23 Eco-Friendly Swimwear Brands to Shop This Earth Day

As swimsuit lovers, we inherently love the ocean and therefore must nurture our planet in every way possible. In a world where it is predicted that by 2050 there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish (by weight), every purchase decision we make matters, and being responsible with our wardrobes is more important than ever. Wearing an eco-friendly swimsuit can make a big difference.

With a commitment in mind to being more sustainable and better for the Earth, there are numerous brands that are putting the environment first. From innovative materials like ECONYL® to repurposed fabric scraps and recycling initiatives, these swimwear brands prove there is no longer an excuse to ignore the impact of our choices—especially when you can look this good doing it.

Below, we have rounded up a list of our favorite eco-friendly swimwear brands that are committed to doing better while still providing stylish and comfortable suits.

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ZIAH

Arpoador One Piece | Vermilion Red | ZIAH

Rooted in sustainability, ZIAH creates timeless designs through ethical production and mindful material choices, continually evolving its practices with eco-conscious fabrics and thoughtful, biodegradable packaging to lessen its environmental footprint.

Natasha Tonic

You’re most likely familiar with hemp, but are you familiar with hemp swimwear? Let us introduce you to Natasha Tonic, the female-founded swim brand that is saying goodbye to traditional polyester swimsuits altogether. Each of the brand’s swimsuits are made of a natural hemp fiber that is antimicrobial, UV resistant and a healthier option for both your skin and the ocean.

Medina Swimwear

Medina Swimwear is rooted in sustainability, making each and every business decision from an environmental perspective. The brand’s sustainability ethos is built upon three core principles: conscious making, circular material and a clean ocean tax. Medina’s swimsuits are characterized by signature styles that feature rubber-coated hardware and terry cloth, each of which are created consciously. The brand’s custom rubber-coated metal accessories are produced in a factory entirely run on photovoltaic energy, a clean and renewable source of energy that utilizes solar radiation to produce electricity. Medina also produces their very own terry cloth out of recycled organic cotton and SEACELL, an eco-friendly fabric that is derived from a mix of cellulose from trees and kelp.

Abysse

Cooper one-piece — Cooper One-Piece | Abysse

Designed by women, for women, Abysse swimsuits are made from 100% recycled products. The brand has become known for their signature neoprene styles which are actually made out of Ecoprene, a limestone based neoprene that is less harmful to the environment than the traditional material. Ecoprene replaces petrochemicals in the neoprene with the earth-mined limestone. Though some oil is needed to make soft rubber foam, Abysse has turned to food-grade canola oil to replace petroleum-derived oil. Using mostly renewable energy sources for this entire process, Abysse demonstrates the core of sustainability is about questioning and rewriting traditional methods.

Matteau

Matteau offers eco-friendly apparel, swimwear and accessories. The brand prioritizes responsible material sourcing with a focus on tracing the fibers and materials back to the source. Going beyond simply utilizing sustainable materials, Matteau understands that there is “no fix-all solution” and that transparency throughout the entire supply chain is equally as important. With swimwear made from 80% recycled nylon and 20% elastane, each suit is designed to last a lifetime. Offering a range of styles from sporty to classic silhouettes, Matteau has a distinguished look that transcends seasonal trends.

FISCH

FISCH is a pioneer in the use of upcycled materials within the swimsuit industry. Since the brand’s launch in 2017, all swimsuits have been, and continue to be, made with ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon fiber. Furthering their “eco-innovative” mantra, the factories that produce the brand’s fabrics as well as swimsuits are within just a two hour drive from one another, working toward decreasing their carbon footprint as much as possible.

Vitamin A

Before beginning the journey of Vitamin A swimwear, founder Amahlia Stevens worked on a design project with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard. There, she became inspired by the company’s use of recycled materials in their fabrics. Since then, Stevens has not only introduced the first premium swimwear fabric made from recycled nylon fibers to the market, but Vitamin A has also incorporated several other sustainable materials into their suits.

Johanna Ortiz

Saddles in the Sunset One-Piece | Johanna Ortiz

Johanna Ortiz founded her namesake lifestyle brand out of a deep admiration for the richness of nature in her home, Colombia. The company was initially focused on swimwear but has now evolved into a global lifestyle brand that generates change through both social inclusion as well as eco-friendly practices.

Peony Swimwear

Everlasting Ruched Balconette | Peony Swimwear

Peony's standard is recycled content, no exceptions. Every swimwear fabric created by the brand has been made using recycled materials, down to the smallest stitch. Compostable and biodegradable packaging is utilized throughout the brand’s entire supply chain with traditional synthetic materials being replaced by plant-based options such as cornstarch and wheat. Even the swimwear hygiene liners are compostable and biodegradable!

Londre Bodywear

Each swimsuit by Londre Bodywear is created with recycled plastic bottles, which has amounted to over 1 million plastic bottles being removed from beaches and cities to be repurposed. The brand’s small production model also allows for all water used in the production process to be reused.

OOKIOH

OOKIOH swimsuits are made out of 100% regenerated materials. Using ocean waste, such as sunken fishing nets and pre-consumer waste, OOKIOH creates swimsuits that are meant to bring out the best in you.

Acacia

Acacia approaches swimwear and resortwear with earth as its muse. Using the recycled swim fabric, REPREVE, in addition to a variety of green textiles, such as TENCEL (made from sustainably harvested trees), Cotton Crupo (made from regenerated cellulose fibers from recycled cotton linter) and OEKO-TEX certified organic linen, the brand is continuously reevaluating how to utilize sustainable materials.

Nomads Swimwear

Nomads is a woman-founded swimwear brand that offers size-inclusive, sustainable swimwear and resortwear. The brand is a standout in our book because inclusion in the fashion industry, and more specifically the swimsuit industry, is often overlooked. Nomads has dedicated itself to educating the fashion industry on the importance of size inclusion and size diversity. The Los Angeles-based brand has coupled this mission with the goal of reducing environmental impact throughout their entire production process.

Galamaar

Galamaar raises an important question that is often forgotten: Swimsuits are created to experience nature, so why is there so much undue harm to the environment throughout industry practices? Taking this reasoning into account, Galamaar has pledged to challenge this convention. Every detail of the operation has sustainability at its forefront, including hardware made from mixed-metals, pads made locally in Los Angeles, carbon-neutral shipping, eco-packaging materials and more.

Hunza G

UK-based brand Hunza G highlights an overlooked aspect of sustainability. Each of the brand’s swimsuits follow a one-size-fits all model, helping to minimize over-purchasing due to incorrect sizing, while also maintaining size inclusivity. All of the brands suits are shipped in plastic free, environmentally friendly mailers and Hunza G Ltd is also a carbon neutral company!

Angelys Balek

Environmental issues are very close to home for Angelys Balek, founder of her namesake swimwear brand. Living in Thailand, Balek could quite literally see the plastic waste polluting the country and its beaches. In 2018, the brand implemented sustainably sourced eco-fabric and reevaluated the company’s entire operations process from start to finish.

JADE Swim

Wherever possible, JADE Swim implements recycled and regenerated materials. Offering only solid colored fabrics, excess water usage that is needed for traditional pattern printing is eliminated. The brand also offers a limited number of collections through small production batches that are all produced in the United States. Upcycling fabric scraps and cutting all styles in house to reduce CO2 emissions, JADE Swim is a brand that will make you your best inside and out.

Faithfull the Brand

Moana Bikini Top Vintage Blue Check | Faithfull the Brand

With the dreamiest vintage-inspired styles, Faithfull the Brand prioritizes how products are created and by whom. Each style is handmade in Indonesia, where the brand was founded. Going beyond just swimwear, Faithfull the Brand also offers ready-to-wear pieces that will transport you to a vacation state of mind, wherever you are. As a Certified B Corporation, the brand meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance and public transparency.

Araks

Araks believes in reducing, reusing and recycling wherever and whenever possible. Saving every extra scrap of fabric, the brand ensures that all excess materials can be reused in future collections. This circular production method also encourages consumers to mix and match pieces bought across different seasons and collections.

Bain de Minuit

Each swimsuit crafted by Bain de Minuit uses approximately 10 recycled plastic bottles. In addition to using REPREVE and ECONYL fabrics for the brand’s full range of suits, the swimsuit label is fully transparent in its sustainability journey, ensuring no corners are cut along the production process.

B Ā M B A Swimwear

B Ā M B A Swimwear (pronounced BUM-BA) is an Australian swimwear label designed by a small team who grew up along the coast of Western Australia. With an ethos that is committed to making quality swimsuits that are designed to last, B Ā M B A has partnered with REPREVE and HIGHJET to produce a swimwear range made of the highest quality regenerated and recycled materials.

Anna Kosturova

Christen Goff was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica. Swimsuit by Anna Kosturova. | Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Having earned a Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in textile technology, Anna Kosturova creates some of the highest-quality, sustainably-made crochet swimwear on the market. All pieces are handmade by generational artisan families. Considering the handmade nature of the pieces, the brand’s designs take time as opposed to fast and disposable fashion.

Vanessa Sposi

Designed in Paris, woven in Italy and made in Portugal, swimsuits by Vanessa Sposi are made of an admirable blend of eco-conscious textiles. Made with OEKO-TEX® certified fabrics, free from harmful substances and mainly utilizing ECONYL®, the brand's suits make taking a dip in the ocean something to be proud of. Each style also includes lining with natural antioxidants, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, perfect for nourishing skin during a day spent soaked in the sun.