WORLD AQUATICS APPROVED SWIMWEAR

The List of Approved Swimwear can be found here:

World Aquatics List of Approved Swimwear

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The submissions should be done via an online application tool.

Applications should be completed with all required information, including a technical sketch/ drawing of the submitted product.

If your company does not already have an account to use the online application tool, please contact the World Aquatics office for details (e-mail: projects@worldaquatics.com).

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DELIVERY OF SAMPLES:

One sample per model (swimsuit, goggles, swim cap, wetsuit) and the application form, printed and duly signed by the applicant shall be sent to World Aquatics.

In the case of the swimsuit, each fabric/material (min 1m2) shall also be included.

World Aquatics Office
Chemin de Bellevue 24a/24b
1005 Lausanne – Switzerland
Tel: +41 21 310 47 10

Note: any customs costs related to the shipment must be covered by the applicant.

CONTRIBUTION TO ADMINISTRATIVE AND EXPERT/TESTS COST

The contribution fees applicable for the submissions are as follow:

  • Application for each model of swimsuit / wetsuit: 1000 EUR
  • Application for each model of swim cap: 750 EUR
  • Application for each model of goggles: 750 EUR
  • For each fabric/material used in the construction of the submitted swimsuit: 375 EUR (for the same material used through different models it will be calculated only once)
  • For each combination used in the construction of the submitted swimsuit: 475 EUR (for the same combination used through different models it will be calculated only once)
  • For each material used in the construction of submitted wetsuits: 125 EUR (for the same material used through different models it will be calculated only once)

Important: Payment of calculated contribution is a condition for a valid application.

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