Frequently Asked Questions

Essential answers about orders, sizes, shipping, returns, and customizations.

Exchanges & Returns

By when can I make a return or exchange?

Within 14 days of delivery (the courier's delivery date counts). This applies to the whole catalogue, Last Chance and promotions included. Let us know from your customer account or by writing to info@boneswimmer.it with your order number.

Can I change the size or model?

Yes. In Italy, place a new order with the items you want and write in the notes «I request delivery with collection of previous order no. XXXXX»: the courier delivers and collects at the same time. After inspection we refund the returned items. From abroad: new order plus a separate return.

What conditions must the returned goods meet?

Intact, unworn, unwashed, with the tag attached and the hygiene liner where present, in the same condition you received it. Swimsuits must be tried on over your own underwear.

What happens when the return is received?

Quality control inspects every item. If everything is in order, the refund is issued within 14 days of your return request, to the same payment method.

Are shipping costs refunded?

If you return the whole order, we also refund standard delivery. If you return only part of it, we refund the value of the returned items. Return shipping is at your expense, except for faulty items or mistakes on our part.

Can I return or exchange LAST CHANCE products?

Yes, under the same rules as every other item: 14 days from delivery.

Can I return customized garments / Custom Edition?

No. Customised items or items made to your request (custom graphics, names, team logos) cannot be returned, as provided by law.

Returns from countries with customs: who pays the costs?

For countries outside the EU, return shipping and any duties and customs clearance charges are your responsibility and are not refunded.

How does merchandise exchange work in Italy (exchange with pickup)?

Place a new order with the desired items and write in the notes:

“I request delivery with pickup of previous order no. XXXXX”.

The courier will deliver the new order and collect the items to be replaced.

How long does the refund take?

We issue it within 14 days of being notified of the return. How long it takes to reach you depends on your bank or PayPal.

Return to Italy with organized pickup: how do I proceed?

Write to info@boneswimmer.it with the subject:

“Return order no. XXXXX with pickup” + items to return + preferred day (no time) + full address + phone number.

How much is withheld for returns with pickup in Italy?

We deduct 8,99 € from the refund for home collection. If you send it yourself with a tracked courier, we deduct nothing.

Can I ship the return with my own courier (Italy/Abroad)?

Yes, but always with tracking. We are not responsible for goods sent without tracking or lost.

Where should I send the return?

Autori Srl – Boneswimmer Shop, Via Alfredo Cappellini 18, 21013 Gallarate (VA) – Italy.

Shipping & delivery

What are the delivery times?

24/48 hours for in-stock products. About 15 working days for pre-ordered or custom products.

How much does shipping cost in Italy?

With GLS the cost depends on your basket value: 8,99 € up to 29,99 € · 6,90 € from 30 € · 4,90 € from 60 € · free from 99 €. With BRT 11,00 €, with DHL 22,00 €. Collection from a GLS point or locker: 6,89 € up to 29,99 € · 4,90 € from 30 € · 2,90 € from 60 € · free from 99 €.

Calabria and Islands: how much does it cost?

With GLS 10,00 € up to 29,99 € · 7,90 € from 30 € · 5,90 € from 60 € · free from 99,99 €. With DHL 22,00 €.

Free shipping in Italy: from when?

On orders from 99 € with GLS (Calabria and the islands from 99,99 €). Below that threshold shipping still costs less: 6,90 € from 30 € and 4,90 € from 60 €.

Can I pick up in the store in Gallarate?

Yes, free of charge at Via Alfredo Cappellini 18: at checkout choose Pickup instead of Ship. We'll email you when your order is ready.

Why do you ask for the full address (street number/interior/intercom)?

To avoid failed delivery. If the package is returned due to incorrect/incomplete information, redelivery will be at your expense.

Free shipping thresholds abroad: what are they?

200 € in European Union countries (excluding Malta), Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom · 250 € Albania, Bosnia, North Macedonia, Malta, Turkey and other European countries outside the EU · 300 € South Africa, Ukraine · 500 € United States, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Japan.

How much does international shipping cost?

