Say Goodbye to Soggy Swimsuit Pads - Introducing Our Concealing Petal for Swimwear
Key Takeaways
Foam swimsuit pads get soggy and lumpy, and stick-on silicone nipple covers slip or peel off in the water. Our concealing petal service seals thin, foam-free petals between the layers of your own swimsuit, so your nipples stay hidden in and out of the pool, with nothing to dry out, adjust, or lose.
Add petals to your swimsuit: $48 for the first suit, $35 for each extra in the same shipment. Shipping is included both ways.
Which suits work: two layers of fabric, with pattern, texture, or plenty of lining.
New to Non Disclosure Apparel? We make the Elli and Gigi Bralettes, non-padded bralettes with these same concealing petals built into every cup, so your nipples stay hidden without foam or covers. Shop our nipple concealing bralettes.
Let's talk about something we've all dealt with: the foam pads in swimsuits. They start out promising, then one dip in the pool and they're soggy, creased, and lumpy. And they never seem to dry. We keep wearing them anyway, because the alternative is nipples showing through a wet suit, and that's not the look we're going for either.
After years of perfecting the concealing petals in our Elli Bralette and Gigi Bralette, we now install the same petals in the swimsuit you already love, whether it's a bikini top, one-piece, swim dress, or tankini.
Why Swimsuit Nipple Covers Fail in the Water
The foam padding in most swimsuits is about as effective as using a paper towel as an umbrella. It works for about five minutes, then you're left with a soggy mess.
Foam pads soak up water while you swim, get heavy, and take approximately seven years to dry (okay, an exaggeration, but still). Meanwhile, damp padding sits against your skin. They also crease, fold, and make your suit look lumpy in all the wrong places.
Stick-on silicone nipple covers aren't much better. Trapping water under a non-breathable disk pressed against your skin is a recipe for irritation, and then there's the joy of peeling them off after a day at the beach. Reusable covers beat a padded swim top, but you risk losing one (or both) every time you swim.
Can You Wear Nipple Covers While Swimming?
You can, but most aren't made for it. Adhesive covers loosen in water and sweat, and the reusable kind can float away mid-swim. Waterproof versions grip better, but they still trap water against your skin. If you swim often, coverage built into the suit works better than anything you stick on.
What to Wear Under a Swimsuit Without Padding
If you'd rather skip the foam, you have a few options:
- Choose the right suit. Patterned and textured suits, like ruching, hide nipples better than smooth, solid fabric. More lining helps too.
- Use nipple covers for the occasional swim. They work in a pinch, with the trade-offs above.
- Add concealing petals to the suit you love. Thin petals sealed between the layers give you coverage without padding, and they're always there.
The Best Swimsuit Nipple Cover: A Petal Sealed Inside Your Suit
Our concealing petals are the answer to your swimwear prayers. Unlike padding that covers your whole cup, each petal is about 3 inches across, sized for just the nipple area, and thinner than a credit card. You keep your natural shape, with no bulk.
We heat-seal the petals between the layers of your swimsuit, so they become a permanent part of it:
- No more shifting pads
- No more soggy foam
- No more creasing or bunching
- No more nipples showing through your suit
The petals dry quickly and don't soak up water like a sponge. And unlike silicone covers, there's no adhesive on your skin and nothing to wash, dry, and keep track of after every swim.
Which Swimsuits Work
Because the petals sit between two layers of fabric, the suit makes all the difference:
- Two layers: suits with removable pad pockets or a full lining. Single-layer suits and molded cups don't work.
- Pattern and texture: prints and ruching hide the petal's edge best.
- Lining: the more lining, the more invisible the petal.
- Structure: a structured top holds the petal flat. Smooth, drapey, or lightly lined fabric is more likely to show it.
How It Works
- Mark your placement. Put on your suit and press a small round sticker or bandage, about 1/2 inch across, onto the inside lining of each cup, exactly where your nipple touches. No sticker handy? We'll mail you our sticker kit. Never mark the outside.
- Send it to us. Mail your marked suit to us with the prepaid label we email you.
- We install the petals. We center a petal on each mark and heat-seal it between the layers within 1 to 5 days of getting your suit, then ship it back. Shipping is included both ways.
Watch how to mark your suit for petal placement:
It's $48 for the first suit and $35 for each extra in the same shipment, so bring the whole drawer.
Add Petals to Your Sports Bra or Bralette Too
The same service works on the bras you already own. If your sports bra or bralette has removable pads that bunch in the wash, or thin double-layer cups that still show your nipples, we can seal petals between the layers so you never need the pads again. It's the same process and the same price, and you can send bras and swimsuits together in one shipment.
Real Feedback from Real Women
Here's what one happy customer had to say:
"I was so grateful to work with Becky! She was amazing in getting my bathing suits transformed with that extra bit of non-disclosure I was looking for without having to sacrifice my awesome new suits."
Who It's For
Concealing petals work for teens just starting to navigate swimwear, moms who want an easy pool day, athletes who don't want the distraction, and anyone in between.
After years of settling for soggy pads, it's time for a better option. Send us your favorite swimsuit, and we'll send it back ready to make a splash without making a statement.
Ready? Add petals to your swimsuit.
FAQs
Can you wear nipple covers while swimming?
Yes, but most aren't made for water. Adhesive covers loosen, reusable ones can come off mid-swim, and both trap water against your skin. Concealing petals sealed inside your suit can't come off.
What can I wear under a swimsuit so my nipples don't show?
Choose a patterned, textured, or well-lined suit, or add concealing petals between its layers. The petals give you coverage without foam padding.
Why are foam pads in swimsuits so uncomfortable?
Foam pads absorb water, get heavy, crease easily, and take a long time to dry. That leads to irritation, bulk, and a lumpy look after swimming.
How do concealing petals work in a swimsuit?
We heat-seal thin, foam-free petals between the two layers of your suit, centered on the marks you place over your nipples. They cover just the nipple area, so you keep your natural shape.
Will the petals move or bunch while swimming?
No. The petals are permanently sealed between the layers of your suit, so they won't shift, crease, or bunch the way removable pads do.
Which swimsuits can you add petals to?
Bikini tops, one-pieces, tankinis, and swim dresses with two layers of fabric, like a full lining or removable pad pockets. Patterned, textured, and well-lined suits work best. Single-layer suits and molded cups don't work.
Can you add petals to my sports bra too?
Yes. Sports bras and bralettes with removable pad pockets or two layers of fabric in the cup work best. Send them with your swimsuits in the same shipment.
How much does it cost?
$48 for the first item and $35 for each extra in the same shipment, with shipping included both ways.
