Sustainable Swimwear Is Making a Splash This Summer
With Summer on the horizon, you may be thinking about purchasing a new bikini (or five). There are so many brands out there and every other influencer seems to be promoting the same brands. Despite the cute styles and funky prints, some of the most popular swimwear brands are sadly not the most sustainable. This Summer vow to be stylish and sustainable by shopping at these five sustainable brands!
I. SHEKOU
A fan-favorite on the social media platform TikTok, this brand is based in a small factory in Jiangsu, China. As SHEKOU increased in popularity, more and more jobs became available for the local people of Jiangsu. The staff is treated like family and all employees earn a respectable, living wage. All swimwear is currently made from a small percentage of recycled water bottles and 1% of all revenue is donated to coral restoration efforts globally. By 2025 the brand hopes to create all products from 100% recycled materials.
Shop SHEKOU here.
II. Mara Hoffman
Not only is Mara Hoffman eco-friendly but size-inclusive as well. The brand produces and sells swimsuits ranging in size between XS to 3XL. These swimsuits are created using regenerated nylon, a fabric that is produced by recycling fishing nets, fabric scraps, recycled polyester, and even industrial plastic waste.
Shop Mara Hoffman here.
III. Vitamin A
Manufactured in the USA, all Vitamin A swimwear is created using recycled materials in addition to their innovative use of digital printing. This method digitally prints designs onto their fabric while conserving water. Additionally, Vitamin A donates a portion of all proceeds to organizations that protect the earth’s oceans.
Shop Vitamin A here.
IV. Londre
Made from recycled materials, Londre swimwear also offers a unique program where customers can return their old swimsuits and receive a credit towards purchasing newer Londre styles. The returned items are recycled and repurposed into materials that are used in the production of new Londre collections. Out with the old and in the with the new all while remaining eco-friendly!
Shop Londre here.
V. Jade Swim
While printed swimwear is all the rage right now, nothing beats a classic solid number. In an effort to be more environmentally conscious, Jade Swim focuses on creating luxury, sustainable swim basics. The limitation of printed fabrics saves water and promotes cleaner production. Jade Swim also creates a majority of its products from recycled materials, specifically, regenerated nylon.
Shop Jade Swim here.
Make a splash this Summer in these sustainable styles and take @theedgemag on Instagram!