bikini
Enable an agent to recognise a bikini, assess its fit and condition, and determine appropriate wearing, pairing and care actions.
Bundle → Layer → Finding → Questions Filled
6 bundles · 11 layers · 18 findings · 28 questions
Bikini identity and pairing Establishes the swimwear sense, two-piece boundary and relationship between the garments.
Swimwear classification
Tests intended use and garment separation.
Two-piece swimwear boundary
Record evidence for swimwear use and the top-and-bottom configuration, leaving ambiguous commercial names unresolved.
- What label, product description or other evidence identifies the garments as swimwear? provenance
- Are the top and bottom separate, and does the top's extent create a boundary issue with a tankini? boundary
Ensemble membership
Tracks which garments constitute the ensemble.
Top and bottom pair
Identify both components and distinguish original sets from intentional mixed pairings.
- Which specific top and bottom belong to this ensemble, and are both available? definition
- Were the components sold together or paired later, and what establishes their intended compatibility? provenance
Coverage and fit Describes the coverage geometry and independent fit of the two garments.
Coverage geometry
Records breast, pelvic and rear coverage without relying solely on marketing terms.
Coverage by component
Describe top extent and bottom rise, side width and coverage under stated conditions.
- What areas does each component cover, and how are the top extent, bottom rise and side width described or measured? measurement
- What coverage does the wearer require, and does the ensemble maintain it during the intended movements? action
Independent component fit
Relates each size label and adjustment range to an actual fit assessment.
Separate sizing and adjustment
Record top and bottom sizing independently, including gaping, digging, slippage and available adjustments.
- What are the top and bottom size labels, their sizing systems and any relevant garment dimensions? measurement
- Which fit problems remain after available adjustments, and does either component require a different size or cut? action
Support and retention Examines how the bikini supports and holds its components in place.
Top support construction
Identifies support supplied by bands, cups, straps, wires and inserts.
Support elements
Describe the top's support construction without inferring performance from padding or style alone.
- Which bands, straps, cup structures or wires contribute to support, and which inserts are removable? definition
- Does the wearer report adequate comfort and support for the stated activity? action
Fastening and movement
Assesses closures and garment displacement during use.
Component retention
Record tie and closure security alongside observed top or bottom movement under specified conditions.
- Where are the ties, clasps and adjusters, and are they intact and correctly secured? definition
- During which assessed movements or water conditions does either component loosen, roll or shift? measurement
Materials and wet performance Connects fabric and lining construction to observed behaviour in water.
Shell, lining and inserts
Separates material declarations for the different garment elements.
Component material evidence
Record shell, lining and insert information from identifiable evidence, preserving unknown composition.
- What do the labels or manufacturer records state about the shell and lining composition of each component? provenance
- Which areas are lined, and where are pads, wires or other inserts enclosed? definition
Wet and stretched behaviour
Assesses opacity, shape and insert position under relevant conditions.
Wet-use observations
Distinguish observed performance from unverified claims about opacity, drying or exposure resistance.
- Under what wetness, stretch and lighting conditions were opacity, sagging and insert movement assessed? measurement
- What evidence supports any claimed chlorine resistance, colourfastness or ultraviolet protection, and which components does it cover? provenance
Care and service condition Determines how to care for the ensemble and whether its components remain usable.
Component care requirements
Establishes applicable washing, drying and storage actions for each piece.
Care instruction reconciliation
Read each component's care instructions and account for removable inserts or decorative hardware.
- What care instructions accompany each component, including restrictions affecting inserts or hardware? provenance
- Can both pieces receive the same care treatment, or must they be handled separately? action
Wear and repair assessment
Locates damage affecting coverage, comfort or retention.
Continued-use decision
Assess elastic recovery, seam integrity, lining, exposed wires and fastening condition at component level.
- Where are stretched elastic, thinning fabric, failed seams, displaced inserts or damaged fastenings present? measurement
- Does the observed condition call for cleaning, adjustment, repair or replacement of a particular component before reuse? action
Evidence and external alignment What the world already says about this thing, gathered so the model can be checked against it.
Reported evidence
Findings from the breadth pass, kept separate from the structural claims.
Check these first
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these check these first hold for the sense of bikini this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Kinds and varieties
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these kinds and varieties hold for the sense of bikini this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Identifiers and schemes
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these identifiers and schemes hold for the sense of bikini this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Standards and regulation
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these standards and regulation hold for the sense of bikini this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Real-world use
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these real-world use hold for the sense of bikini this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Failure modes and hazards
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these failure modes and hazards hold for the sense of bikini this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Regional variation
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these regional variation hold for the sense of bikini this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart hold for the sense of bikini this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Classifiers Filled
- Family
- Thing Registry
- Category
- Physical world and living systems
- Entry kind
- thing
- Plane
- PHY
- Domain
- PHY.OBJ
- Other names and narrower kinds
- bikini uniform, low-rise bikini, bandeau bikini, pleated bikini, slingkini, microkini, skirtini, sportkini
What it is Filled
A bikini is a two-piece swimsuit consisting of a breast-covering top and a separate bottom covering the crotch and some or all of the buttocks, typically leaving the midriff exposed.
