Sustainable, Ethical, Fair trade are all terms that are coming up more and more. There are more people interested in where their products are being made and what is being use to make them. With summer here, swim suits should not be off that list.
Skipping the big box department store is so much easier now and you don’t have to sacrifice style. Here are 10 companies that use practices that are healthy for our planet and the people that live in it.
Jessica Rey
The suits you see here are Marie in Botanical, Grace in Hello Sunshine, Elizabeth in White top with Highwaist bottoms in Pink Palm.
When Jessica decided to ditch the bikini, she couldn’t find any stylish options so she started Rey Swimwear. The designs are stylish and ethically made in LA using recycled material. You can read more about why she decided to ditch the bikini in her book Decent Expose
Summersault
From left to right The Harbor, The sunbather, The Atlas
Data backed fit with inclusive sizes, designer quality at great prices, models from all walks of life, ethical and sustainable practices. Summersault is a win win win win win!
Outdoor Voices
Splash Zip Tankini, Splash Racer Back Bikini, Splash Cross Back
Outdoor Voice is manufacture in the US, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Italy, and Portugal. They prioritize quality, compliance to worker’s safety, fair trade, and dedication to minimizing environmental impacts on water waste and emission.
Alyned Together
The Traci, The Kate Jane, The sydney top with Lenore Bottoms
With sizes ranging from xs to 3x, Alyned Together is striving to be all inclusive. They are working with textile scientist to create a fabric that will be smarter for future collections.
Fair Harbor
Ivy in Minky Blue Stripes, The Saltaire Bikini, The Champlain Bikini
Fair Harbor uses recycled plastic bottle found in the ocean to create the fabric to make the bathing suits they sell. Simple, Durable designed that are meant to last.
Natasha Tonic
Abstract rose, Clean Cut Bikini, Rebel Red
Natasha Tonics Swimsuit collection uses an organic hemp/cotton blend. The fabric is anti-microbial, UV resistant, durable and a healthier choice for your skin.
BAIIA
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Tanami reversible wrap Suit, Mimosa Reversible bottoms, Mossman Reversible wrap
BAIIA is a company based out of Australia that uses plastics collected from the ocean and turns it into Nylon6 which is used to sew there reversible swimwear. Fair trade with Eco friendly packaging.
Londre
Multiway in white, New Classic Top, The Minimalist in you’re my bouy blue
Based in Vancouver, BC, Londre creates and produces beautifully designed, outrageously flattering, and sustainable one piece swimsuits and bikinis. Their goal is to have the lowest possible impact on the planet. Made from Recycled fabrics with double line compression for comfort and shape control.
Reformation
Tropicana, Matador top, Kate one piece
When choosing styles and fabric, Reformation takes into consideration all of the following. Water input, energy input, land use, eco-toxicity, greenhouse gas emissions, human toxicity, availability and price.
Patagonia
Reversible Extended Break one piece, Swell Seeker Rash guard in Parrots, Bottom Turn Bikini in Tarkine Path
Patagonia has long been known for their quality active wear. They are open about their enviromental footprint. They are fair trade and are part of the 1% for the planet organization. This means they give back to help keep our earth healthy and clean.
Thank you for taking the time to make better choices for our planet. Every little bit helps.
Keep Blooming ~Bekah
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