We revamped our most compressive tech suit in sleek black and gold in honour of our fiftieth birthday. Our Black & Gold Open Back Powerskin Carbon-Core FX is a FINA-approved women’s kneeskin made for power and performance. The combination of dual taping, Carbon Band lining and our Carbon Cage shell make you feel lifted, locked in and streamlined as you race to the wall. The lining’s innovative cutout under the chest ensures full range of motion. Less drag, more support and faster swimming.
Gender Woman
Product-ID 006338_50

Racing
Created for precision and hydrodynamic performance in the water.

Limited edition
arena creates exclusive collections and unique designs each season.

Muscle compression
Form-fitting design that enhances muscular performance.

Material composition

52% Polyamide 47% Elastane 1% Carbon Fiber

Care Instructions

In order to ensure that your Arena swimsuit provides you with the best possible performance for a long time to come, we recommend you take the following precautions:

  • rinse immediately after use, in non-chlorinated water;
  • do not leave the wet swimsuit in a bag or other container for a long time;
  • do not expose the wet swimsuit in a bag or other container to direct sunlight;
  • wash with detergents suitable for delicate clothes;
  • air-dry away from heat sources.

Follow the washing instructions given on your product label.
The label provides useful symbols giving information on how to take best care of it.

HAND WASH ONLY

DO NOT DRY CLEAN

DO NOT BLEACH

DO NOT MACHINE DRY

DO NOT IRON

Women's Powerskin Carbon-Core FX Black & Gold Open Back LE

Muscle compression Body stability Powerful performance

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OUR POWERSKIN CARBON CORE FX IN A NUTSHELL

THE POWER OF THE CARBON FIBER:
FLEXIBILITY, COMPRESSION AND DURABILITY TOGETHER AT LAST.

Carbon Fiber is the ultimate material for performance and speed in everything from F1 cars to space shuttles.
Following years of extensive research and development, arena has discovered a revolutionary way to integrate flexible strands of this extraordinary material into the fabric of all Carbon Series race suits, delivering unprecedented performance and strength without sacrificing flexibility and range of motion.


flexibility

FLEXIBILITY

The integrated Carbon Fibers work to apply compression before the fabric is fully stretched, giving the suit the additional stretch capacity needed for optimal flexibility and mobility.

compression

COMPRESSION

The combination of high-density woven nylon and infused Carbon Fiber gives all Carbon Series suits advanced structural resistance and power.

durability

DURABILITY

Carbon Series suits offer a much longer lifespan than traditional race suits thanks to Carbon Fiber’s inherent resistance to chlorine.

fina approved

FINA APPROVED

FINA is the world governing body for Aquatic sports. FINA approved swimwear has to be used at FINA events.


FEEL THE POWER

A new twin taping structure provides a lifting effect in the legs, and all-over Carbon Cage compression technology allows for a powerful sensation of full-body stabilization.

ULTIMATE COMPRESSION

Horizontal and vertical carbon fibre grids deliver strong and long-lasting all-over muscle compression for a locked-in feel.

HIGH BODY POSITION

Utilizing a novel twin-taping structure on the back of the legs, the Carbon Core FX gives a lifting effect that allows athletes to maintain a high and streamlined body position in the water, helping to combat muscle fatigue.

UPPER BODY FLEXIBILITY

A re-designed suit lining helps to relieve pressure in targeted areas, delivering superior upper body flexibility without the need to sacrifice all-over compression and support.

LOCKED-IN FEEL

All-over Carbon Cage fabric, improved lining design, and an internal taping system deliver maximum core stability and body alignment with an evenly-distributed compression profile and locked-in feel.


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Olympic Gold medalist and multiple WR holder

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POWERSKIN CARBON-CORE FX COMPRESSION MAP

CLOSED BACK

OPEN BACK

WHAT SIZE SHOULD I CHOOSE?

To choose the right size there’s only one method: take your body measurements and follow the size chart.

