The new fabric in this suit has the same stretch comfort of nylon/spandex blends but isn''t as shiny, which I like. The surface texture is a little coarser, which gives a "flat" appearance.
The polyester construction has less water absorption than nylon, so this suit dries REALLY fast. In fact, when you wear it the first time, it may appear that the suit is water repellent even though it doesn''t have any special finish on it.
I normally wear a size 36 TYR square leg suit but that size wasn''t available so I tried size 38. It''s just as comfortable and may have been the better selection. The suit is just a little snug across the lower abdomen. Even so, the appearance of this fabric is more modest than with nylon/spandex. It also fits better at the waist and doesn''t tend to roll over.
Time will tell on durability as polyester tends to abrade a little quicker that nylon. I like this suit and plan to order another when more sizes and colors become available.