Summer is so close, you guys! It’s my favorite time of year, and I always try to make the most of it. Even though it’s looking a little different this time around, I’m still excited about what this season has to offer. As summer is nearing, I’ve been looking forward to providing a full list of sustainable swimwear brands pioneering efforts towards ethical and sustainable practices.
As soon as I started making money in my first full-time job, I wanted to make the commitment to align my purchases with my values. Though I’ve featured swimwear here before, I wanted to make sure I had a comprehensive guide available to support protecting our beautiful surroundings and ethical working facilities, starting with swimwear. Below I’ve gathered a list of sustainable swimwear brands. You can find these brands listed alphabetically by US and international brands as well as my favorite top picks.
US-Based Brands for Colorful Ethical, Sustainable Swimwear:
DazeyLA
Based In: Los Angeles, California
Known For: reversible pieces with patterns hand-drawn and made to order by Dazey designer and founder @danidazey
Mission: Efforts to create zero waste with ethical production, fair wage, and safe working facilities. Purchases also fund art and small business.
Sizing: XXS-XXL
Pricing: Separates start at $25 on sale, one-pieces start at $140
Fisch
Based In: New York, New York
Known For: timeless designs handmade in Italy
Mission: Keep waste out of the ocean through upcycling from regenerated fishing nets
Sizing: XS-L
Pricing: Separates start at $50, one-pieces start at $140
Galamaar
Based In: Los Angeles, California
Known For: clean and simple designs
Mission: Use fabrics made from ocean waste to contribute to slow fashion
Sizing: XS-XL
Pricing: Separates start at $52 on sale, one-pieces start at $99 on sale
Hackwith Design House
Based In: St. Paul, Minnesota
Known For: limited-edition designs released each week with no more than 25 of each
Mission: make versatile, simple, quality clothing that last
Sizing: XS-XL
Pricing: Separates start at $42, one-pieces start at $132
Jade Swim
Based In: New York
Known For: luxe minimal swimwear; classic and simple with an edge made in Los Angeles by fashion editor and stylist, Brittany Kozerski
Mission: create multifunctional, versatile fashion from sustainable, eco-friendly fabrics
Sizing: XS-XL
Pricing: Separates start at $44 on sale, one-pieces start at $198
Jessica Rey
Based In: Los Angeles, California
Known For: sweet one-pieces and tankini swimsuits in florals and jewel-toned colors
Mission: produce ethically-made, eco-friendly, made-to-last products with regenerated materials like rescued fishnets
Sizing: XXS-1X
Pricing: Separates start at $48, one-pieces start at $108
Mara Hoffman
Based In: New York
Known For: beautiful pieces with strong silhouettes, colors, and prints
Mission: manufacture pieces to reduce environmental impact and generate awareness
Sizing: XS-L
Pricing: Separates start at $91 on sale, one-pieces start at $186 on sale
SummerSalt
Based In: St. Louis, Missouri
Known For: stylish, chic suits made with recycled materials and shipped in reusable bags
Mission: create durable, comfortable, designer-quality suits with recycled materials and honest pricing
Sizing: XS-2X
Pricing: Separates start at $45, one-pieces all at $95
VitaminA Swim by Amahlia Stevens
Based In: Laguna Beach, California
Known For: sexy swimwear inspired by ’70s beach glamour in their EcoLux fabric made from recycled nylon
Mission: create pieces that minimize landfill waste, adhere to ethical operating guidelines, and allow partnerships with various environmental organizations
Sizing: 4(XS) – 14
Pricing: Separates start at $52, one-pieces all at $115 on sale
Wolven
Based In: Los Angeles, California
Known For: patterned, reversible styles made from recycled PET fabrics
Mission: garments are made from recycled plastic water bottles ensuring materials are free of harmful and toxic chemicals
Sizing: XS-XL
Pricing: Separates start at $45, one-pieces start at $108
My Swimwear Picks:
I’m a one-piece girl through and through. Here are a few of my favorite colorful and sustainable swimwear pieces. Click on each individual piece to shop.
International Sustainable Swimwear Brands:
Boden
Based In: London, UK
Known For: bold, colorful pieces for the entire family made to last
Mission: protect workers through initiatives like HERproject and reduce environmental impact through responsible sourcing and packaging
Sizing: 2-22
Pricing: Separates start at $27 on sale, one-pieces start at $60 on sale
Cossie + Co
Based In: London, UK
Known For: simple, modern swimwear in playful colors
Mission: partner with 1% for the Planet who support businesses to consider and take responsibility for their Environmental Impact
Sizing: 4-10
Pricing: Separates start at $71, one-pieces start at $144
eco.mono
Based In: Melbourne, Australia
Known For: options to shop your values from empowerment, handmade, minimal waste, to vegan
Mission: give consumers a deeper understanding of the garment supply chain
Sizing: XS-L
Pricing: Separates start at $28, one-pieces start at $80
Londre Body Wear
Based In: Vancouver, Canada
Known For: minimal and sexy pieces in candy-like colors and simple patterns made for all body types
Mission: create lowest-possible environmental impact with fabric made of recycled plastic bottles and reusable water
Sizing: XS-2XL
Pricing: Separates start at $52, one-pieces start at $98
Ohoy Swim
Based In: Dubai
Known For: Scandinavian simplistic swimwear made in family-owned factories
Mission: save the oceans through making pieces from recycled fishing nets and support volunteer divers through fishing net recovery
Sizing: S-XL
Pricing: Separates start at $20, one-pieces start at $79
Peony Swimwear
Based In: Burleigh Heads, QLD Australia
Known For: feminine, luxurious styles made from recycled printed fabrics and custom textile prints
Mission: reduce carbon emissions and through recycled and sustainable fabrics made from abandoned fishing nets and plastic bottles
Sizing: XS-L
Pricing: Separates start at $23, one-pieces start at $155
Reset Priority
Based In: Barcelona, Spain
Known For: contemporary styles made with recycled fabrics tested for harmful substances
Mission: source high-quality, sustainable materials made in socially responsible workplaces
Sizing: XS-XL
Pricing: Separates start at $55, one-pieces start at $159
Saltwater Collective
Based In: Toronto, Canada
Known For: elevated basics in various colors
Mission: create swimsuits that help women embrace their inner beauty and confidence and protect fishing nets and plastic scraps from landfills and oceans
Sizing: XS-2XL
Pricing: Separates start at $65, one-pieces start at $150
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