Adidas launches swimwear collection with Tom Daley

German sportswear brand Adidas has launched a knitting-inspired swimwear collection in collaboration with British champion diver and long-term partner Tom Daley.

The four-piece swimwear collection blends Daley_s “bold and confident personal style with his passion for knitting_” and features an adjustable thin-strapped swimsuit_ two-piece bikini_ swimming trunks and 5-inch swimming shorts.

Each piece features a selection of vibrant colours and unique retro knitting-inspired graphics_ created by Daley in conjunction with the Adidas design team_ as well as Adidas performance technology_ such as the swimsuit_ bikini and swim trunks featuring Adidas' resilient Infinitex fabric_ offering a high resistance to chlorine and salt water_ and the 5-inch short_ featuring a quick-dry fabric.

Commenting on the collaboration_ Daley said in a statement: “I wanted this collection to be fun_ expressive and allow people to celebrate their individuality. Whether it_s competing_ training_ exercising_ or playing - the water is a space for everyone.

“My love of knitting is well-publicized_ but I hope everyone will agree that we have used that design inspiration_ to create a unique fashion-forward look_ that people will feel equally confident wearing in and out of the water.”

The Adidas x Tom Daley swimwear collection is available from adidas.co.uk and across selected retailers. Items start from 30 pounds.