Yahoo LifestyleThese Cute Sustainable Swimwear Brands Will Be Your New Favorites
- 1/17
These Cute Sustainable Swimwear Brands Will Be Your New Favorites
Now that summer is almost upon us (side note: can you believe that Memorial Day weekend is next month?!), you might have the urge to start browsing for a cute new suit. Believe me, I'm right there with you. BUT if you're planning on buying a lil something for yourself, why not make it a sustainable purchase? There are tons of swim brands that not only offer gorgeous styles, but also make use of recycled fabrics. Econyl is a popular material that often pops up when you search for sustainable swim brands, and it's a regenerated nylon created from discarded fishing nets, fabric scraps, plastics, and even carpet flooring! But from the softness and durable quality of the suits, you'd never know it.
The below 16 sustainable swim brands are proof that you can do right by the Earth and score a super pretty high-waisted bikini or one-piece at the same time. So now when you get compliments on your beach 'fit you can tell them all about it! (Of course, although more and more people are getting vaccinated, we're still in the middle of a pandemic. If you ARE hitting up a pool or beach this summer just be conscious of those CDC guidelines, wear a mask, and keep your distance from others. Just your friendly reminder!)
- 2/17
1) Sahara Onyx
Rielli
riellibrand.com
$140.00
This swim label is made-to-order so it stops excess fabric waste that happens from unsold inventory. Also, its smocked styles are super soft and come in tons of other hues like marigold, cobalt, and chocolate brown.
- 3/17
2) + NET SUSTAIN Grenadins Printed Underwired Bikini Top
Fisch
net-a-porter.com
$149.00
Swedish designer Agnes Fischer makes her swimwear from Econyl, which is a recycled nylon fabric using fishing nets. Her designs are inspired by the '80s, and you'll find lots of fun prints, like this blue wavy one here.
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- 4/17
3) The Ruched Backflip
Summersalt
summersalt.com
$95.00
Summersalt is both sustainable and size-inclusive, what's not to love? The brand has some top-rated swimwear that's made from nylon waste, and its packaging is recyclable too.
- 5/17
4) Paloma Top
Dos Swim
dosswim.com
$79.00
This celeb-fave brand uses deadstock materials and has some bright and graphic prints that are sure to stand out on the beach.
- 6/17
5) The Minimalist
Londre
londrebodywear.com
$106.00
The minimal brand has some gorgeous swimwear, like this plunging olive number, created using recycled water bottles. Chic and eco-friendly!
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- 7/17
6) Check Print Bikini Top
Peony
farfetch.com
$100.00
Another brand that uses nylon waste to design its styles is Peony Swimwear. The romantic designs have everything from dreamy florals to colorful check prints.
- 8/17
7) Persephone One Piece
Mara Hoffman
$250.00
Mara Hoffman is known just as much for her eye catching prints as she is for her sustainable practices. All of its manufacturing processes consider the environment and the impact on workers, so it can make a positive change.
- 9/17
8) + NET SUSTAIN Zala Stretch-Jacquard Bikini Briefs
LemLem
net-a-porter.com
$95.00
Lemlem’s printed swimsuits are perfect for spring and summer. The brand also does its part to help local artisans across Africa thrive, empowering and employing women in the growing textile and fashion industries across the continent.
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- 10/17
9) The Desi Bottom
Solid & Striped
solidandstriped.com
$88.00
The popular swim brand has a whole section for sustainable swim, so you can find cute suits (like this tropical one-shoulder style!) that use recycled materials and reduce the carbon footprint of fabric production by a whopping 80 percent.
- 11/17
10) Palisades One Piece
Ookioh
ookioh.com
$98.00
One of the brand's goals is to eliminate plastics entirely from its footprint in two years. Love to see it! The suits also come a wide array of colors, like yellow, orange, lime green, and this stunning red.
- 12/17
11) Gia Triangle Top
Vitamin A
vitaminaswim.com
$35.10
A blend of recycled nylon and Lycra never looked so good. Vitamin A's suits come in SO many colors and patterns that it'll be hard to choose just one.
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- 13/17
12) Curve Brief
Galamaar
galamaar.com
$122.00
This Los Angeles-based label designed by Blakely Wickstrom emphasizes Econyl fabrics so you'll feel good about what you're wearing—and you'll look good too.
- 14/17
13) The Reversible Triangle Top
Ansea
ansea.co
$125.00
How cute is this two-toned 'kini from Ansea? The brand is known for its sleek designs and good-for-the-environment materials.
- 15/17
14) Halo Bikini Top
JADE SWIM
revolve.com
$120.00
All of Jade Swim's styles are made in the US and workers are compensated with a living wage. The brand also uses upcycled fabrics and employs local vendors to cut down on emissions.
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- 16/17
15) SWIMCLEAN Sustainable Mott Maillot in Black
Marysia
marysia.com
$379.00
Marysia's "Swimclean" line features styles made of 100 percent recycled materials that all include the brand's signature scalloped trim.
- 17/17
16) The Kiki Bottom - Ponza Print
Follow Suit
shopfollowsuit.com
$80.00
This brand works with a local female-run factory in New York City, uses compostable and recycled packaging to ship its items, and its digitally printed fabrics cut down on water and energy use. Lovin' the colors on this pretty pattern, here.
