8 sustainable swimsuit brands you should know

Choosing the best swimsuit can be very confusing, as many questions rises regarding the style of the swimsuit and its durability as well, because a swimsuit will have to face all kinds of hazards. Due to the salty water of the sea, the pool’s chlorine, the long sun exposure for hours, and mishandled in a bag full of stuff, this piece of fabric risks of changing color. This might make us throw our swimsuits away every year, which is considered a waste of clothing leaving a bad impact on the planet.

Therefore, to minimize this environmental impact, it is wiser to look out for brands that prioritize the planet’s safety. These brands would give up on plastics such as nylon and polyester, replacing them with natural alternatives, organic cotton, recycled like Econyl, a nylon made from plastic waste collected from the oceans, for instance. Also, by using eco-friendly dyes, allowing fabrics to be Oeko-tex or Bluesign certified, which are proofs that no toxic substances have been used in production. There are many solutions that combine style with ecology, and here are some brands that promote this concept:

1- Ada Perlu

Cyrielle Rusch and Marine Bellasse met in Indonesia. They were both inspired by the country’s cultural heritage to launch their swimwear brand in 2015, based on batik technique, which is an Indonesian wax-resist dyeing. The duo made sure to protect the environment by using organic and natural cotton and fibers to produce their swimwears, at their atelier in Bali.

You can find Ada Perlu swimsuits on adaperlu.com

2- Balzac Paris

Since its debut in 2014, Balzac Paris has been keen on minimizing its environmental impact by creating timeless pieces in limited edition. Another brand that uses ecological raw materials and the remaining fabrics from other fashion brands. This concept also applies on swimwear line which created Eclipse swimsuit using Econyl and endlessly recyclable polyamide.

You can find Balzac Paris swimsuits on balzac-paris.fr

3- Blondie Lemonade

Longing for a feminine and refined swimwear line that goes with every body type, blogger and ex-model Manon Laime launched her own e-shop called “Blondie Lemonade”. Designed in Paris, the swimsuits are executed in Bali from recycled lycra. To support its sustainable concept, the brand donates 10 euro cents per piece sold, to an association that protects the ocean.

You can find Blondie Lemonade swimsuits on blondielemonade.com

4- Icône
 

Inspired by the 1960s and 1970s, Icône swimsuits highlighted the French with micro-jacquard swimsuits labeled “made in France”. The French brand has also set itself the goal of producing 100% of its collections using recycled fibers. Until the goal is fully reached, Icône is using raw materials such as Seaqual, which is made from plastic waste collected from the oceans.

You can find Icone swimsuits on icone-lingerie.com

5- Miska


 

Designed in Paris, Miska allows young women and teenagers to mix and match their swimsuit pieces combining them according to their desires and mood. Made in Italy, the swimsuits are produced from a polyamide fiber of 100% natural origin obtained from castor oil. This is the brand’s approach to combine style with vibrant colors and ecology with a reduced environmental impact.

You can find Miska swimsuits on miska-paris.com

6- Poolday Paris

Julia Desvignes, Charlotte Brunel and Gaëlle Ibrahim had one thing in common; a passion for fashion. Therefore, the trio launched Poolday Paris in 2019. The brand uses Oeko-tex certified fabrics ensuring a high-end quality of materials so the swimsuits can be worn for several years. Other than its eco-friendly approach, Poolday Paris has designed swimsuits that fit all body types, from small to XL.

You can find Poolday Paris swimsuits on poolday-paris.com

7- Scampi



Founded in Sweden, Scampi inspires from adventures to create swimsuits that let you explore the shores and dive in the ocean fearless. Its swimsuits are made in Italy from fishing nets thrown in the oceans, ensuring the protection of the marine life. Also, these swimsuits offer an effective resistance to sunlight, chlorine and sunscreen.

You can find Scampi swimsuits on scampi.se

8- Surprise

Colored, elegant and eco-friendly; this is how Surprise introduce itself as it produces a range of 100% recycled swimsuits. After the first collection dedicated for men, the brand launched a female version perfecting the one-piece swimsuit design.

You can find Surprise swimsuits on surprise-paris.com