Swimwear and equipment brand Maru will be launching its new Spring/Summer 2008 collection on 1 January in over 400 UK sports shops, as well as a range of online retailers and health clubs.

The company's Aqua Sport women's range will see the arrival of the athletic-look 'thin strap', said to be the design for Spring/Summer 2008. Manufactured in Lycra, the Thin Strap swimsuit comes in three-tone bold colours or bright, vivacious prints.

New designs have also been introduced into Maru’s Pacer range of suits, most popular among these being the Ignite Pacer in black, with a striking red and pink or blue and yellow/gold pattern.

The Maru Men’s Collection will see the addition of the Kaleidoscope Jammer featuring black with orange and blue patterned side panels. Also new is the Lycra Spooks Jammer in a geometric blue, white and black design.

The Aqua Classic range introduces several new designs, including the Oceanic Swimsuit in bright blue and pink with adjustable straps and flattering, body-contouring seams, as well as the Aquarius Legged Suit, a high-back suit, ideal for aqua aerobics.

New to the Aqua Leisure range this season will be the Anchor Short in blue with contrasting side panels, and the Charter Short with stitch detailing and embroidered logos. All shorts offer two side pockets and a back pocket.

Finally, the company's swim equipment portfolio now includes the new Power Anti-Fog Goggle for kids, featuring quick strap adjustment in lime, pink and blue, while new for adults is the Zone Anti-Fog Sport Goggle, a one-piece soft frame goggle also with built-in quick strap adjustment.

Picture shows FS3374, the Aqua Classic Aquarius Legged Suit