Can I swim in gym clothes?
Can I swim in gym clothes? Can you wear workout clothes for swimming? You can, but what you'll find is that if you wear them in a chlorinated pool, the fabric will eventually be ruined. Chlorine can destroy material not designed for that chemical.
What clothes not to swim in?
Other absorbent materials (such as cotton) can break down in the water and cause fibers to clog filters. Any “colored” material (unless specifically made for swimming) can bleed into the pool, affecting water chemistry and balance.