Sustainable Swimwear
When I’m buying swimwear I usually just want the best cut that fits my body type without completely depressing myself. I normally don’t think about wearing recycled fishing nets and literal trash BUT lately I’ve been trying to live a little cleaner, yet balanced, so I went on a little search for sustainable swimsuits. I found a variety of labels trying to do their best to manufacture cleaner products, striving for better work environments and that give back. Here are my Top 5 Favorites:
1. Dippin’ Daisy’s: Women founded company based out of Los Angeles, California. 95% of their swimsuits are made from recycled nylon, and most of that recycled nylon comes from previous consumer’s that recycle their old swimsuits back into the company. They also feature biodegradable packaging.
2. RUBY MOON: This sustainable and vegan brand gives 100% of profits go to loans to empower women entrepreneurs in 11+ countries! The brand uses recycled ocean plastics and all of their dyes are PETA-approved vegan, and OEKO-Tex certified. Based in the UK.
3. Peony Swimwear: A family-run brand that focuses on conscious focus and sustainability across its designs. The current goal for the company is to be completely sustainable by the end of 2021. Peony creates swimwear pieces that contain a high percentage of ECONYL®, regenerated nylon yarn created from the ocean, and landfill nylon waste. Their sustainability is also seen in it’s packaging as it is made from plant-based materials. Based in Australia.
4. Evarae: The company is a luxury brand that focuses on design, fit and a glamorous feel without giving up their sustainable vision. For each order placed online, a tree is planted, and 2% of all online sales are donated to different charities that rotate every month. Based in UK.
5. Arrow+Phoenix: This company focuses on a sustainably sexy yet comfortable design’s made for a variety of body types. The company is Black Owned and Women Run! They have a smaller presence on social media, but are definitely doing big things. Big things for the environment and empowering women of all shades and sizes. Quoting the owner, Kayla Bell, “Arrow+Pheonix is SO much bigger than bikini’s, it’s about aiming high, soaring to new heights and empowering the next person to do the same despite where you come from or what you’ve been through”. All pieces are made from recycled fabric. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada and Santa Monica, California.
Honorable Mention: Skatie Swim! All Swim and Activewear is made from recycled plastic’s they find from the Ocean. Based in Los Angeles, California.
Because I live more balanced life and not fully vegan, organic or sustainable, I will share one label that is not sustainable, but pushing confidence and empowerment in all body shapes and sizes, it is Haute Swimwear. Affordable and based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Check out my Codes Section for a 15% Discount on Haute-Swimwear!
I hope you enjoyed my findings! I actually found more sustainable brands then I set out to find-this makes me happy that more brands are choosing a more ethical and sustainable practices despite it costing them more money, time and research for them. I always try to keep this in mind when I look at the price tag.
