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The best eco-friendly swimwear brands to get you ready for summer
Swimwear brands are helping the environment with bathing suits that give back to Earth
Every year summer-borne trends appear with new tropical-inspired swimwear proposals. But this year sustainable brands are bringing a new wave of eco-friendly swimwear collections to inspire us to live longer days under the sunshine. From swimsuit that can be planted once you are done wearing them to maillots from recycled textiles, there is a slew of brands offering unique swimsuits without compromising environmental efforts. While the most minimalist trend of the year is ahead of us, brands are upping the ante on textile technology and style. Read more to discover the best eco-friendly swimwear brands in the market to prepare you for a tanning session this summer.
Lili and Mysa
Lili + Mysa is an environmentally-conscious women’s fashion brand that gives back to the environment. This new sustainable swimwear brand goes beyond the production process enabling the wearer to plant the swimsuit instead of the trash. Each swimsuit plant-seed fiber – allowing them to be planted into the earth and grown into different flowers and herbs making it zero-waste and completely eco-friendly. “The items which are plantable may only be spot treated with cold water and air-dried in order to preserve the seeds,” says the founder Nicole Trovato.
Summersalt
Summersalt is not only good for the environment but also for your wallet. This is one of the most affordable swimwear brands offering the perfect size. With a personalized style quiz, the brand analyzes the perfect fit for your body. Summersalt bathing suits are made with recycled textiles that are more durable than any traditional swim fabric.
Reformation
This LA-based fashion brand offers feminine styles using textiles made from renewable plant materials. Reformation uses ECONYL, regenerated nylon made out of 100% nylon waste rescued from oceans and landfills like fishing nets, carpet fluff and fabric scraps.
Maaji Swimwear
Maaji is a Colombian brand focused on Earth’s resources without compromising elegance. The swimwear line garments are made with eco-friendly materials and recycled fabrics that take care of the environment. Maaji consumes less water in its production and reduces CO2 emissions during its process.
Leonisa
The leading brand in Latin America just launched a swimwear brand worth the purchase. Leonisa’s bathing suits are made with recycled fishing nets that were removed from the ocean. “We are excited to be the first company to launch a swimwear product made solely from recycled fishnets that were removed from the ocean floor,” says Octavio Quintana, Vice President of Leonisa USA. Besides offering trendy styles Leonisa also transforms waste into fabric.
Boden
This London-based brand follows a concept called ‘swimwear alchemy’ to deliver swimwear made with ECONYL regenerated nylon, transparent supply chain and eco-friendly packaging. Boden’s bathing suits are made from fabric-fishing nets that have been recycled from the ocean.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is made in the USA and is devoted to water conservation efforts. The California-based brand focuses on sustainability at its core with EcoLux material - a premium swim fabric made from recycled nylon fibers. Besides conserving energy and water, Vitamin A’s prints are created using waterless print technology.
Bold Swim
Bold Swim is manufactured in Brazil and diversity is their motto. The brand uses biodegradable properties such as Amni Soul Eco - the first biodegradable polyamide fiber in the world. Garments made with this yard reduce environmental impact. The swimwear brand offers easy-care and soft bathing suits for every body type. Bold Swim is focused on a size-inclusive collection for fearless women.
Galamaar
This Los Angeles-based brand offers luxurious pieces with a commitment in mind - sustainable practice. Galamaar bathing suits are made from techno-fabric made of nylon and discarded fishing nets that account for about 10% of ocean pollution. Their lasting swimwear captures the essence of environment and luxury into one.
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