Women's Solar Tan Thru Swimsuits: Shop by Style, Detail & Fit

Tan-through swimwear uses micro-perforated fabric — thousands of tiny holes invisible to the eye — that lets UV rays reach the skin beneath, reducing tan lines while maintaining opacity. Solar Tan Thru is one of the established brands in this niche.

The appeal is obvious: fewer tan lines without going nude. The fabric genuinely works — you will tan through it, more slowly and evenly than bare skin. Coverage-wise, the perforations are too small to see through, though very light colors can be slightly more revealing when stretched. Apply sunscreen under the suit as well as on exposed skin; UV passes through, which is the point, and burns do not care about your intentions.

Honest Expectations

You will still get some line where straps and edges sit — reduced, not eliminated. The tan develops gradually over multiple wears, not in one afternoon. And the fabric, being perforated, is inherently more delicate than solid swim knit — treat it gently.

Care

Rinse immediately, hand wash only, dry in shade. Snags are the enemy of perforated fabric — keep away from rough pool edges and jewelry.