: Another relevant paper, Assessment of Women's Plus-Size Swimwear for Industry Applications , addresses the specific functional and aesthetic needs of plus-size consumers, noting that wearing swimsuits can often increase feelings of self-objectification and shame if the fit is not inclusive. 3. Engineering & Performance

: Research into swimming performance in swimsuit designed with seamless technology evaluates factors like loop length and fabric structure to maximize compression and reduce drag. 4. "Bikini Medicine"

: The paper Innovations in pattern-making to enhance the comfort of bikinis analyzes modeling problems to improve both the physical and psychological comfort of the user through better textile compositions.

: Research by fashion historians like Audrey Millet suggests the bikini became a permanent fixture not just because of style, but because of the feminist movement of May 1968. In The Bikini: A Look Back at the History of the Summer Essential , the garment is described as a "political object" that allowed women to reclaim control over their bodies and move freely in the water.