WANT MORE COMPRESSION?
DO NOT down size, just look at the table below.

WHAT LEVEL OF COMPRESSION DO YOU PREFER?

MAYBE YOU DON’T NEED MUCH COMPRESSION

If you want to race relaxed just for fun or you are younger than 12, you don’t need any compression.

go for

powerskin ST 2.0

MODERATE
COMPRESSION

go for

powerskin carbon air2

BEST
FLEXIBILITY

THE CHOICE OF

LONG DISTANCE SWIMMERS

who don’t want any restrictions during their race. Slender body types seem to fit this suit well.

MID-HIGH
COMPRESSION

go for

powerskin carbon glide or duo

GREAT
FLEXIBILITY

THE CHOICE OF

THE MID AND LONG DISTANCE SWIMMER

those who compete in both single and multiple races.

HIGH
COMPRESSION

go for

powerskin carbon core fx

GOOD
FLEXIBILITY

A TOP CHOICE FOR

SPRINTERS OF EVERY STROKE

including breaststrokers and the more muscular athletes.

EXTREME
COMPRESSION

We’ve developed the CORE FX to provide the maximum compression that doesn’t harm your health. A higher compression is not recommended for the health of the muscles and the blood circulation.


FIND YOUR POWERSKIN

MAX FLEXIBILITY

The lightest feel like a second skin.

One-piece design: no seams, maximum mobility.

carbon bands

CARBON BANDS


flexibility 5/5, compression 3/5

TARGETED COMPRESSION

Supreme combination of lightness and compression.
Muscle-specific compression.

Hydroglide fabric for ultra-low drag.

micro carbon cage

MICRO CARBON CAGE


flexibility 4/5, compression 4/5

ALLOVER COMPRESSION

Locked-in feel.

Twin-tape for optimal body position and lift.

carbon cage

CARBON CAGE


flexibility 3/5, compression 5/5

COMPRESSION AND FLEXIBILITY

Ultimate compression.
Extraordinary elasticity.
Improved hydrodynamics.
Easily adjustable waist height.

hyperforce TPU fabric

TPU HYPERFORCE™ FABRIC


flexibility 5/5, compression 5/5

FIND YOUR CARBON

powerskin engineered with carbon fiber

MAX FLEXIBILITY

The lightest feel like a second skin.

One-piece design: no seams, maximum mobility.

carbon bands

CARBON BANDS


flexibility 5/5, compression 3/5

PERFECT FIT

Two-piece race suit for a complete compression and size customization.

carbon bands and carbon cage

CARBON BANDS (top), CARBON CAGE (bottom)


flexibility 4/5, compression 4/5

TARGETED COMPRESSION

Supreme combination of lightness and compression.
Muscle-specific compression.

Hydroglide fabric for ultra-low drag.

micro carbon cage

MICRO CARBON CAGE


flexibility 4/5, compression 4/5

ALLOVER COMPRESSION

Locked-in feel.

Twin-tape for optimal body position and lift.

carbon cage

CARBON CAGE


flexibility 3/5, compression 5/5

COMPRESSION

FLEXIBILITY

HOW TO FIT AN ARENA CARBON RACING SUIT

WOMEN’S RACE SUITS SIZE GUIDE


BODY MEASUREMENTS
AFULL BUST (cm) 78-84 84-89 89-94 94-98 98-102 102-106 106-108
BWAIST (cm) 62-66 66-70 70-74 74-78 78-82 82-86 86-88
CHIPS (cm) 80-85 85-90 90-95 95-100 100-105 105-110 110-115
DTORSO LOOP (cm) 136-143 146-153 156-163 166-173 171-178 176-183 181-186
SIZE CHART
INTERNATIONAL SIZE 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
france FRANCE 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
italy ITALY 32 34 36 38 40 42 44
germany GERMANY 26 28 30 32 34 36 38
united kingdom UK 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
united states US 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
australia AUSTRALIA 0 2 4 6 8 10 12