Making Waves: Swimwear Brands that Save the Ocean

Did you know that an innovative fiber has been developed to support the fight against plastic pollution?

Every year, 12 million tons of plastic enter the oceans, contributing to the 4.6 billion tons of plastic waste in the environment. Only 9% of plastic is recycled, and major contributors to ocean plastic are China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Marine debris affects over 800 species, killing millions of seabirds and marine mammals annually.

This innovative material is called SEAQUAL® YARN and it is a high-quality recycled polyester yarn made from post-consumer PET and SEAQUAL® MARINE PLASTIC collected from marine litter. It's used in various applications, including apparel, upholstery, and technical textiles. 

As consumers we have the power in our hands to support this fight by buying garments that are produced in a more responsible way, and I have handpicked for you a selection of swimwear brands that utilize SEAQUAL® YARN.

The first brand is called Chiara De Concilio, and it focuses on combining fashion and sustainability in their collections.

This brand uses an array of environmentally friendly materials besides SEAQUAL® YARN such as recycled Lycra, recycled and organic cotton, alternatives to animal leather like AppleSkin and BioPlastica and it ensures all materials are certified and eco-friendly. 

Packaging is also sustainable, using recycled paper and compostable plastic. 

Production is local and entirely in Italy, I would emphasize  the transparency of this brand that publishes the name of all suppliers as well as the collaboration with Healthy Seas a charity org for marine protection.

The collection is fairly small and few items are made-to-order, all of these pieces have an affordable price and the shipping is international.

I really like the  Olympic-style one-piece swimsuit called RESPIRO, made with ECONYL® , a 100% regenerated nylon fiber produced using pre- and post-consumer waste such as fishing nets and other nylon waste. 

Another brand that caught my eye because it produces sustainable swimwear from 100 % SEAQUAL® YARN is SEASICK SWIM, a brand that offers eco-conscious swim and surf apparel, embracing minimalism and athletic spirit.

In addition they also utilize recycled cotton from pre-consumer textile waste and organic cotton, which requires less water and no synthetic pesticides and their eco-friendly colors and dyes are non-toxic and water-based.

The choice of SEAQUAL® YARN aligns with the brand vision of a circular economy as this material can be continuously recycled which means these products are everlasting and can be transformed into newer products without ever becoming waste.

What I love the most is that their entire bikini & one-piece collection of about a dozen pieces is reversible which means you can combine two styles for the price of just one!

If you are looking for a tropical vibe you should browse through the products made by Aima Dora, s a sustainable swimwear brand founded by Alma Stanonik, inspired by her current life in Mauritius.

The brand claims that their swimwear is 100% SEAQUAL INITIATIVE certified, made entirely from Upcycled Marine Plastic.

Aima Dora is also committed to promoting fair working conditions for the women manufactoring these products.

Their collection features 36 vibrant pieces inspired by the surrounding nature, bringing a burst of color and energy to your wardrobe. I adore these lively vibes and colorful patterns, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. Looking forward to a well-deserved break in style!

I hope this post has inspired you to explore and support conscious swimwear brands utilizing SEAQUAL® YARN to produce in a more conscious way!

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