The World Leader in UPF 50+ Fabric Technology.

Aqua Helios fabric and product side by side

We develop the world’s leading UPF 50+ fabrics like your life depends on it. Because it does.

Our testing goes beyond the first fabric and into real-life usage, evaluating UV protection before and after laundering, sunlight and chlorinated water utilizing ASTM and AATCC standards to assure you get true UPF 50+ protection, guaranteed.

Aqua Helios™ fabric

Medium Compression

Provides added support and shape retention

Recycled Nylon Blend

Combination of recycled nylon and LYCRA® XTRA LIFETM resists perspiration, lotions & chlorine

Quick Dry

Quick-dry performance for comfort in and out of the water

4-Way Stretch

High-stretch material moves with you for ultimate UPF 50+ comfort

Lightweight Knit

Warp knit construction, 190 GSM

Aqua Helios product with technical callouts

Fabric

Aqua Helios™ Fabric

Our Aqua Helios fabric provides medium compression for added support and shape retention. With a slick handfeel, chlorine and saltwater resistance and 4-way stretch, this breathable, quick-dry UPF 50+ fabric is designed for active water wear. We developed it as a sustainable fabric made with a recycled fiber blend and Lycra® Xtra Life™ to resist perspiration and wear from chlorinated water up to 10 times longer than most spandex.

Recycled Nylon / Xtra Life Lycra blend

Recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation

All Coolibar fabrics have been approved as an effective UV protectant for covered areas. Coolibar is the first clothing company to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation.