16 Sustainable Swimwear Brands You Need to Check Out

 
 

Summer is basically here baddies, and our Sharpay Evans era is upon us. The clouds of gray are behind us, the skies of blue and endless days spent sipping iced tea on our chaises, lay before us.  There are so many susty swimwear brands out there who are bringing fabulous back for us to live out our eco-conscious beachy dreams. Let’s dive into summer, the susty way. These experts are designing sustainable swimwear that is not only eco-friendly and ethically made, but also size-inclusive and gender-inclusive to make summer beach time the best time (as it should be). And as we always preach here at Sustainable Baddie, only buy new things if you need them, shop your closet first, and choose a susty, transparent brand when you do buy new!

1. Vitamin A 

 
 

Vitamin A Swim makes their unique suits from recycled and entirely plant-based materials. Additionally, they partner with multiple organizations including Women’s Earth Alliance, Green Peace, and Oceana in order to ensure that a portion of profits is going back to communities that support their values in sustainability. You can find in-depth information about their practices online too, and personally, we love a transparent girly. Get 15% off your first order with GoodonYou15.

 
 

Katharina Lou is an Australian made-to-order and small batch label using dynamic patterns and striking colors in their collections. Made from recycled fabric and yarn, their tankini is multi-functional and can even be matched with your favorite summer pants and kitten heels.

 
 

A suit that can stretch up to seven sizes in one, youswim aims to create suits that will last you for life. This England-based brand makes high-waisted, low-waisted, tankini, and short-based suits, so there’s something for everyone!

 
 

Barcelona-based swimwear brand Pale Swimwear focuses on combining lingerie and swimwear aesthetics to create unique silhouettes for their suits. Their materials are locally sourced and suits are ethically produced, making them perfect for Sustainable Baddies!

 
 

Ethically-made cool girl brand Cool is a Construct that makes swimwear and clothing in NY with deadstock fabrics, as well as custom-made printed fabrics. With a size range from XXS-4XL, there are plenty of options for all cool girls. Our favorite pieces for the summer are definitely their Alessia Corset and Camila Top!

 
 

Categorizing themselves as “Modern Swimwear & A Splash of Nostalgia,” OOKIOH is made of 100% regenerative materials and focuses on making everyone feel their best while wearing their suits. They have a wide range of suit silhouettes and styles, as well as collaborations with other brands–there is definitely a suit for everyone!

 
 


Andie Swim values protecting and preserving the oceans in which we swim and acknowledges the impact of the fashion industry on our environment as core to its brand mission. They are working to make their product more sustainable by using recycled packaging and transitioning to 100% recycled fabrics. Their suits come in 7 different sizes and a variety of fits to match whichever summer vibe you’re channeling this year. 

 
 

Summersalt is a size-inclusive swimwear brand that is working to create long-lasting suits that are low impact on the planet. Their fabrics are 78% recycled polyamide from post-consumer materials and nylon waste. Summersalt suits are made with the intention to last using materials that can take whatever beach activity you fancy, from surfing to kayaking to lounging on your towel – they got you covered (literally). P.S. They have swim shorts too! 

9.  Mara Hoffman 

 
 

Mara Hoffman’s eponymous label is known for being susty, and her swimwear is next level. The brand uses 100% recycled nylon and polyester to make all of their swimsuits, which are entirely made in Los Angeles. Keeping their manufacturing at a local level helps maintain ethical labor standards and minimizes energy waste as well. In addition to prioritizing sustainability, Mara Hoffman and her team also contribute to community partnerships and support networks that support their brand values, such as the ACLU, Black In Fashion Movement, FabScrap, and Housing Works just to name a few. 

10. Galamaar 

 
 

Because Galamaar knows that most of its swimwear is meant for swimming in the ocean, they are committed to protecting this important ecosystem. By using materials that are made of recycled nylon from trashed fishnets, and partnering with the organization Greenspark, they are working towards improving our ocean’s conditions. Even more, they make their products at a small, family-owned, warehouse in Los Angeles to allow them to maintain fair working conditions for their employees. 

 
 

Blackbough Swim, a small business that started out of founder Jemina Ty’s bedroom in Manila, has evolved into a fully grown susty swimwear brand. Blackbough is prioritizing sustainability by making its products in small batches in an effort to avoid overproduction and use 80% recycled materials. They also utilize as much of their scrap fabric as possible to make accessories like scrunchies and headbands. Their bikinis are anything but boring, making your beach day just as bright and bubbly as it should be. 

 
 

Another brand with a local production studio in Los Angeles, but this one uses hemp and organic cotton materials to design their susty swim. Natasha Tonic, an eponymous label, was inspired to create swimwear that was better for the body and the planet. Hemp fabric is natural, durable, and can handle that severe summer wear and tear. Additionally, the label prioritizes low energy use in their factories. Their designs come in a variety of different style collections to choose from. 

13. JADE Swim

 
 

JADE Swim designs suits that are meant to not only swim in but to be lived in too! We know that functionality is essential whenever you are hopping from the beach or the pool to the house, dinner, or out on the town, and JADE is made for just that. They make their suits using recycled Nylon whenever possible, and their minimalist designs cut down on excess water use needed for printing on fabric. Their products are made in California, in small batches, and delivered with as minimal packaging as possible. 

14. TOMBOYx

 
 

TOMBOYx is a B corp certified brand, meaning they have met and maintained high levels of sustainability, employment, and governance. They are designed to be gender-neutral and gender-affirming for anyone who wears their products. TOMBOYx’s products are made using OEKEO-Tex certified organic and recycled cotton to ensure that it is safe and susty too. In addition to their swimwear, all TOMBOYx products are designed to empower the LGBTQ+ community behind the brand and in support of the brand. 

 
 

Kitty and Vibe is a small-batch swim brand that comes in a variety of fun prints and creative sizing and styles to fit all bodies. They have built a large community network to ensure they design suits to match their clients’ needs. Their suits are made with recycled materials, processed with minimal water waste, and shipped in eco-friendly packaging. 

 
 

Isa Boulder makes ultra-small batch suits that are ethical and sustainable. Ensuring that their swimwear is cut, sewn, and altered by their team in Bali, Indonesia supports their sustainability efforts and ethical production process. In addition, they collaborate with local artists to use natural dyeing and printing methods when possible and maintain a relationship with their community at the same time. Their suits are experimental, and they are beginning to expand their  knitwear collection. 

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