It’s a great alternative to the long pant version of a wetsuit yet the length isn’t too short on the thigh making it super comfortable, i. e. , no riding up! It’s a durable fabric that takes abrasion easily which is a constant worry for me when wearing swimwear made of skimpy lightweight nylon. It also has the added benefit of keeping me warm when swimming in cold water whether that be the ocean or lake here in the Northeast. My only wish is that the waistband sit just a bit higher.