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Some folks are here because they cover their heads for religious purposes; others are just protecting their skin from the damaging rays of the sun; still others just like the way hats look. Whatever the case, some or all of us might benefit from having some good, covering clothing to wear as we engage in our favorite summer sports. I went on a cruise last year wearing a full-body-covering swimsuit. People laughed at me for about two days. On the third day, when I was the only person who didn't have a beet-red sunburn, the laughter stopped. By the fifth day of the cruise, people were walking up to me and saying, "Aren't you the one in the all-over swimsuit? Where can I get one of those?"

Mostly this is for women, but I hope that some men will chime in and mention places where men can get summer sport attire that conforms to their own religious modesty laws.

Swimsuits:

http://www.aquamodesta.net/3-2604B-1 styles.html (conforms to Jewish standards; with addition of a Lycra/spandex hijab, would conform to Muslim standards -- I totally want one of these!)

http://www.ahiida.com/index.php?a=subcats&cat=20 (conforms to Jewish and Muslim standards)

http://www.wholesomewear.com/ (conforms to Mormon standards)

http://www.speedousa.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.browse/searchString/fastskin/page/1/showAll/1/?utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=plm&utm_campaign=SQ+-+LOW+Volume&utm_extra=dim2/Broad&utm_term=full+body+swimsuit (covers the skin admirably for sun protection, but a bit body-revealing for those whose concerns are primarily religious)

http://store.sunprotectiveclothing.com/canada/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=97 (again, more sun-protection than religion-supportive)

http://www.equatorsun.com/ (sun protection for children)

http://www.xen.co.za/swimwear/fullsuits/fullsuits.php?product=dive_suit (marketed as a dive suit, but equally suitable for sun protection)

http://www.mustaqim.co.uk/clothing/ (conforms to more liberal Muslim requirements)

http://www.primomoda.com/clothing-store/home.php?cat=1 (Muslim standards; the overdress is a bit short for Jewish standards)

Sportswear:

http://www.primomoda.com/clothing-store/home.php?cat=8 (Muslim and Jewish standards. I have two of these. They are really fashionable, but made of a fabric that doesn't allow much in the way of stretching and bending. Really only suitable for jogging, which is not my sport.)

Any others? Go ahead and post!

Nice collections of modest swimwear:

Conforms to Jewish modesty laws: Full body & headwear

Conforms to Muslim modesty laws: Headwear for those who want to protect their hair dye from fading and reduce tangles

More Muslim-appropriate swimwear: Burqini with Hijood

More Jewish modesty, albeit a bit prairie-style: Prairie swim dress

Sun protective (albeit minimally): Ohana

More Muslim swimwear: Wide variety of colors

More Muslim swimwear: Lots of patterns, and some are on sale

There's a lot more modest Muslim swimwear, but here's the last URL I'll give yp; look for more if you want it: http://bodykini.com/

Conforms to Mormon modesty laws: Cap-sleeve with knee exposure, or extended wear with covered elbows and knees