When choosing swimwear, we often think about shape, colour and fit — but the fabric can make just as much difference to how a swimsuit looks, feels and performs.
At Baku, fabric is an important part of every design. From smooth microfibre and chlorine-resistant swimwear to buttery-soft textures and refined ribs, each fabrication has been selected not only for how it looks, but for how it feels and performs on the body.
Our fabrics are chosen for durability, comfort, fit and visual appeal, with options ranging from traditional matte Lycra to ribs, embossed finishes and soft textures.
So, which Baku fabrication is right for you? Here’s our guide.
Baku Core: Premium Italian Microfibre & Chlorine Resistance
If durability and performance are at the top of your list, meet the Baku Core Collection.
Made from premium microfibre with XTRA LIFE LYCRA®, Baku Core has been designed to offer exceptional fit retention, shaping power and comfort. Its elasticity allows freedom of movement while the fabric's recovery helps it maintain its fit against the body.
One of its biggest benefits? Ultra chlorine resistance.
XTRA LIFE LYCRA® is designed to resist fabric breakdown more than five times longer than average spandex. The fabrication is also breathable, pilling resistant and UPF50+ rated.
The current Baku Core collection also has high resistance to the damaging effects of sunscreen lotions, heat and repeated wear.
What does Baku Core feel like?
Smooth, supportive and streamlined. The premium microfibre has a classic swimwear finish with plenty of stretch, but it also provides shaping and support.
Who does it suit?
Baku Core is a great choice if you:
- Swim regularly or spend lots of time in chlorinated pools
- Want a swimsuit designed for repeated wear
- Prefer a smooth, classic fabrication
- Want supportive shaping and excellent fit retention
- Live an active lifestyle and need freedom of movement
- Want UPF50+ sun protection
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Rococco: Buttery Soft Texture With Beautiful Structure
Rococco is one of Baku's most iconic fabrications — and there's a reason it has become such a customer favourite.
Rococco is an elaborate textural fabrication with a beautiful soft hand feel. While it feels soft against the skin, it still provides structure and shaping power, giving swimwear a polished, flattering finish. The fabrication is made from 85% polyamide and 15% elastane.
It's the combination of softness and structure that really makes Rococco special.
What does Rococco feel like?
Think buttery soft, textured and substantial without feeling heavy. It has more visible texture than a traditional smooth Lycra, giving even a simple solid-colour swimsuit a luxurious look.
Who does it suit?
Rococco is a beautiful option if you:
- Love textured swimwear
- Want a soft feel against the skin
- Like a swimsuit that feels structured and supportive
- Want a solid colour with a little more depth and interest
- Love to mix and match bikini tops and bottoms
- Want plenty of shape and cup-fit options within the same fabrication
Rococco is offered across a wide range of Baku silhouettes, making it easy to find the level of coverage and support that works for you.
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Positano: Soft Rib With Understated Texture
If you love texture but prefer something more refined, Positano offers a beautifully understated alternative.
Positano is crafted from a premium soft rib fabrication. Its refined ribbed texture adds depth to solid colour, while the soft hand feel and supportive structure balance comfort with confidence.
It's a fabrication that can feel elevated without being overly detailed — making it ideal for customers who gravitate towards timeless swimwear with a modern finish.
What does Positano feel like?
Soft, comfortable and gently ribbed. The texture is refined rather than chunky, giving the fabric visual interest while maintaining a sophisticated look.
Who does it suit?
Positano is a great choice if you:
- Love the look of ribbed swimwear
- Prefer a softer texture
- Want a solid colour that isn't completely smooth
- Like understated, sophisticated swimwear
- Want a balance between softness and supportive structure
- Love swimwear that can transition easily from poolside to resort dressing
Ibiza: Soft, Stretchy & 3D Embossed
For something with a little more impact, Ibiza brings texture to life through a distinctive 3D embossed finish.
Ibiza is 88% polyamide and 12% elastane, Ibiza combines a soft hand feel with plenty of stretch. Importantly, that stretch doesn't mean sacrificing fit — the fabric is designed to hold seamlessly to the body without feeling restrictive. It is also pilling resistant.
What does Ibiza feel like?
Soft, stretchy and comfortable, with a dimensional embossed texture that gives the fabric a distinctive look.
Who does it suit?
Ibiza may be your perfect match if you:
- Want a highly textured solid
- Love comfortable stretch
- Don't like swimwear that feels restrictive
- Want something a little more fashion-forward than traditional Lycra
- Prefer a soft fabrication that still follows the body's shape
Texture or Smooth: Which Swimwear Fabric Should You Choose?
There really isn't one "best" swimwear fabrication. It comes down to what you want your swimsuit to do and, importantly, how you like it to feel.
If you love a classic, smooth finish with high-performance chlorine resistance, start with Baku Core.
If you want something buttery soft, textured and beautifully structured, try Rococco.
If a soft, sophisticated rib is more your style, look for Positano.
For a stretchy 3D embossed texture, try Ibiza.
Each offers a different feel on the body, allowing you to choose your swimwear based on more than just colour and silhouette.
Quality You Can Feel
At Baku, the fabrication isn't an afterthought.
We select high-quality fabrics that work alongside our swimwear construction to create beautiful fit and form. Our fabrics are tested for colour vibrancy over time, SPF and transparency, as well as durability against deterioration, bagging and stretching.
Whether you're looking for buttery-soft texture, subtle ribbing, lightweight comfort or high-performance chlorine resistance, choosing the right fabrication can help you find a swimsuit that feels just as good as it looks.
