Skip to main content

It's time to upgrade your browser

Your current browser is no longer supported on llbean.com. Please upgrade to one of the following for a smoother, safer shopping experience with us:

Spandex Sportswear

Explore spandex sportswear to find activewear that suits your style and fit preferences. As you browse, check each item’s fabric blend, spandex content and size information to help narrow your choices.

Read More
Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tankini Top, Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tankini Top, Print
A blue scoopneck tankini top in chlorine-resistant nylon-LYCRA fabric with UPF 50+ protection.
(2,009)
$59.95 $29.99
SALE
$59.95 $29.99
SALE
Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tanksuit Print
A black, full-coverage tanksuit in chlorine-resistant nylon-LYCRA® fabric with UPF 50+ protection and quick-drying performance.
(1,947)
$59.95 $39.99
SALE
What customers like:
Durable fabric
Flattering design
Versatile use
Beautiful colors
Comfortable fit
$59.95 $39.99
SALE
Men's L.L.Bean Multisport Pants, Lined
L.L.Bean Men's L.L.Bean Multisport Pants, Lined
A black, quick-drying stretch pant with a moisture-wicking jersey liner, UPF 50+ protection, and articulated knees.
(1,060)
$99.95 $99.95
SALE
What customers like:
Lightweight
Warmth
Comfortable
Good fit
Soft lining
$99.95 $99.95
SALE
Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit Print
A multicolor full-coverage tanksuit in quick-drying, chlorine-resistant nylon and LYCRA® fabric with UPF 50+ protection.
(644)
$89.95 $59.99
SALE
$89.95 $59.99
SALE
Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
A black quick-drying swim short made from recycled nylon and Lycra® spandex with UPF 50+ protection.
(255)
$59.95 $39.99
SALE
What customers like:
Perfect length
Stylish design
Versatile use
Good fit
Flattering look
$59.95 $39.99
SALE
Women's Tropicwear Shorts, Mid-Rise
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shorts, Mid-Rise
A gray nylon-spandex short with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying stretch fabric, pockets and removable belt.
(143)
$64.95 $64.95
SALE
What customers like:
Great fit
Lightweight fabric
Good pockets
High quality workmanship
Excellent comfort
$64.95 $64.95
SALE
Women's Birchwood Brushed Waffle Top, V-Neck
L.L.Bean Women's Birchwood Brushed Waffle Top, V-Neck
A blue waffle-knit sweatshirt with a soft-brushed interior, stretch comfort, ribbed trim, and stylish side-hem zips.
(0)
$79.95 $64.99
SALE
$79.95 $64.99
SALE
Men's Technical Stretch Upland Shirt with No Fly Zone
L.L.Bean Men's Technical Stretch Upland Shirt with No Fly Zone
A multicolor nylon-spandex upland shirt with stretch, insect-repellent treatment, reinforced orange overlays, and secure pockets.
(0)
$99.95 $99.95
SALE
$99.95 $99.95
SALE
Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit Print
A blue printed tanksuit with cap sleeves, UPF 50+ protection and quick-drying recycled nylon stretch.
(0)
$99.95 $69.99
SALE
$99.95 $69.99
SALE
Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Squareneck Tanksuit
A black squareneck tanksuit in recycled nylon and elastane, offering UPF 50+, moderate support, and quick-drying.
(0)
$89.95 $89.95
SALE
$89.95 $89.95
SALE
Women's BeanSport Highneck Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Highneck Tanksuit
A black, full-coverage swimsuit in chlorine-resistant nylon and LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fabric with UPF 50+.
(0)
$79.95 $54.99
SALE
$79.95 $54.99
SALE
Women's LLB Simple Soft Base Layer Camisole
L.L.Bean Women's LLB Simple Soft Base Layer Camisole
A black synthetic camisole with moisture-wicking, quick-drying, pill-resistant fabric for lightweight, bulk-free layering.
(0)
$39.95 $39.95
SALE
$39.95 $39.95
SALE
Women's L.L.Bean Everyday Performance Tank, Cropped
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Everyday Performance Tank, Cropped
A black, moisture-wicking polyester-Lycra tank with UPF 50+, built-in shelf bra and removable cups.
(0)
$69.95 $34.99
SALE
$69.95 $34.99
SALE
Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Long-Sleeve Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Long-Sleeve Tanksuit Print
A blue, printed long-sleeve tanksuit in recycled nylon-elastane with UPF 50+ sun protection and quick-drying performance.
(0)
$99.95 $64.99
SALE
$99.95 $64.99
SALE
Women's Shaping Sweetheart Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Sweetheart Tanksuit
A black shaping swimsuit with a sweetheart neckline, UPF 50+ protection, adjustable straps, and chlorine-resistant fabric.
(0)
$99.95 $99.95
SALE
$99.95 $99.95
SALE
Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Bandeau Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Bandeau Tanksuit
A black recycled-nylon and elastane tanksuit offering UPF 50+ protection, moderate support and convertible straps.
(0)
$89.95 $59.99
SALE
$89.95 $59.99
SALE
Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, V-Neck Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, V-Neck Tanksuit
A red, UPF 50+ tanksuit in recycled nylon and elastane, with adjustable straps and moderate support.
(0)
$89 $43.99
SALE
$89 $43.99
SALE
Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Bandeau Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, Bandeau Tanksuit Print
A blue swimsuit made from recycled nylon and elastane, with UPF 50+ protection and adjustable straps.
(0)
$99.95 $69.99
SALE
$99.95 $69.99
SALE
Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
A blue performance tee with recycled polyester and spandex, offering quick-drying, moisture-wicking comfort and UPF 50+.
(0)
$44.95 $44.95
SALE
$44.95 $44.95
SALE
Women's BeanSport Highneck Tanksuit, Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Highneck Tanksuit, Print
A blue, full-coverage tanksuit made with chlorine-resistant Italian fabric, offering UPF 50+, quick drying and support.
(0)
$89.95 $59.99
SALE
$89.95 $59.99
SALE
Women's BeanSport Highneck Tankini Top, Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Highneck Tankini Top, Print
A blue high-neck tankini top in quick-drying nylon-Lycra fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection.
(0)
$69.95 $44.99
SALE
$69.95 $44.99
SALE
Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, V-Neck Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Coastal Essentials Swimwear, V-Neck Tanksuit Print
A colorful printed tanksuit in recycled nylon and elastane with UPF 50+ protection and adjustable straps.
(0)
$89 $43.99
SALE
$89 $43.99
SALE

