2. Swimming gear! Many Swimming items contain polymers. For example: Swimsuits Flippers Swim caps Kick boards And other diving toys. http://aebiel.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/solar-panels-swimming-pools-image.jpg
3. Uses for the equipment Swimsuits are the most important part. They are made from special, flexible fabrics that is made to be in water and dries quickly.It is also makes it easier to swim with. Swim caps are small, tight, flexible rubber that goes over your head and prevents water from getting to your hair. http://eddalemankini.terapad.com/resources/15864/assets/images/one%20piece%20swimsuit%20.jpg http://images.teamestrogen.com/ri/300/300/pre_8_4_08/TR-LCY-ALL.jpg
4. Evolution Most swimwear from the 1920’s was made out of dark wool, that was light in water. It covered the neck, and thighs. Later in 1925, latex was introduced. Then, in the late 1940’s, bikinis were invented. In 1958, spandex was invented and used to make swimwear. The spandex let swimsuit designers to make light-weight, and better fitted swim suits. Polymers improved swimsuits because of its strong, lightweight, flexible characteristics. In ancient times and into the 1800’s , man and woman wore net caps to keep their hair out of water. They were made out of straw or waxed taffeta. Later in the 1920’s , the caps became a fashion accessory. Professional swimmers wore plain rubber caps. But on beaches, they wore fashionable ones. Now in present day we wear swim caps made out of silicone and are mostly a functional accessory. Silicone and latex are polymers that improve the swim cap because of their toughness and flexibility. It also has thin and stretchable rubber. http://www.glamoursurf.com/care.html http://www.trails.com/facts_25170_history-swim-cap.html http://www.fashion-era.com/images/1960-80/swimsuitscarol.jpg
5. Fields and tracks Polymers are used in and are important to fields and tracks because it is hard, lightweight, and inexpensive to manage and manufacture. It is also good for the environment because most basketball courts, fields, and tracks have been recycled out of old bottles and shoes. http://www.jewell.edu/william_jewell/gen/william_and_jewell_generated_bin/images/basic_module/track.jpg
