The Speedo LZR (pronounced laser) is making, ahem, waves in the swimming world.

Thirty-eight of the 42 world records broken this year have been by swimmers wearing LZRs.

The suit's LZR panels, core stabilizer and bonded seams all combine to reduce drag.

Here is how Speedo describes the suit: "Made from an ultra lightweight, low drag, water repellent, and fast-drying fabric unique to Speedo called LZR PULSE™, the LZR RACER suit is the world's first fully bonded competition swimsuit. The suit is ultrasonically welded which gives the effect of no seams at all. Ultra low drag LZR panels are laminated onto the base fabric to create a Hydro Form Compression System helping to compress the entire swimmer's body into a more streamlined shape and enabling them to cut through the water with more power and agility."

I don't know what any of that means, but apparently, it's a big deal to competitive swimmers.

Read more here.

Watch CNN video here.

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