Imse Vimse Swim Nappy Showing Wear

We use an Imse Vimse swim nappy and it has done super well considering how often we use it. Has definately been worth the money paid. Not surprisingly it has now started to show signs of wear on the outside (printed) cover. The inside however is still in mint condition. Will the outside being worn effect its use? Or is the outside purely for asetic(sp?) reasons? If it needs to be replaced now I will, but we are close to the next size so if I can hold out a little longer even better...so...is the outside important?

do u mean the picture wearing off then i dont think u should have any issues because the most important part of it is to keep poo out of the pool so if it does that then its fine HTH

The outer layer with the print on it is showing signs of wear, where the elastine(?) is losing its elasticity and becoming more stretched and thinned out. Sorry I should probably have put that in the first post... will that effect it do you think?

it depends id say just use it and see but thats how i do things lol