In scope
- Recognition of the bikini ensemble and identification of its top and bottom
- Component pairing, separate sizing and compatibility
- Coverage, adjustment, support and retention during intended activities
- Fabric, lining, seams, closures and removable inserts
- Wet-use condition, care requirements and readiness for reuse
Out of scope
- Underwear and lingerie ensembles intended primarily for non-swimming use
- One-piece swimsuits and connected monokini designs
- Tankini ensembles whose torso-covering tops require a neighbouring swimwear classification
- Standalone tops or bottoms except through their relationship to a bikini ensemble
- Wearer anatomy, health and personal preferences beyond explicit fit requirements
- Bikini Atoll, brand organisations and the wider history of swimwear
Why it exists Filled
Enable an agent to recognise a bikini, assess its fit and condition, and determine appropriate wearing, pairing and care actions.
Distinguishing features Filled
- The ensemble has two physically separate garments: a breast-covering top and a pelvic-covering bottom.
- Its intended use includes swimwear use; resemblance to a bra-and-brief set alone does not establish bikini identity.
- The top generally leaves the midriff exposed; elongated tops require an explicit boundary decision against tankinis.
- Fabric joining the top and bottom into one garment triggers comparison with a one-piece swimsuit or monokini.
- A bikini-cut bottom alone is a component or style designation, not a complete bikini ensemble.
What robots and AI may and may not do Filled
Must not
- Create or share sexualized images of real people in swimwear without their consent.
- Generate swimwear images of children for sexualized purposes.
- Shame people for their bodies or their choice of swimwear.
Only with a human decision
- Publishing photographs of identifiable people on beaches or in swimwear.
May
- Describe the garment, its history and styles.
- Help with sizing and product information for buyers.
Moral aspects Filled
- Images of people in swimwear are easily misused; consent matters.
- Dress codes can restrict women's choices in either direction.
Who is affected
- Wearers
- Children
- People photographed
Owners Filled
Steward
The person who wears it.
Links to other meta-models Filled
parent
- Q135438181 - registry parent class
- Q95918226 - registry parent class
What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled
Identity and identifiers required Filled
- Vercy registry: vr.tr.bikini
- Wikidata: Q14090 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14090)
Direct properties required Filled
- Ensemble completeness: top and bottom present | top missing | bottom missing | uncertain
- Component pairing: links to top and bottom; sold together | intentionally mixed | pairing unknown
- Top configuration: triangle | bandeau | halter | underwired | other described configuration
- Bottom configuration: rise, front and rear coverage, leg opening and side construction recorded separately
- Component size labels: top and bottom label text with brand and sizing system
- Garment dimensions: cm; named dimension, relaxed or specified stretched condition, wet or dry state
- Adjustment and closure arrangement: ties, sliders, hooks, clasps or fixed construction, recorded by location
- Material and lining composition: labelled fibre percentages for shell and lining; unknown where unavailable
- Coverage and opacity under use conditions: observed coverage and opacity with wetness, stretch and movement conditions stated | unassessed
- Fit and retention assessment: acceptable | adjustment needed | unsuitable | unassessed, for a stated wearer and activity
- Service condition: elastic recovery, seams, lining, closures, inserts and cleanliness assessed separately
Recognition required Filled
- A two-piece swimsuit with separate top and bottom.
- Leaves the midriff uncovered.
Capabilities and actions required Filled
- Identify whether supplied garments form a bikini and record uncertain classification boundaries.
- Pair compatible tops and bottoms using separate size, coverage and activity requirements.
- Adjust straps, ties and closures according to the garment construction and wearer feedback.
- Assess coverage, opacity and retention under explicitly recorded use conditions.
- Inspect the ensemble and identify components needing cleaning, repair or replacement.
- Select rinsing, washing, drying and storage actions from the applicable care instructions.
Hazards and failure modes required Filled
- Non-consensual images shared online.
- Sunburn on exposed skin.
Standards and interfaces required Filled
- Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011, issued by the European Parliament and the Council, governs textile fibre names and fibre composition labelling for bikinis marketed as textile products in the European Union.
- ISO 3758, issued by the International Organization for Standardization, defines textile care labelling symbols applicable to bikini care labels.
Context of use required Filled
- A bikini is worn for swimming, sunbathing and leisure at beaches, pools and similar recreational settings.
- Its separate top and bottom allow independent fit selection, while suitability depends on coverage, support and the intended activity.
Sources Filled
- Wikidata item Q14090: bikini - identity and sense of the item
- Wikipedia: Bikini - general description of the item
Open questions
- Which registry or world-model entries already own general swimwear, garment care and fit concepts that this bikini model should reference?
- How should the registry resolve boundaries involving longline bikini tops, tankinis, connected monokinis and garments marketed for both underwear and swimming?
- Which repeatable assessment methods are appropriate for wet opacity, elastic recovery and retention, without inventing universal acceptance thresholds?
- Which authoritative sources and test methods substantiate product-specific claims about chlorine resistance, colourfastness and ultraviolet protection?
- How should ensemble identity persist when a top or bottom is replaced or participates in multiple mix-and-match pairings?
Machine files
Provenance
thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed
Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q14090/spec.json