Sustainable Summer Pieces You’ll Want To Live In


Whether you’re on the search for the perfect one-piece, a bikini, or something in between, shopping for swimwear can be difficult. What’s worse? Swimwear isn’t exactly eco-friendly. Thanks to non-biodegradable synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and spandex, most swimsuits do more harm than good.

 

That doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find a sustainable swimsuit, though. If you’re deadset on purchasing something that’s both stylish and eco-friendly, here are a few brands to look into. 

 

Summersalt 

Summersalt is a St. Louis-based swimwear company that specializes in designing form-fitting suits made from recycled textiles. Using 1.5 million body measurements from more than 10,000 women, Summersalt patented a “TrueMeasure process,” giving women everywhere the confidence she needs to find the perfect fit. At less than $100 per suit, that’s a steal! 

SUMMERSALT

The Cove One-Piece Swimsuit

$95$57

SUMMERSALT

The Swan Dive One-Piece Swimsuit

$95$57

SUMMERSALT

The Mesh Freestyle One-Piece Swimsuit

$95$57

Vitamin A

Have you ever wondered if you could pull off a ’70s-glam-meets-surfer-babe look? If so, Vitamin A is the place to shop for your next swimsuit. Designed and produced in Laguna Beach, Vitamin A is a leader in sustainable fashion. Thanks to eco-friendly fabrics like “EcoRib” and “EcoLux,” you can feel comfortable and responsible.  

VITAMIN A SWIMWEAR

Leah Bodysuit Full (Marisol EcoLux) 

$158$142

VITAMIN A SWIMWEAR

Alana Bodysuit Full (Sapphire EcoLux) 

$185

VITAMIN A SWIMWEAR

Jenna Bodysuit (Midnight Stripe Rib) 

$200$100

 

STRANGE Bikinis 

Unlike synthetic and plastic-based fabrics, the swimwear designed by the masterminds behind STRANGE Bikinis is made from a biodegradable polyamide yard that’s built to decompose in just three years (under specific conditions). 

STRANGE Bikinis

Hoosier Racerback One Piece

$185

STRANGE Bikinis

Galena Full Coverage One Piece

$ 185

STRANGE Bikinis

Stryker Cheeky One Piece

$ 185

Indigo Swimwear 

Made from ECONYL yarn and 100 percent regenerated nylon, Indigo Swimwear’s bold prints and funky ’70s-style patterns are designed with the ocean in mind. What’s more? Indigo goes just one step further: For each suit manufactured, a percentage goes to beach cleanup in Bali through the R.O.L.E Foundation’s “Zero Waste to Oceans” initiative. 

INDIGO SWIMWEAR

The Reversible Tropics Top

$ 65

INDIGO SWIMWEAR

The Reversible Tropics Bottom

$77

INDIGO SWIMWEAR

The Islander Top

$89

INDIGO SWIMWEAR

The Islander Bottom

$77

 

 

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