Across most of Europe, Switzerland and the UK, the cost drops as your basket grows, with free shipping from 200 €: Germany, Austria, Benelux, Denmark from 12 € down to 3,90 € · France from 13 € down to 4,90 € · Spain, Portugal, Poland from 13,90 € down to 4,90 € · Eastern Europe from 18 € down to 6,90 € · Switzerland and the United Kingdom from 24,90 € down to 9,90 €. Outside Europe: United States and Canada 45 € · Australia 82 €. Full list on the Shipping & delivery page.

Payments

What payment methods do you accept?

Orders are completed online using the payment methods available at checkout: debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, PayShop, and (where available) installment payments with Scalapay.

Is it possible to pay cash on delivery?

No, it is not possible to pay by cash on delivery.

Sizes & Fit

What material are the training swimsuits made of?

PBT 100% polyester (Speedline by Mi.Ti.), elastane-free: it resists chlorine and keeps its shape and colour over time. Charme lining by Piutrenove, 82% polyamide and 18% elastane.

How should training swimsuits fit?

Like a second skin (technical fit).

Is it normal for them to be difficult to put on when dry?

Yes: it’s normal; they become more comfortable in the water.

What size should I choose for training swimsuits?

Usual size for a “super tight” fit, or one size up for more comfort.

And what about swimwear/leisurewear?

They have an elastic percentage: choose your usual size.

Women — if I wear size 44, which size should I choose for Pinup/Ibiza?

Often size 44 clothing corresponds to 44 or 46 in Pinup; if you wear 44 → Pinup 46 (44 only for a very tight fit). Ibiza follows the same rule (44 → Ibiza 46).

Men — what match does H2Otto have?

46 clothing → H2Otto L; 48 clothing → H2Otto XL (and so on).

Men — How does UCLA dress?

UCLA wears the clothing size.

Don't I like swimsuits that are too tight?

Consider one size up (comfort also around the thigh). Both have a drawstring at the waist.

If I have doubts, how do you help me?

Write to info@boneswimmer.it indicating your height, weight, clothing size, underwear size, and intended use.

Care & Maintenance

How do you wash swimsuits?

After every swim, rinse in plenty of cold water, don’t wring, and dry in the air, in the shade and away from heat sources.

What should I avoid?

NO washing machine, NO dryer, NO detergents not specific for sportswear, never fabric softener.

Are swimsuits sensitive to chlorine?

Yes: for long-lasting use, always rinse in cold water after each use and air dry.

Customizations / Custom Edition

Do you make custom swimsuits and accessories?

Yes: custom swimwear, accessories, and activewear for teams, events, brands, camps, colleges, sports/recreational facilities, spas, resorts.

How do I proceed to request a custom design?

1) Fill out the form with your idea/models/quantities

2) We will send you timing and a quote

3) After payment, graphic proposal up to the final version

4) Size sample kit available (with advance payment)

5) Reordering possible even one item at a time while maintaining the agreed price

Can I request the Custom Edition 2025 catalog?

Yes: request the “Custom Edition 2025” catalog.

Can custom garments be returned?

No, personalized/custom edition items are not returnable.

Stores & Retailers (Where to find us)

Where can I find Boneswimmer in person?

On the “Where to Find Us” page, you will find stores and retailers with addresses and contacts (Gallarate, Milan, Turin, Riccione, Bologna, etc.).

Do you have a shop in Gallarate?

Yes: Via Alfredo Cappellini 18, Gallarate (VA).

Support & Contacts

How can I contact you for orders/sizes/returns?

Write to info@boneswimmer.it indicating the order number and your request.

How long does it take you to respond?

Indicatively 24–48 working hours.

Production & philosophy

Where are BONESWIMMER swimsuits made?

Entirely in Italy, between Gallarate and Busto Arsizio: graphics designed in our atelier, sublimation printing at a nearby print works, cutting and sewing within the local textile supply chain. Since 2004, with a structure built to grow without losing identity, standards and control.

Retailers / Franchising

I have a store: can I become a retailer?

Yes: contact us at info@boneswimmer.it or fill out the “Become a Retailer” form.

Franchising: how can I get information?

Send a request through the “Become a Franchisee” form to receive the program.