Rip Curl
Cross-Strap Triangle Bikini Top
Rip Curl Cross-Strap Triangle Bikini Top is a women's swim top for beach and pool activities. It has soft cups with removable foam padding, thin sliding straps that tie at the neck, and a narrow underbust band that ties at the back. Constructed from smooth swim fabric in matte black, this top requires the matching swim bottom, which is sold separately.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, resortwear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Triangle bikini top with cross-strap details and soft cups.
Soft cups with removable padding, thin adjustable straps that tie at neck.
- Material
- Shell: 85% polyamide, 15% elastane; Lining: 92% polyamide, 8% elastane
- Style
- casual, resortwear
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Cross-strap design
- Triangle silhouette
- Soft cup construction
- Removable foam padding
- Thin sliding adjustable straps
- Tie at neck closure
- Matching bottom sold separately
Product Insights
The Cross-Strap Triangle Bikini Top by Rip Curl ($50) offers light support suitable for sunbathing and light swimming, not active watersports. Its three protective layers and removable foam padding prevent show-through when wet, while the 85% polyamide/15% elastane shell and lining with 8% elastane ensure quick drying and shape retention. The main tradeoff: tie closures at neck must be double-knotted to prevent loosening in water, limiting the top to gentle activity. Care includes rinsing, cold gentle wash, and flat drying away from sun to preserve elasticity.
Verified claims
- Opacity
- Three protective layers prevent show-through when the top is wet.
- Support
- Light support suitable for sunbathing and light swimming, not for active watersports.
- Tie closure security
- Tie closures at neck require double-knotting to prevent loosening in water.
- Padding and liner
- Removable foam padding and dense lining prevent show-through and maintain shape in water.
- Strap security
- Double-knot neck ties for water security; top suitable only for light swimming.
- Material consistency
- 85% polyamide/15% elastane shell matches full-price Classic Surf Crossback's 86/14 blend.
- Quick drying
- Polyamide fabric disperses moisture for rapid drying.
- Quick dry
- Polyamide fabric dries quickly and stays comfortable in wet conditions.
- Strap and ties
- Adjustable sliding straps; neck ties require double-knot for secure swim fit.
- Care
- Rinse, wash cold gentle, dry flat away from sun to preserve elasticity.
- Lining
- Lining with 8% elastane prevents distortion and dries quickly.
Product record
- Title
- Cross-Strap Triangle Bikini Top
- Brand
- Rip Curl
- Price
- 50 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Liner transparency when wet
- The Black shell over a Black lining absorbs light instead of scattering it, so the top sidesteps the translucent 'ghost layer' effect common in pastel or white swimwear when saturated—a property swimwear guides specifically flag as lowering wet-transparency risk.
- With only 8% elastane—compared to the shell’s 15%—the lining is a denser, less stretchy knit that resists the thinning out that can make higher-spandex liners go sheer when pulled taut across the body, so it preserves a solid barrier even as the outer fabric clings and moves.
- The soft foam cups add a third opaque layer behind the shell and liner; keeping them in place during wear eliminates any chance of bust-level show-through, even when the textile layers are drenched and pressed against the skin.
What the sale price buys you
- The 85% polyamide/15% elastane shell closely matches the 86/14 blend of Rip Curl's full-price Classic Surf Crossback Triangle, demonstrating that the markdown stems from seasonal inventory turnover rather than any material compromise.
Fabric feel and care over time
- While the fabric is built for surf, polyamide elastane is more sensitive to prolonged UV exposure than polyester fabrics—so rinsing off sunscreen and drying in the shade rather than baking in the sun after use will slow the elastic's breakdown and keep the black from turning grey.
- Polyamide's hydrophilic fibers pull water away from the skin and disperse it across the fabric for faster evaporation, so this top goes from wet to wearable in minutes on a sunny deck and never gets that heavy, clammy feel that can chafe during a long beach walk.
- To maximize the lifespan of the elastane, always wash this top in cold water on a gentle cycle without fabric softener or bleach, then air-dry it flat—heat from a dryer or direct sunlight will degrade the spandex and cause yellowing, while hanging wet can permanently stretch out the straps.
