Lastex

He wore those white Lastex kind of swimming trunks, and he was always going off the high dive.

The following advertisement for swimming suits made with Lastex best explains why this important innovation is still valued by the industry today: There’s no wrinkle, no bag, no sag, even under the most ruthless sun!

The use of shirring and skillful cutting and handling of fabric focused attention on the bust line, while the frequent use of Lastex tended to streamline the hips like a girdle.