Maillot is a term which refers to a one-piece swimsuit. This term is used for discriminate one piece swimsuits from two piece swimsuits.

Maillot generally comprises a tank top (torso style) with up-cut legs. Conversely, a maillot may also cover a turtleneck type top, a revealing cutouts or a plunging neckline. 

As maillot refer to the term one piece swimsuit, also may refer to the jersey fabric, stretchable tights or leotards and basically used in gymnastics or may be dance.

Maillot term was used first time in 1920 and placed a new fashion in swimsuit industry. Maillot is preferred also by older women because its slimming look, coverage and jersey fabric make it more unpretentious rather than bikini.

Maillots may also comprise halter straps, plummeting necklines, turtleneck styles tops and purposefully placed cutouts.

Maillots are available in different sizes and styles including Maillot Sarong, Maillot Tank, Maillot Cutout, Maillot Suspender, Maillot High-Legline, Maillot Tanga, Miokini, Maillot Torpedo, Pretzel & Slingshot Maillot, Maillot Strapless, Topless Maillot etc.

Presently, maillot is becoming popular all over the world and several women prefer to wear it. The potency and stylishness of maillot is basically slimming coverage for women’s structures.

The maillot has detained a significant position all over the history and trend of swimsuit industry.

It was first kind of swimsuit trend which made for cover the large amount of skin while retaining social acceptability.

After coming in availability and popularity of spandex fabric in 1960, it is firstly used as a maillot by the fashion designers due to its stretchiness and tight fitting, which is currently so common among women.