Spandex Sportswear

Spandex sportswear is clothing defined by its sportswear style and the inclusion of spandex in its stated fabric content. That category name is a useful starting point, while the details of each garment provide a fuller picture of its design, proportions and care. The percentage of spandex listed in a fabric description is one detail worth considering, but it does not replace information about sizing, cut or construction. Two garments with the same stated spandex content can still have different silhouettes, so personal preference matters as much as the category itself. Some people favor a close-fitting outline; others prefer a more relaxed shape with less emphasis on the body. Neither approach is the right choice for everyone. The appeal lies in finding clothing that reflects your own style rather than adopting a look that feels unfamiliar. Consider the proportions you already reach for: a particular length, a simple neckline, a defined waist or a straighter line. Those familiar details can help make a collection easier to browse without reducing every choice to a fabric percentage. Color and visual balance matter, too. A quieter palette can keep an outfit understated, while a contrasting shade can give it a distinct point of interest. Looking at the whole outfit, rather than one garment in isolation, helps reveal which shapes and colors feel most like you. Sportswear can have a place in a wardrobe alongside other styles without becoming its defining theme. An outdoorsy sensibility, straightforward design and an appreciation for quality can be part of that personal mix. The most meaningful choice is not necessarily the one with the most elaborate description. It is the one whose documented details, appearance and sizing align with what you actually prefer to wear. A clear sense of those preferences brings useful context to the collection and leaves room for individual taste, whether your style is understated, expressive or somewhere between the two.

Fit deserves the same attention as appearance when comparing spandex sportswear. A familiar size designation can help narrow the field, but the corresponding measurements and fit description are more informative than the letter or number alone. Different cuts create different proportions, and a garment pictured on someone else may not sit at the same point on your body. Length is especially personal: a hem that looks balanced on one person can create a different outline on another. Comparing listed measurements with clothing you already own gives those numbers a more practical meaning. Picture a favorite garment laid flat on a table, with its familiar length and shape clearly visible; that reference can be more useful than trying to judge proportions from a photograph alone. Where measurements are supplied, they offer a way to distinguish between styles that might otherwise look similar. Details such as seams, closures and pocket placement, when shown or described, can also influence the overall look and your preference for one design over another. Care information belongs in that comparison, rather than being an afterthought. Spandex content alone does not establish washing or drying directions, so the garment’s own care label remains the appropriate reference. A care routine that fits your household habits is a practical consideration, particularly if you prefer to keep clothing maintenance straightforward. Questions about durability are best considered through the available construction details and care information, not inferred from the category name. There is no single fabric percentage that tells the whole story of how a garment will wear over time. Thoughtful selection means giving the full description its due, from composition and sizing to any stated construction details. These considerations do not need to turn browsing into a technical exercise. They simply connect the clothing shown on the page with the details that matter in your wardrobe, helping you make distinctions based on something more useful than a photograph or a familiar size label.

Personal style gives those details their final context. A wardrobe often becomes more coherent when its pieces share a few qualities you enjoy, such as clean lines, balanced proportions or an uncomplicated color palette. That does not require everything to match. A repeated shade, a similar silhouette or a consistent level of detail can create a connection while leaving each outfit its own character. When considering spandex sportswear, the clothing already hanging in your closet provides a useful frame of reference. Think of the colors grouped together, the shapes you recognize immediately and the garments that feel most representative of your taste. A potential addition has more meaning when you can picture its place among them. For a related clothing category, Spandex Dresses offers another direction to explore, with its own silhouettes and garment-specific details to consider. The shared material term is a connection between categories, not a substitute for comparing individual descriptions. That same attention to personal preference matters when choosing clothing as a gift. Someone’s favorite colors, preferred fit and usual size provide better starting points than assumptions about what they ought to like. A gift for a partner, sibling or friend can feel especially thoughtful when it reflects a detail they have mentioned or a style they consistently choose. When sizing is uncertain, accurate measurements are more useful than guessing from appearance. The goal is a choice that respects the recipient’s taste rather than imposing a different one. Whether the clothing is for yourself or someone close to you, quality, versatility and timeless style are worthwhile priorities to bring to the selection. The details that support those priorities will vary from garment to garment. Taking the collection as a starting point, then considering each description on its own, keeps the decision personal and grounded. It leaves space for clothing that belongs in an individual wardrobe: thoughtfully chosen, true to its wearer and connected to the styles they already enjoy.
Read More

FAQs