facekini
Sign in to savethumb|150px|alt=|A woman wearing a facekini The facekini () is a mask designed for swimmers and beachgoers that covers the head and face, revealing only the eyes, nose, and mouth. The mask is made of stretchy fabric commonly used in bathing suits, and comes in different colors and patterns. They are often worn in combination with various sun protective clothing, such as body suits with long sleeves, sunglasses, visors, or umbrellas.
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thumb|150px|alt=|A woman wearing a facekini The facekini () is a mask designed for swimmers and beachgoers that covers the head and face, revealing only the eyes, nose, and mouth. The mask is made of stretchy fabric commonly used in bathing suits, and comes in different colors and patterns. They are often worn in combination with various sun protective clothing, such as body suits with long sleeves, sunglasses, visors, or umbrellas.
==Origins== The facekini was invented in 2004 by Zhang Shifan, a former accountant from the coastal Chinese city of Qingdao, which became the hometown of this fashion trend. The people of Qingdao use the garment to protect against ultraviolet rays, as well as jellyfish, insects, and other irritants at the beach.
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