Bandeau refers to a simple brassiere, with or without shoulder straps, that consists of a single band of fabric. These can also be used for swimming or while on the beach.

Patterns:
A wide array of bandeaus in different styles, colors and designs are available in the market such as:-

Floral Print Striped Animated Prints Retro Stitch Patterns Dots

Fabrics:
Bandeau is mostly available in Lycra and nylon, though other fabrics are also used like cotton, polyester, chiffon and neoprene.

• Lycra: It is a synthetic fiber and is used because it provides elasticity to the garment, which is essential for good quality and comfortable swimsuit.
  
  
• Nylon: This is a manmade fabric and is used for making swim wear as it is lightweight and comfortable.
  
  
• Cotton: It is a very comfortable fabric but is not widely used for swimwear as it clings to the water while swimming.
  
  

Some other commonly used synthetic fabrics are:-

• Polyester
• Chiffon
• Neoprene