Veilkini
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The veilkini is an Islamic swimsuit similar in style to the Burkini
(also spelled burqini). It consists of a pair of pants and a long sleeved tunic type shirt with a hood attached. The pieces are clipped or tied together. This feature prevents the shirt from riding up in the water. Additionally, it has a drawstring at the ankles so the pant legs do not ride up as well. It is constructed of a blend of polyester and spandex, and covers the entire body excluding hands, feet, and face (which preserves Islamic modesty see subsection Sartorial Hijab
). The garment is lightweight and quick drying, touts an anti bacterial coating and also has a 50+ SPF protection.
The authentic veilkini is manufactured by Alsharifa brands in the USA and is sold wholesale and retail online worldwide; although there are generic knockoffs available.
Those who are not familiar with the verbiage of Islamic swimwear often confuse all Islamic swim garments as a "burqini." This is incorrect as the "Burqini" is a registered trademark, and is a brand name.
Burqini
A burqini swimsuit is a type of swimsuit for women designed by Lebanese Australian Aheda Zanetti under the company name Ahiida....
(also spelled burqini). It consists of a pair of pants and a long sleeved tunic type shirt with a hood attached. The pieces are clipped or tied together. This feature prevents the shirt from riding up in the water. Additionally, it has a drawstring at the ankles so the pant legs do not ride up as well. It is constructed of a blend of polyester and spandex, and covers the entire body excluding hands, feet, and face (which preserves Islamic modesty see subsection Sartorial Hijab
Sartorial hijab
This list of types of sartorial hijab indexes styles of clothing found in predominantly Muslim societies commonly associated with the word hijab...
). The garment is lightweight and quick drying, touts an anti bacterial coating and also has a 50+ SPF protection.
The authentic veilkini is manufactured by Alsharifa brands in the USA and is sold wholesale and retail online worldwide; although there are generic knockoffs available.
Those who are not familiar with the verbiage of Islamic swimwear often confuse all Islamic swim garments as a "burqini." This is incorrect as the "Burqini" is a registered trademark, and is a brand name.