12 Sustainable Swimwear Brands to Shop Now
Whether you're saving your swimsuits for the beach or creatively wearing them around the house, shop new swimwear from these sustainable, eco-friendly brands.
While some of us are looking to get creative with our outfits at home while we stay indoors to avoid the heat, some of us may be having a more difficult time getting inspired to do some summer shopping. Now more than ever, shoppers are looking to be more conscious with their spending, while still supporting brands that exercise ethical practices. In preparation for the hopeful sunny days of summer, we've rounded up 12 of our favorite sustainable swimwear brands to shop now.
While sustainable swimwear can be a vague label these days, we've scouted brands committed to using a combination of recycled materials, eco-friendly packaging, prioritizing charitable initiatives, providing fair wages for workers, and more.
Independent and family-run sustainable swimwear brand Peony is committed to ethical practices across its whole supply chain. Using the eco-friendly material Econyl, Peony repurposes 100 percent of their materials from old fishing nets in order to manufacture their clothing. In addition to biodegradable packaging, and ocean clean-up projects Peony has a core focus on taking care of the environment.
Peony Swimwear String Bikini Top, $95, Revolve
Peony Swimwear String Bikini Bottoms, $95, Revolve
Bower, like most sustainable swimwear brands, makes use of Econyl fiber and donates 1 percent of every order to the Healthy Seas Initiative. Their manufacturing partners located in Europe assure workers are treated fairly and operate safely under EU guidelines.
Bower Lennox One Piece, $150, Bower
Galamaar assures that every step of its production process is made conscious decisions, from Econyl fiber and recycled hang tags to regenerated mixed metal hardware and eco-packaging materials. In addition, all of their products are made ethically in Los Angeles.
Galamaar Chemise One Piece, $276, Galamaar
Casa Raki focuses its sustainability efforts on using ethically-sourced materials. In addition to the popular Econyl fiber, the brand utilizes a renewable resource yarn made from castor bean, a plant that allows them to produce with 25 percent less environmental impact, in addition to providing eco-friendly best practices for caring for your clothing on their website.
Casa Raki Dafne Triangle-Cup Bikini Top, $79, Selfridges
Casa Raki Dafne Triangle-Cup Bikini Bottoms, $79, Selfridges
Fisch Swim makes all of its products with Econyl to produce a 100 percent sustainable swimwear brand. The creative director launched the brand in 2017 with the goal to create statement pieces while upcycling ocean waste.
Fisch Swim Pinel Fuchsia Hibiscus Top, $140, Fisch Swim
Fisch Swim Chanzy Fuchsia Hibiscus Bottom, $130, Fisch Swim
Lisa Marie Fernandez swimsuits are noted for the brand's local production in manufacturing their products made in America. This style is made with an exclusively-produced terry cloth.
Lisa Marie Fernandez Padded Triangle Bikini, $295, Moda Operandi
Vitamin A is a sustainable swimsuit brand created by California native Amahlia Stevens. In an effort to reduce her eco-footprint in design, she created her own EcoLux™ fabric, which is a premium reused nylon made to last and fit like a second skin. While acknowledging the environmental impact of clothing production, Vitamin A partners with One Tree Planted, an organization planting one tree for every dollar donated.
Vitamin A Milana Convertible Top, $110, Vitamin A
Vitamin A California High Leg, $96, Vitamin A
A ready-to-wear label that also offers swim, Mara Hoffman has long-held high sustainable standards for its clothing and has served as a leader of sustainability in the fashion industry. The brand aims to produce consciously through mindfully-sourced materials, while 100 percent of its swimwear is made from recycled fabrics. In addition, the brand works to provide fair treatment to their factory workers, minimize waste in manufacturing, and partner with and support 12 different environmental organizations such as Blue Business Council and Organic Cotton Accelerator.
Mara Hoffman Blanca One Piece, $325, Mara Hoffman
Identifying as an "eco-lifestyle brand" Tropic of C's sustainable swimwear is a part of its brand identity. In addition to standard ethical practices in manufacturing and materials, founder and mother Candice Swanepoel uses her brand to empower female-centered organizations such as Mother2Mother.
Tropic of C Praia Top, $85, Tropic of C
Tropic of C Praia Bottom, $80, Tropic of C
YouSwim aims to revolutionize bathing suits with its ethical and sustainable practices as well as its one-size swimsuit. The brand boasts a swimsuit fabric that is suited to fit and flatter sizes 0-14, all while being produced by 100 percent recycled fabric and distributed in reusable packaging.
You Swim Aplomb Cheeky Two-Piece, $139, You Swim
Anemone is locally made in Los Angeles, with fabrics carefully manufactured in Italy to assure quality and the execution of its euro jersey process. These '90s-inspired outfits are also made with built-in UV 50+ technology.
Anemone Balconette Underwire Bikini Top, $160, Anemone
Anemone High Waist Bikini Bottom, $140, Anemone
Known for its fun colors and silhouettes, Summersalt prioritizes sustainability through its materials and packaging. The brand uses earth-friendly, recycled materials and its packaging delivers bathing suits in reusable bags.
Summersalt The Plunge, $95, Summersalt
