cold and heavy when you put it back on. Choose fabric that dries quickly and does not cling to the skin, and bring only what you need. See bamboo T-shirts for women.

Pack wet and dry separately

The simplest habit is two bags inside your bag. One for your swimsuit and towel, the other for the dry clothes you will wear afterwards. That way the damp does not spread to the rest. A cloth bag for the dry things and a closed bag for the wet things is enough, and both can be emptied as soon as you get home.

After swimming your body is warm

You leave the pool or the shower with warm skin and soon step out into cool air. Your body keeps giving off heat for a while, and your skin is still slightly damp. A soft layer that pulls on over your head without effort eases the move from the warm hall to the cold street. See bamboo hoodie for women.

Dry off properly before dressing

Clothes pulled over damp skin turn damp from the inside and feel cold for the rest of the trip. Spend a couple more minutes with the towel, especially on your back, between your toes and at the back of your neck. Wet hair drips for a long time, so put a small towel over your shoulders while you finish dressing.

Dry socks for the way home

Damp socks on damp feet are the worst part of the trip home. The changing room floor is wet, and your feet rarely dry completely before you are back in your shoes. Put a dry pair in your bag every time, and put them on last, once your feet are properly dry. See bamboo socks for women.

A few pieces are enough

It is tempting to pack a lot, but the more there is in the bag, the more gets damp. A dry set of underwear, a pair of socks, a T-shirt and a soft layer on top cover most of it. Choose pieces that are easy to put on while your skin is still warm, without tight fastenings or many buttons.

Empty the bag when you get home

When you get home, empty the bag straight away. Hang up the swimsuit and towel, and air the dry clothes too, even if they do not look wet. A bag that stays closed overnight starts to smell. Leave it open for a few hours, and it will be ready for the next visit.

Wash and dry fully

Clothes that came to the pool have been in humid air, even if they never touched the water. Wash them at the temperature on the care label, and let them dry fully before they go back in the drawer. Soft fabric keeps its shape best when it dries hanging freely.

Frequently asked questions

What should go in the bag for the swimming pool

A dry set of underwear, a dry pair of socks and a soft layer for the trip home. Pack the dry things in their own bag so the damp from your swimsuit stays out.

Why does everything in the bag get damp

Because the humidity in the pool hall is high, and the moisture gets into everything that lies open. Even clothes in a locker take up some of it during your visit.

How do you avoid feeling cold afterwards

Dry off properly, dress in layers straight away, and change into dry socks before you go outside. A soft layer over your head keeps the warmth in for the first part of the trip.