Although the human eye cannot penetrate the fabric in the Tan Through range from Kiniki, UV rays which cause the skin to darken will pass through, allowing wearers to bronze all over.
Thousands of microscopic holes in the stretchy patented Transol yarn - described by the company as 'chicken-wire mesh material' - allows 80 per cent of sunlight reach the skin.
In hot water: Health campaigners say the swimwear that lets the sun's rays
through to the skin presents a higher cancer risk and could be potentially lethal
The raw material is transparent when held up to the light but the wearer's modesty is preserved by special animal prints and abstract patterns which confuse the eye, so onlookers can only see a solid block of fabric.
The range, which is available from www.kiniki.com, includes an all-in-one swimsuit, bikinis and wraps for women, plus briefs, hipsters and tangas for men.
Costs range between £17.43 for the briefs and wrap to £34.68 for the swimsuit or full bikini set. Women's sizes start at eight and go up to 20, while men can choose from small to XXL.
The range, which is available from www.kiniki.com, includes an all-in-one swimsuit, bikinis and wraps for women, plus briefs, hipsters and tangas for men.
Costs range between £17.43 for the briefs and wrap to £34.68 for the swimsuit or full bikini set. Women's sizes start at eight and go up to 20, while men can choose from small to XXL.
Beach boys: The bright colours and patterns of the fabric mean that the mesh-like
material seems opaque when on the body. But wearers must be responsible and
wear sunscreen at all times, warn the manufacturers
