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!
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.
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).
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.