A reusable swim diaper, which includes a main torso part having an extent defined by an elastic-banded torso-receiving aperture at its upper end for receiving a torso, a pair of elastic-banded leg-receiving apertures at its lower end, and a crotch portion generally between said leg-receiving apertures. At least one joint extends between the torso-receiving aperture and one of the leg-receiving apertures, the joint being capable of selectively and repeatedly joining and separating adjacent portions of the main torso part. The main torso part also includes a bodyside inner layer of breathable wick away fabric having an extent corresponding to the extent of the main torso part, an absorbent terry cloth intermediate layer, and a waterproof outer layer having an extent corresponding to the extent of said main torso part. The layers are made of materials which are capable of withstanding laundering and are restored to substantially their original conditions by laundering.
