6 Chic And Sustainable Swimwear Brands To Shop For Now
By now, we know that staying away from fast fashion and being more ethical with our buying choices is the way forward. Along with shopping secondhand, you can shop responsibly by supporting environmentally-friendly labels when searching for something new.
And if you’re thinking of stepping out into the beach in a brand new, cute bikini, there’s a whole load of sustainable, yet chic choices to choose from. Most swimsuits are made from plastic - polyester and nylon, which has the potential to release micro fibers and plastics into the waters with each wash, and take hundreds of years to degrade. Thankfully, there are more sustainable swimwear brands popping up lately, making it easier for us to make a choice that is stylish, and better for the planet.
Ahead, check out some of our top sustainable swimwear labels for the beach.
Hunza G
Major star power aside - their suits have been worn by Rita Ora, Kim Kardashian, fashion model Nadine Leopold and more, the London-based brand created by Creative Director Georgina Huddart makes swimsuits from their signature sculpting seersucker fabric, ‘the crinkle’ and is completely produced in the UK, hand-finished and made to order to limit potential deadstock and unfinished garments. Excess fabric is made into headbands and scrunchies, with packaging and shipping done efficiently to offset transit emissions.
Check out the Jean seersucker bandeau bikini (S$247), ideal for poolside lounging.
Thaikila
French-designed and born out of the beaches of Bali, Thaikila’s swim suits carry an easy elegance, perfect for any island getaway. Sustainability comes central to their mission -- all swimwear is produced under one roof and celebrates local hand craftsmanship with technological innovation, where plastic waste is transformed into luxe-to-touch fabrics, such as their soft and stretchy vegan faux suede.
Check out their endlessness set (S$271.60) for a unique, handcrafted crochet bikini look.
Lea The Label
Manufactured in Bali, with eco-friendly fabric sourced from Italy, Lea the Label is a fashion editor favourite with their high quality designs that are bold yet minimal and guaranteed to last the seasons.
Check out their Loren Top (S$130.30), which gives you an edge up in style and highlights all the right places.
Jade Swim
This black owned, completely female run swimwear label uses Econyl fabric for all their swimwear. The minimalist, LA-based label was started by a former fashion editor and stylist who covered the swimwear market, so it’s safe to say she knows a thing or two about good swimwear. Her luxe designs have already been worn by the likes of Kaia Gerber, Chrissy Teigen, and more.
Check out the Cava One Piece Terry (S$301.80) for a stylish one piece set.
Align
This local swimwear label makes swimwear pieces that carries timeless appeal, in classic silhouettes and colours and are crafted to align to one’s body. Manufactured in Bali from environmentally-friendly Econyl, the fabric is also more chlorine resistant than most swimwear fabric and provides excellent UV protection. Their sustainable ethos even boils down to their pouches, which are made from eco-friendly linen fabric.
Check out their Alexa Toga Top ($79) which is stylish enough for the beach and off it.
Frankies Bikinis
This Los Angeles swimwear label is no stranger to the instagram scene (Hailey Bieber is a fan), and now hold a sustainable swimwear collection, which consists of houndstooth prints and block colours in various bikini silhouettes made from eco-friendly fabric Amni Soul Eco, the only eco-friendly polyamide yarn in the world. The fabric’s technology is made from reusing water from its manufacturing process, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Try the Veronica Top (S$130) for a classic yet flattering silouhette.
