Mesh Bikinis

What Mesh Means in Swimwear

Mesh is an open-knit fabric — threads woven or knitted with visible gaps between them, like a fine net. In swimwear it appears as panels, overlays or full garments, adding breathability and a sheer, textured look. The weave is the point: mesh is defined by its open structure, not by a cut or a coverage level.

This collection holds 104 styles from about $17 built on that fabric axis. The pool spans garment types — mesh bikini sets, mesh-panel one-pieces, monokinis and mesh cover-ups — all sharing the open-knit weave.

Mesh vs Fishnet vs Sheer

Three look-alike fabric words need separating. Mesh is an open knit with small, even gaps — the fine-net end. Fishnet has larger, more open holes — the wide-net end. Sheer describes a fabric that is see-through but not netted — thin and translucent rather than structured with gaps.

• Mesh: open knit, small even gaps
• Fishnet: wide open holes
• Sheer: see-through flat fabric, no netting

The store’s fishnet and sheer collections carry the neighbors; this page covers the mesh fabric axis across garment types.

Mesh as Fabric and as Support

Mesh does two different jobs in swimwear. As a design fabric it forms panels and overlays where the open weave is the visible look. As a support layer, power mesh — a stiffer open knit — is used inside suits to hold shape, invisible from the outside.

On this page, the mesh you see in the photos is the design fabric. When a listing mentions power mesh or lining, that is the internal layer — read the description to know which mesh is doing which job.

Opacity and Lining

Open-knit fabric shows what is behind it. Whether a mesh panel is opaque in wear depends on the lining: mesh layered over a lining panel is covered, while unlined mesh is see-through. Each listing’s photos and description show which one it is — check before you buy if opacity matters to you.

Wet mesh behaves like other open fabrics — the gaps stay, and the under-layer or skin shows through more visibly when saturated. Read the listing for lining notes and treat unlined pieces accordingly.

Caring for Mesh

Open knits catch on things. Mesh snags on jewelry, rough surfaces and nails, so handle pieces gently and skip rough seating. Wash by hand or on a gentle cycle in a mesh bag — the bag protects the weave from agitation — and dry flat out of direct sun.

Rinse after salt or chlorine as with any swim fabric. Stretch blends keep their recovery best when they avoid hot dryers, and the open weave stays cleaner when rinsed promptly after wear.