10 Sustainable Swimwear brands to keep your eyes on this summer

Are you about to update your swimwear closet for the summer? Well, rather than purchasing swimwear destined for a landfill after a few uses, why not look for some sustainable options? They will certainly be better for both you and our planet and in the long run, better for your wallet as well. Whether you’re on a budget or looking to splurge, there are lots of great sustainable swimwear brands out there. We’ve listed 10 of our favorites and why they’re worth going for.

Lanni Studios

After years of research, practice and learning, fuelled with lots of passion, Katarina Lanni created her swimwear brand Lanni Studios in summer 2020, which she runs independently. As a made to order business, she cuts, sews and packages every piece by hand from her studio in Yorkshire, UK. Katarina believes in being fully transparent from the beginning about how her pieces are made and what materials being used to produce them

The swimwear is crafted using Italian ECONYL® regenerated nylon, recovered from ocean and landfill waste, such as fishing nets, carpets and plastic. While the print fabrics are made from Vita PL, by Carvico, made from pre and post consumer material like plastic bottles, destined for a life in the landfill. 

Aya label

Besides that Aya Label wants to make beautiful designs for all women, the brand also wants  to be part of the environmental changes..The designs are made of 78% recycled old fishing nets and they’re always looking for new recycled and sustainable fabrics to work with. Aya Label is well aware that working with these recycled materials isn’t enough, that’s they donate a percentage of the profit towards environmental organizations that protect the oceans. 

Underprotection

Sustainability made wearable! The Danish brand Underprotection is making soft, fashionable and sustainable swimwear produced in classified sustainable and certified materials such as recycled polyester and recycled nylon. They’are focusing on being sustainable in every possible way and are taking action to make a positive and meaningful change both socially, environmentally, in their community and around the world. This makes it possible for Underprotection to proudly say that they are a Certified B Corporation®.

Dula Australia

Dula believes that they have a responsibility to halt the pollution of single-use plastics and stop them from damaging our pristine oceans, clogging our waterways and polluting our earth. They are proud to confirm that all of their activewear and swimwear is made from recycled materials. Dula wants to inspire others with their passion for sustainability because they know that plastic bottles and waste would look much better on you than in our oceans.

SevenC’s

SevenC’s mission is to offer high-quality, sustainable men’s clothing! The earth has an abundance of plastic. Turtles are snorting it, fish are consuming it and truth be told we’re eating it! In an attempt to rid some of the earth’s plastic, SevenC’s eco-friendly shorts are manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. Their shipping method is carbon neutral and packaging is 100% compostable!

RE.BORN

Recycled, repurposed, RE.BORN! A forward thinking, sustainable UK swimwear brand founded by Georgia Braithwaite, launched in September 2020. Premium, yet affordable, RE.BORN strives to bridge the gap between sustainability and affordability starting with the entire collection being crafted from recycled polyester, also known as RPET, which is largely made up from recycled plastic bottles diverted away from landfill sites or even worse, our beautiful oceans.

SKATIE

Recycled materials from ocean plastics, locally sourced manufacturers, and even compostable mailers are pieces of the puzzle, but SKATIE was founded on the idea that sustainability encompasses more than just an environmental responsibility. Their production partners are committed to paying at or above minimum wage, keeping standard hours that value a work-life balance, and providing paid vacation time for their workers. Because sustainability is nothing if it's not ethical.

Patagonia

Patagonia swimwear is designed for those who like to be active on the beach and want some extra coverage and security to go swimming and surfing without worry. The swimwear line is made from recycled polyester derived from plastic soda bottles, they come with a slip-resistant nanogrip lining for extra security, and all items are Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.

Scampi

Scampi offers unique and sustainable swimwear and beachwear for adventurous hearts. An updated yet timeless and elegant Scandinavian look, designed and inspired by vagabonds and made for exploring distant shores. Scampi wants to help save the places we love and only use premium recycled fabrics of the highest quality in their swimwear. Crafted in Italy and constructed using abandoned fishing nets drifting in our oceans, our fabrics out-last others and provide the highest resilience to sunlight, chlorine and sun creams, always with UPF 50. Better for you, better for our planet.

DEDICATED

Dedicated wants to show that swimwear can be done differently, in touch with nature, fair and responsible and without the use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers. It's just a matter of mindset and seeing the bigger picture. Dedicated’s swimwear collection is made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles. By working with recycled plastic they bypass the oil extraction required to make virgin polyester. And that's a game-changer. The production uses 59% less energy and emits 32% less Co2. It also saves a significant amount of water compared to virgin poly production.

A little reminder! Try to always hand wash your swimwear in cool water after every use. Add a teaspoon or less of liquid laundry detergent or a little bit of shampoo works too, plain water doesn’t remove all of the chlorine or salt. Rinse and spread your suit flat to dry in a spot out of direct sunlight. UV rays from the sun can both fade and break down the fibers in your swimwear. Follow these steps and your swimwear will stay fresh season after season.