Merterials?

Question

I want to make a mermaid tail that i can swim in but there's just one problem...what kind of material should i use so that the tail's water-proof and wont fade?

Answer 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtwnOQg_K...  is a good start, you may want to watch out if its also resistant to chlorine if you swim in pools as long term effects can cause damage to a lot of fabrics. I know some varities of spandex work well in water and lycra is another option.