My Own Speedo Line

[PSDave]

LOL Did anyone actually think you were stupid enough to use the name Speedo? When Speedos became a household word for its competition swimwear it seems that any suit that is brief is referred to as a speedo. It has become the generic description for briefs. (like Kleenex has become the name of tissues - no matter who makes them)
You have quite a task coming up with a name. I think Proxy is a good one but I would double check that it is an ok word to use in other languages. You don't want to piss off someone or use an obscene word.
Also, what are you looking at as your focus? Another version of the normal 2-3" brief will be hard for you to break into the market with unless there is something very distinctive about it. Personally I would like to see those super low riding suits like we have seen in a post about Italian suits. They look really great and cover the butt too (The Japanese suits don't)
Good Luck! I'll be looking forward to your progress.

[7_of_Fine]

I mentioned before that I want to create a line of superhero/villain under things or swimwear. something the sexy geek can put on to feel and look good. There will indeed be a lot of swim briefs of various cuts, but I want to also create jocks, singlets, jammers and thongs, and even if I don't get all successful, I'll at least have a collection of nice undies and bulge-gear that I like, all for myself.

[Torchwatch]

Can you achieve consistent quality and output when actually making your swimwear?
If you intend to compete with the Chinese at low prices you'll be working for their wages in your country.
If you intend to go upmarket then everything you sell will have to be perfect, much of what you make will go into the bin until you can make that perfect swim brief every time, in minutes.
Your first design will have to be available in at least 4 sizes and perhaps several colours, to build up a launch stock will take you weeks of hard work with no income. You will need to spend out on a lot of fabric, elastic and waist cord just to make the launch stock.
If no one buys you will be left with a couple of hundred swim briefs that no one wants, which you will have to sell off cheap on Ebay.

[knikon]

Not only would I buy but I have been very interested in designing swimwear and manufacturing it. My photo business is what keeps me from spending cash on a sterger or sewing machine.

[area51tazz]

Originally Posted by 7_of_Fine

I mentioned before that I want to create a line of superhero/villain under things or swimwear. something the sexy geek can put on to feel and look good. There will indeed be a lot of swim briefs of various cuts, but I want to also create jocks, singlets, jammers and thongs, and even if I don't get all successful, I'll at least have a collection of nice undies and bulge-gear that I like, all for myself.

I support this!

[area51tazz]

Originally Posted by speedorob86

OMG!
Why am I being attacked for using the word speedo?! Calm down....

There has to be some societal misunderstanding there..no worries! we know where you're headed with this

[Dooley67]

Speedorob86,

You're not being attacked - you're being urged to use caution and you're being protected. Others who have used the word speedo in websites have been either threatened with lawsuits or have been actually sued by Speedo. So, don't feel bad - the guys have your best interests at heart.

D67

[LeanHunk]

I knew what you meant when you said you wanted to start your own speedo line, speedorob. Like Dooley said, the guys on the board are just looking out for you. Dave Evans got into trouble with Speedo Int'l because he named his website speedosexuality.com. The result was that he had to change it to swimmersexuality instead. Not the worst thing in the world, but it must have been a headache.

Area51tazz mentioned social media will be huge. I second that. To build on area51tazz's suggestion, I recommend wix.com. It's a great way to start forming your web presence with dozens of complimentary, customizable templates you can use for free. If you like what you see, you can pay a nominal fee to set your own url address and customize it even more.

Your ideas are great and I wish you best of luck!

[area51tazz]

Originally Posted by LeanHunk

Area51tazz mentioned social media will be huge. I second that. To build on area51tazz's suggestion, I recommend wix.com. It's a great way to start forming your web presence with dozens of complimentary, customizable templates you can use for free. If you like what you see, you can pay a nominal fee to set your own url address and customize it even more.

Your ideas are great and I wish you best of luck!

Ew....Wix :P

Maybe I had a bad experience out of the norm, but I have not been impressed with what I've seen come out of their product. I'd be happy to take a look at a good example if you've got one :P

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

Originally Posted by speedorob86

OMG!

Why am I being attacked for using the word speedo?! Calm down....

First of all this is called a speedo board.....not male swim brief board. Speedo is the name that has attached itself to the male brief swimsuit. Just like you call a kleenex a kleenex - hardly ever call it a tissue.

Just so we are all clear....I apologize for using the word speedo and when I start my own line, I will use the term swim brief instead of speedo.

I love how this is the ONLY comments I'm getting in response. Wow. I didn't think it would be an issue at all.....lol

When you don't get sued, thank me. Call it an attack all you want.