Abstract: Embodiments can provide an article of technical swimwear, having an outside with: an abdominal area bounded by one or more lines of abdominal compression taping; a chest area bounded by one or more lines of chest compression taping; a plurality of shoulder straps; a rear area; and two leg areas, each having a front and a back, bounded by one or more lines of leg compression taping; wherein each of the abdominal area, the chest area, the rear area, and the two leg areas are made of variable compressive fabric; wherein each of the lines of abdominal compression taping, chest compression taping, and leg compression taping prevent an expansion of the variable compressive fabric; and an inside with: a chest liner; a pelvic liner; and a rear liner; wherein each of the chest liner, pelvic liner, and rear liner are made of a hyperlight liner.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are for textured textiles. The texture may comprise a raised pattern of discontinuous geometrical shapes of silicone or equivalent functioning material. The disclosed textured textile may be used in a variety of applications: e.g. all types of clothing, sporting goods, or accessories.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are for a method and apparatus for textured bra insert/s. The insert may be constructed with an outer layer (or outer side) that faces the garment. The texture may comprise a raised pattern of geometrical shapes of silicone or equivalent functioning material.