Singapore is known for its Summer All-Round tropical equatorial climate, making it all-easy for us to plan for water sports and beach days any day, anytime. Tired of the limited, generic dark and dull solid colour options when looking for swimwear in retail outlets?
Enter the Australian Funky brand for swimwear and activewear – Funkita suits for females and Funky Trunks for males. An attestable brand which I recommend myself - as a regular swimmer using their trunks and myself mixing with various competitive school swimming teams.
Unique and Eye-Catching Designs
With Funkies, there is a print for everyone to choose and main as their individual style, all while guaranteeing to turn heads. The brand stands out for their wide variety of daring and creative designs – way more vibrant and intricate than the solid suits that you usually see at the local public pools. Some prints are inspired by
- Nature and Animals Wear the beauty of nature, such as tropical landscapes, flowers, palm trees, underwater scenes, or rock out animal patterns with leopard spots or zebra stripes and the like.
- Abstract Designs​​​​​​​ Artistic prints incorporating bold colors, geometric shapes, abstract patterns, and optical illusions - some which can visually slim and tone your body.
Durability
Funkies commit to being of the highest quality and durability that is guaranteed to last. They employ chlorine-resistant high-performance materials that offer outstanding durability and shape retention even after repeated use. My swimming mutuals and I have used the same trunks and suits near-weekly for around two years, many which still keep their shape without sagging, furring or losing their vibrant colour. This is unlike many common suits, which tend to lose shape within 6 months to a year for the same price tag and usage frequency.​​​​​​​
Comfortable Fit and Support
Funkies prioritize comfort and functionality in their swimwear designs, thus enabling freedom of movement in the water and on land. In addition, most prints come in a range of styles and cuts to suit different body shapes and sizes (eg. triangle briefs and square trunks for guys for different coverage options, and the option of choosing between various straps for the one-piece and two-piece suits for females).​​​​​​​
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Versatility for Different Water Activities
The style meets functionality factor: Funkies are designed to cater to various water activities – be it swimming laps, participating in water sports with or without dry elements, or simply lounging by the pool or beach. Materials used are also predominantly quick-drying, rendering the suits and trunks ideal for both in-water and out-of-water use.
Environmental Responsibility
Funkies actively work towards reducing their environmental impact by using recycled materials in their swimwear production. By wearing Funkies, you can show your green in support of support brands that prioritize sustainability and eco-friendly practices.​​​​​​​
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Where to Buy
[Retail] Ocean Paradise: The main physical stockist with a storefront in Singapore. You get to browse and try on, albeit with a limited selection of recent prints, especially for males.
[Online, Locally] JessSwim, as well as certain sellers on Carousell that do pre-ordering when a new print is released and often cater to sports teams’ seasonal buying. The latter often enables some cost-savings when buying in bylk.
[Online, Overseas] Buying from the Funkita and Funky Trunks official store, as well as other online sports stores will invariably offers the most options, including older prints. Buying from overseas stockists is usually slightly more expensive than the other 2 options, after factoring in shipping costs.
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