The British consumer rights organization Which? shared research from Alive Solutions, a provider of water safety education and resources. According to the research, swimwear color can "save your child's life," and bright, solid colors should be chosen for better visibility underwater. Conversely, light blue and white are difficult to see if a child encounters trouble while swimming.

Alive Solutions compared the visibility of various swimwear colors at a depth of about 45 cm in outdoor water, from different angles: surface level, from the shore, and from above (similar to the view from a boat). The results showed that many colors are almost invisible at a depth of 60 cm.

The most visible colors were bright hues: yellow, green, and orange. Darker colors are easily mistaken for shadows or stains, while swimwear with large patterns creates a "visual disturbance," making it difficult to see underwater. White and light blue were the two colors least recommended, as they tend to "disappear" in pool water.

In other swimwear-related advice, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its travel advice for Spain, warning tourists against wearing swimwear on the streets, as it could result in fines. Several areas in Spain, including Barcelona, Palma, and some locations in the Canary Islands, have banned bikinis and swimming trunks away from beach areas. Tourists are also prohibited from appearing topless in public, especially on seaside promenades.

These regulations have been tightened by local authorities to maintain public decency and limit disruptive behavior at popular tourist destinations during the peak summer season.

Anh Minh (According to DM)