Yes, we’ve written about sustainable swim before. No, you shouldn’t buy a new swimsuit just because summer is here. But if you happen to be on the hunt for a new suit, and if not, then you’ve just discovered some fun accounts to follow on Instagram. And thankfully, sustainable swim is no longer hard to come by. With the amount of ocean waste – such as fishing nets – and plastics – like water bottles – that can be recycled into swimwear, there’s no need for virgin nylon or polyester-elastane blends to be used.
Below, find 12 sustainable swimwear brands that should be on your radar in 2022.
Australian Sustainable Swimwear Brand Cleonie features bright, bold hues like the red one piece above as well as the prettiest pastels in spicy 80s inspired cuts.
Shake Your Wave makes sustainable swim and surf wear from recycled materials, inspired by their tropical surroundings on the island of Bonaire.
Ethical and sustainable undergarment brand Proclaim introduces sustainable swimsuits in inclusive nudes and sizes XS-3X.
Novado Swim is a collection of sustainable and ethically sourced swimwear handmade in USA.
Puerto Rican swimwear brand Tropical Soul Swim uses recycled fabric in their designs.
If you can swing it ($$$), Mara Hoffman always comes out with the coolest swim designs in recycled materials.
Koraru swimsuits are designed in Tokyo, made in Colombia and give back to the Coral Reef Alliance.
Night Dive Swim is an inclusive and sustainable swim line made from discarded fishing nets and nylon waste in sizes ranging from XS to 6X.
Another Australian swimwear brand, VAAJ Swim features eco friendly swimsuits that are also maternity friendly and SPF 50!
If you love ethical fashion, you probably know about Girlfriend, who makes cozy, quality, and size inclusive leggings and other activewear out of recycled plastic bottles. They also have a swim line, featuring mix and match pieces in the trendiest hues.
We could never talk sustainable swim without mentioning BAIIA. Their reversible wrap swimsuits (that act as many designs in one) are everything.
Austère Swimwear is a Costa Rica based brand with a range of luxe and sustainable resort wear. Love their abstract designs and colorways.
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