10 Sustainable Swimwear Brands to Shop for Summer 2021
This Earth Month, get ready for an eco-friendly summer with these stylish sustainable swimwear brands.
With summer 2021 just right around the corner, the ideal time to start looking for cute and chic swimwear has come. Just like everything else, swimwear should make us feel comfortable and confident—and it doesn't hurt if its sustainable, too. After all, swimsuits are often made out of materials like polyester, spandex, and nylon that are non-biodegradable and shed microfibers composed of really tiny pieces of plastic with every wash. Sadly, these microfibers end up in our oceans, harming marine life and disrupting the entire ecosystem.
Instead, this Earth month, consider opting for a sustainable swimsuit that will protect our planet. There are a growing number of sustainable brands that concentrate their efforts on creating bathing suits made from recycled, natural, and ethically sourced materials, while still offering trendy styles and cute designs.
To help you prepare for an eco-friendly hot girl summer, L’OFFICIEL rounds up 10 sustainable swimwear brands that care for you and the Earth.
Stay Wild Swim
Designed and made in London, Stay Wild Swim, creates sustainable and ethical swimwear for all body types. With both the people and planet in mind, the brand crafts each swimwear piece by using Econyl yarn, a high-quality techno fiber created from ocean and landfill waste. Currently, the brand is working towards creating a circular production system with aim of regenerating used pieces into newer designs.
Pau Roman
Made in Yucatán, Mexico, Pau Roman offers high-quality pieces made from recycled and eco-friendly fabrics and crafted by a small team of local Mexican artisans. Their minimalist and neutral toned designs provide functional and versatile pieces made to accentuate women’s figures. In efforts of reducing their carbon footprint, all of Pau Roman’s collections are limited edition.
Natasha Tonić
With the end goal of revolutionizing and completely changing women’s swimwear for the better, Natasha Tonić uses a natural hemp fabric to craft anti-microbial, UV-resistant, and durable swimwear. This LA-based brand creates sustainable pieces that not only reduce microfiber pollution, but also perform as lingerie, bodysuits, and activewear. Its classic cuts, modern touches, and strong commitment to fight the impact of plastic and polyester on climate change make it the perfect brand to try this summer 2021.
Whimsy + Row
Born in 2014, Whimsy + Row is committed to providing sustainable pieces crafted under fair and ethical working conditions. With a factory located near its offices in LA, the eco-conscious brand promises its workers fair treatment and its buyers a selection of durable and effortless pieces created from upcycled and locally sourced materials.
Londre
The brand’s sustainable styles and flirty silhouettes distinguished by open-backs and shoulder ruffles are set to “keep your mind dirty and the ocean clean.” With factories based in Vancouver, BC, Londre minimizes waste by utilizing small-batch production and packing orders in 100 percent recyclable materials.
Mara Hoffman
If you are looking for cool, unique, and empowering pieces, look no more. In efforts of generating awareness across the manufacturing industry, Mara Hoffman conducts in-person factory visits and is committed to supporting and advancing artisan groups by re-integrating artisanal products into the market. The 2021 swimwear collection features colorful patterns and bold hues ranging from two-piece bikinis to wrap skirts and long dresses, all made from natural and organic fabrics as well as recycled nylon and polyester.
Jade Swim
Made with luxe materials that smooth and sculpt, Jade Swim's collection is all about minimalism. The Black-owned swim label uses sustainable fabrics, upcycles materials when possible, and produces its bathing suits in the U.S., providing a living wage to its workers.
Frankies Bikinis
In summer 2020, Instagram’s trendiest swim brand joined the sustainable wagon with a collection of eco-friendly swimwear made with recycled nylon. This year, Frankies Bikinis' sustainable line includes psychelic print two-pieces and cover-ups, along with flirty and feminine toile prints.
Slo Active
As the name implies, Slo Active, is designed with the active woman in mind. Its pieces are created from premium plant-based materials like Yulex, a high-performing fabric that acts as an alternative to neoprene. Meant to empower women to become activists within their communities, with every purchase the brand donates to charities committed to protect and preserve our oceans.
Port de Bras
With an atelier located in Venezuela, Port de Bras, offers ethically crafted, sustainably sourced, and ballet-inspired pieces. The brand’s athleisure approach features feminine, chic, and sporty swimsuits made from non-toxic fabrics that are both skin and Earth-friendly.