Eco-Friendly Swimwear Brands: 4 Favorites

4 Favorite Eco-Friendly Swimwear Brands — Above – wearing an eco-friendly bathing suit from Summersalt while in Greece last year.

What better way to support eco-friendly than when you’re enjoying the sand & surf?!

For this month’s That Charming Brand feature I’m opting to highlight multiple brands who are focused on eco-friendly swimwear. As a reminder, That Charming Brand is a regular series where I highlight companies putting efforts toward sustainability in efforts to help support them, Side note: Be sure to check out my feature on Sezane here if you’re interested!

Swim wear is something we’ll all be thinking about in the coming summer months – why not get ahead of the curve!?

The world is crazy right now, but hopefully very soon we’ll be in the thick of summer and enjoying some time in the sunshine. Quarantined or not! So if you’re like me and have warm-weather on the brain and want to find some new suits to embrace the season with, today’s post is for you.

Eco-Friendly Swimwear Brands

What To Look For In An Eco-Friendly Swimwear Brand

As with many factors when you’re talking sustainability, there’s a lot of things to consider and no real clear-cut answers.

From the research I’ve done, it’s actually somewhat unrealistic to find a swimwear brand that has suits free of petrochemical-based synthetics. This is because the materials need to be able to get wet and still perform. (Unlike cotton or crochet suits that flop and stretch when they get wet. I’d rather not flash the whole beach, thank you!)

So, the best thing to do when looking for eco-friendly swimwear is to find brand that make suits from recycled materials. It’s also important to look for brands who are manufacturing the suits in a responsible and worker-friendly environment.

Below is a roundup of my 5 favorite eco-friendly swimwear brands. I’ve provided a blurb under each brand to detail how they’re making efforts toward sustainability with swimwear. And also why you can feel good about supporting them. Not only are they focused on eco-friendly wear, but they’re also creating products that are very high quality and will last multiple swim seasons!

That Charming Brand: 4 Favorite Eco-Friendly Swimwear Brands

Reformation

Key Sustainability Talking Points: Reformation has a swimwear line that is made of primarily recycled materials. Material examples include ECONYL regenerated nylon and recycled polyamide. According to the Reformation site, ECONYL regenerated nylon is made out of 100% nylon waste rescued from oceans and landfills like fishing nets, carpet fluff, and also fabric scraps. The brand also imparts socially & ethically responsible working conditions for employees. Learn more about Reformation’s sustainability practices here.

Reformation Swimwear Picks: Havana Bottom + Hermosa Bikini Top // Terracotta One Piece

Boden

Key Sustainability Talking Points: Similar to Reformation, Boden’s swimwear line is also made primarily of recycled materials. They also feature ECONYL regenerated nylon in their suits. In fact, they have a goal for 100% regenerated or recycled swimwear by 2025. The company also gives back, has a focus on sustainable packaging, and supports fair working environments. Learn more about Boden’s sustainability practices here.

Boden Swimwear Picks: Salerno Bandeau Swimsuit + Paros Swimsuit

SummerSalt

Key Sustainability Talking Points: Eco-friendly materials from product to packaging – their suits are crafted from 78% Recycled Polamide. Direct to consumer model ensures high quality at an affordable price. Added bonus: Suits offer UPF 50+ protection! As far as eco-friendly swimwear goes, Summersalt is by far one of my favorites! Learn more about Summersalt’s sustainability practices here.

Summersalt Swimwear Picks: The Sidestroke // Ruffled Sidestroke // Mid-Rise Bikini Bottom + Ruffle Plunge Bikini Top // High-Dive Bikini Top + Classic High Rise (I also have this combo and LOVE) // The Voyager

Vitamin A

Key Sustainability Talking Points: Vitamin A’s founder, Amahlia Stevens, designed a recycled fabric herself and created EcoLux. In addition, EcoLux is the first premium swim fabric made from recycled nylon fibers. Since then, the company has incorporated several more sustainable high-performance fabrics along with eco-conscious textiles like organic cotton, linen, recycled cotton and Tencel. All materials are certified to meet the global Oeko-Tex standard for safe textiles. Learn more about Vitamin A’s sustainability practices here.

Vitamin A Swimwear Picks: Mila Top + Barcelona Bottom Full Cut // Jenna Bodysuit // Marylyn Bodysuit // Aria Bodysuit