Can t-shirts be worn over swimsuits?

[MattysAm]

Can t-shirts be worn over swimsuits in the pools at the resorts? I was told that this is prohibited.

 

[brentalex]

I've never heard of this. My son who burns easily always wears a tshirt so he wont burn. My daughter at times will put one on as well. Have never seen any rule about what can be worn

 

[poohkinandpiglet]

I've never heard of that. My DS wears t-shirts in the pool as he is fair skinned.

 

[MagicalMom]

That's good news! I've heard of places not allowing t-shirts before.

 

[Keebles]

It seems to me I remember there was a thing back in the day about the cotton from the t-shirts clogging pool filters. I guess if you had a thousand people in a pool and they all had T-shirts on, maybe you should worry about that a little bit, but otherwise, it was total bunk. The average persons hair and dead skin cell loss (pleasant thought, huh?) would far outweigh cotton fibers, but nonetheless, that's how it used to be.

Having not been in a public pool since the 80's, I'm more than a little worried about not being able to wear a T-shirt. When I look at people's pics of the pools, I'm constantly looking for T-shirt wearers and I rarely see one! Glad to know that people can do it!! Of course, it would be my luck I would be expecting to get with a shirt on and the lifeguard screams, "NO SHIRTS IN THE POOL!". That's when my tush stays in a lounge chair!!

By the way, thanks Sis (MattysAm) for the post...but I'm still not sure you're gonna get me to go the water parks!!

 

[xterratri]

My sister and I are both very fair skinned, small adults. We wore surf rash guards we got in the kid's department at LL Bean whenever we went in the water last week. We did the slide and a couple of the hot tubs at OKW and virtually everything at Typhoon Lagoon. No one gave us a hard time about it nor did we appear out of place. Rash guards are available in all sizes too.

 

[Bartoli]

My DS-9 is a little self conscious and wants to wear a shirt when swimming. Unfortnately, white T-shirts do not exactly flatter your figure when they are wet and probably do little to block the sun. I found a swim shirt for him that matches his trunks and looks very cool. THis way he is wearing something appropriate for swimming and it makes him look better. SInce he is also quite fair, it will give him some protection from the FLorida sun. I am going to get one for DS-8 as well. Unfortunately, they look better on boys than girls.

 

[nwdisgal]

Look for a "Rash Guard" (aka swim shirt). They are skin fitting (made out of fast drying material) and many body surfers and surfers where them to protect their upper torso. They offer SPF protection up to 50 and are great for kids who are prone to burning. You could find them at any surf type or aquatic shop at your mall - places like Pac Sun, Sports Authority etc. Sometimes Costco carries them in certain locations.

 

[DVC-Don]

As a Melanoma skin cancer survivor I always wear a dark colored tee shirt in a pool. Sometimes even a hat.

 

[ducklite]

Just as an FYI, another reason that they often prohibit shirts in pools is the weight of a cotton t-shirt become problematic for a swimmer who isn't strong and is getting tired.

A swim shirt is made of a lightweight, non-water retaining material and is a much safer way to go.

Anne

 

[debster812]

Ditto to what some other posters have said, the average 100% cotton tshirt is not going to give you much protection from the sun, and they do get waterlogged very easily. As a former lifeguard, I've pulled many a little one out of the pool who was wearing a t shirt that was waterlogged, and 3 sizes too big,so it was impeding their ability to swim.

DS has been wearing 'rash guard' or 'swim shirts' for the past 2 years. They ones he has are very lightweight, and are equivilent to wearing SPF 30. They are strechy and form fitting, so when he's playing, he barely knows he's got them on.

Back to the OP--I don't think it's against the rules to wear tshirts, but there are definitely better options out there.

 

[BostonRob]

Ditto to what some other posters have said, the average 100% cotton tshirt is not going to give you much protection from the sun, and they do get waterlogged very easily. As a former lifeguard, I've pulled many a little one out of the pool who was wearing a t shirt that was waterlogged, and 3 sizes too big,so it was impeding their ability to swim.

DS has been wearing 'rash guard' or 'swim shirts' for the past 2 years. They ones he has are very lightweight, and are equivilent to wearing SPF 30. They are strechy and form fitting, so when he's playing, he barely knows he's got them on.

Back to the OP--I don't think it's against the rules to wear tshirts, but there are definitely better options out there.

Yeah, I read that your average white T-shirt is equilivent to SPF 15-20. A lot of people need more protection than that.

 

[MattysAm]

Thanks guys for all the posts! It has been so helpful. And I never thought about the sun protection factor (no pun intended) in this case. Now if I can just get my sister in the water.....

 

[RayJay]

Can t-shirts be worn over swimsuits in the pools at the resorts? I was told that this is prohibited.

At $400 bucks a night you should be able to go in with pants and all.

 

[epcotfan]

I thought part of the ban on t-shirts at some pools had to do with them impeding the life-guard's view of the water. Like wearing an oversized t-shirt that floats out around the person and blocks the view of the water beneath and around them.

 

[golfgal]

We just got back and DH wore his shirt in the AKL pool and all over the water parks and no one said anything to him.

 

[Luv2Travel]

Just my two cents - it seems like I have read that t-shirts were prohibited on some water slides at the water parks. Don't know why, unless there is a fear of the shirts getting caught on something? That being said, my children all wore t-shirts to Blizzard Beach last week with no problem. After I got home I went to Old Navy and found great swim shirts for boys and girls on sale for $10 each! (If only I had them a week ago! )

 

[TEK224]

We don't allow T-shirts at the facility I work at (not WDW) for the safety reasons mentioned above. The shirts get heavy and if kids aren't strong swimmers, it can be moer of a burden. Also if they jump into the pool, the T-shirt has a tendency to pop over over their head when they hit the water, which could panic young children. We encourage them to wear rash guards if they need extra protection.

I'm currently teaching a sun-protection program for young children. 80% of a person's sun exposure happens when we are kids. The effects are cumulative. Always remember to put sunscreen on frequently, especially after getting out of the water. Research shows that 50% of people will get some form of skin cancer by the age of 65.
Okay, lesson over.
If you want more information about sun safety for kids (and adults) visit www.poolcool.org

Terri

 

[Keebles]

Thanks guys for all the posts! It has been so helpful. And I never thought about the sun protection factor (no pun intended) in this case. Now if I can just get my sister in the water.....

My darling, darling sibling...you still forget the fact that Cinderella doesn't own a dress to wear to her water ball!! Can't swim without a swimsuit (darn it)! And even if I did have one, anything more than the resort pool is probably out of the question for me. I'm pooh-sized and a prude, can't help it, don't want to change it and proud of it! I will, however, go and watch you if you wish to go to either TL or BB. LYMI!