- The 92% polyamide / 8% elastane lining is a denser, less stretchy fabric than the shell—it holds the cups in place, improves opacity when wet, and adds a modest layer that reduces sheerness, so the top stays more secure and less revealing through movement.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A black triangle bikini top with narrow shoulder straps and a thin underbust band is visible on a model; the matching black bikini bottom is partially visible at the lower frame.
- Triangle cup shapeTwo soft, unpadded triangular cups with a smooth matte fabric surface and a seam at the outer cup edge are visible, forming a V-shaped center front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.17 (high) - Underbust bandA continuous narrow underbust band in the same black fabric runs beneath the cups and sits flat against the torso.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.33 · w 0.50 · h 0.06 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo thin, rounded shoulder straps in black that connect at the top of each triangle cup and run over the shoulders; no hardware is visible where straps attach in this view.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.13 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.13 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth, uniform matte knit fabric with minimal surface texture visible and consistent black color across cups and band.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (high) - Visible bikini bottomA matching black bikini bottom with a mid-rise curve at the waistband and smooth fabric is partially visible at the lower frame.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.62 · w 0.52 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio-shot image of a model wearing the swimwear against a neutral light beige background with soft, even lighting; composition is a three-quarter frontal crop from head to upper thighs.
- Model and framingPhotograph shows a female model from head to upper thighs in a three-quarter frontal pose, with the torso centered and head tilted slightly to the viewer's right.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundUniform, neutral light beige background without visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting with gentle shadows along the model's left side and subtle highlights on the shoulders and face.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with natural color rendering and no visible compression artefacts.
Colors
matte black· bikini top (cups and band)#1D0A03matte black· bikini bottom- Triangle cup shapeTwo soft, unpadded triangular cups with a smooth matte fabric surface and a seam at the outer cup edge are visible, forming a V-shaped center front.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a two-piece black bikini on a model showing thin shoulder straps and a narrow tie-back top; matching black bikini bottoms with center back ruching and a small rectangular metal tag on the right hip.
- Shoulder strapsThin black spaghetti shoulder straps that run over the shoulders and connect to the back band near the shoulder blades.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.21 · w 0.16 · h 0.29 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.13 · h 0.31 (high) - Back band and tieNarrow black horizontal back band tied in a centered bow with two loose strap ends hanging down the spine.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Bikini bottom shapeLow-to-mid-rise black bikini bottoms with a V-shaped rear seam that creates a moderate rear exposure.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.60 · w 0.52 · h 0.31 (high) - Center back ruchingVertical gathered/ruching detail along the center back seam of the bikini bottoms.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.61 · w 0.06 · h 0.18 (high) - Small metal tagSmall rectangular metal tag attached to the right hip of the bikini bottoms; any text on the tag is not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.62 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSwim fabric with a smooth, slightly satiny finish that lies flat against the skin without visible texture.
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model against a plain neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; model poses with one arm raised behind head.
- Viewing anglePhotograph taken from directly behind the model showing the back and partial side of the torso and hips.
- Model poseModel stands facing away from camera with left arm hanging and right arm raised and bent so hand rests near the top of the head.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.72 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral beige background with soft studio lighting that produces gentle, diffuse shadows and subtle highlights on the skin.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear focus and natural color rendering; no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
black· bikini top straps and back band#1C0A04black· bikini bottoms#0E0D0Bwarm metallic gold· metal tag on right hip- Shoulder strapsThin black spaghetti shoulder straps that run over the shoulders and connect to the back band near the shoulder blades.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Mon pref
C'est la deuxième fois je l'acheté tellement je l'ai porté dans l'eau chloré et salé. Je l'adore!
Q&A
2 answered- Is this top suitable for active swimming or just for sunbathing? Does it offer enough support for activities like surfing or diving?
- This top offers light support akin to the Catalina Island Cross Back style [1], so it's best for sunbathing and light swimming. For active water sports like surfing or diving, we'd recommend a more supportive style with thicker straps and a secure back closure.
- Are the thin sliding straps adjustable in length? How secure are the tie closures—do they tend to come untied in water?
- Yes, the thin sliding straps are adjustable in length. The tie closures at the neck are functional for swimming, but we recommend double-knotting them to prevent loosening in the water, as is common with similar triangle styles.