25 Ethical and Sustainable Swimwear Brands
With summer just around the corner, I know many of us are starting to think about beaches, lounging by the pool, and sunkissed skin. Oh - and of course - new bathing suits and swimwear!
Did you know there's a ton of affordable ethical and sustainable swimwear brands out there?
Check out these 25 affordable, sustainable and ethical swimwear brands, then let us know what you think!
PrAna
Sustainability & Ethics: ECONYL regenerated nylon | certified fair trade | many bluesign certified fabrics
Size Range: womens XS-XL | mens 28/XS - 42/3XL
Price: $$
PrAna is already a pretty big name in the active-wear world, so we love that this sustainable company is offering a range of ethical and sustainable swimwear styles, patterns and colors, plus a large selection for the men! And we adore all the beach clothing options too, like these women’s beach shorts and this totally adorable jumpsuit!
Emroce
Sustainability & Ethics: zero-waste | regenerated ECONYL nylon fiber
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: $-$$
If you like clean lines and classic designs with a hint of individuality, this one is for you! Emroce offers mainly minimalist and classy swimsuits in basic colors, plus a few pattern options.
Reformation
Sustainability & Ethics: recycled materials like ECONYL regenerated nylon | sustainably made to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, waste, and water use | made in Los Angeles
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: $$
Reformation offers a small selection of minimalist styles, including a one-piece and a few bikini options. As far as colors, you’ll mostly find black and white, but there’s also one animal print option. We are loving this high-waisted ruffle bikini bottom that puts a super fun twist on a staple piece!
Summersalt
Sustainability & Ethics: recycled materials | woman-owned | supports BIPOC business owners with this guide | WRAP certified factories
Size Range: 2-22
Price: $$ (get $10 off with this link)
Summersalt has a ton of style and color options for women, including the award-winning sidestroke one piece! We are adoring the color schemes and hints of texture!
Boden
Sustainability & Ethics: social initiatives for employees | supports charities | responsible material sourcing
Size Range: 2-22
Price: $$
We know that there’s no such thing as a perfect company, which is why we appreciate the honesty and transparency that this company offers as far as factories, materials and sustainability. They have a ways to go, but they’ve got some great goals in place and work with manufacturers that comply with SMETA audits.
Mostly one-pieces, rash guards, tankinis and swim shorts. This brand is perfect for the athletic woman who loves surfing and swimming, but still cute enough to wear for a chill beach day.
Hackwith Design House
Sustainability & Ethics: made with recycled polyester | handmade in Minnesota USA
Size Range: XS - 4XL
Price: $$-$$$
Hackwith combines simple designs with a level of elegance, poise and individuality. Think: belted high-waist bottoms, shoulder ties, wrap tops… uh-maz-ing.
Vitamin A
Sustainability & Ethics: USA made and Fair Trade | sustainably made | Oeko-Tex certified | recycled materials | sustainable packaging
Size Range: 4/XS - 14/DD
Price: $$$
This swimwear brand has many (seriously. so. many.) basic style and color options with a splash of uniqueness, like the Sienna tank with a ribbed texture.
Jessica Rey
Sustainability & Ethics: eco-friendly and regenerated materials | ethically made in Los Angeles USA
Size Range: XXS - 1X | some maternity and nursing friendly
Price: $$
Jessica Rey specializes in modest swimwear, so you’ll find tankinis, one-pieces, swim rompers and swim dresses. They offer a ton of styles: modern, classy, frilly, maternity - you name it, they’ve got it! We love that they are fairly size-inclusive and even have maternity and nursing friendly options!
Galamaar
Sustainability & Ethics: ethically made in Los Angeles | eco-friendly and regenerated materials | eco friendly packing materials
Size Range: XS -XL
Price: $$$
“Timeless swimwear for the contemporary woman” - or so they say - and we think that pretty well sums up this brand! There’s several mix-and-matchable designs and also some one-piece options.
Outerknown
Sustainability & Ethics: recycled, organic or regenerated materials | fair trade | repair and recycle options | FLA accredited
Size Range: women’s XS-L | mens XS/28 - XXL/38
Price: $$-$$$
Here’s a brand with tons of options for both men and women! Outerknown is one of the few brands that offer a huge selection of sustainable mens swim trunks and swimwear. We are loving the range of patterns and colors!
Bikini Empire
Sustainability & Ethics: 3x higher wages than local standard | workers receive health insurance for themselves and families | donates to ROLE foundation with every sale
Size Range: XS-L
Price: $$
You may have already guessed this, but this brand primarily offers bikinis! They do have a few one piece options as well. We are loving the unique velvety material used on some of these suits!
Elle Evans Swimwear
Sustainability & Ethics: made from recycled ocean plastic | shipped in home-compostable mailers | handmade to order | pays above minimum wage | recycling program to donate well-loved items for repurposing
Size Range: womens XXS - 3XL | teens 8-16 | girls 0-9 | boys 0-9
Price: $$$
What we adore most about this size-inclusive sustainable brand is that they offer customization if you need to make your piece a little more “you”. You can add just the right flare to make one of these items your own! OK - but ALSO - how cool is it that they offer so many size options for teens and kids, too?
Saltwater Collective
Sustainability & Ethics: uses recycled and regenerated ECONYL materials | promotes positive body image
Size Range: XS-2XL
Price: $$
We admire Saltwater Collective’s mission to bring a positive perspective to body image and that they celebrate how everyone’s body is beautifully different. They offer one and two-piece options in bright colors and black and white.
Londre
Sustainability & Ethics: Oeko-Tex 100 certified | reuses water | swimsuit recycling & repair programs | small production | compostable packaging |
Size Range: XS-5XL
Price: $$
As one of the most size-inclusive brands on this list, Londre offers some styles from size XS to 5XL. They offer sexy and minimalist styles with a little edge.
Nettles Tale
Sustainability & Ethics: canadian-made | recycled materials
Size Range: XS-4XL
Price: $$-$$$
Another size-inclusive brand! We love that this brand portrays many different body types on their website. They offer a choice of several beautiful styles and patterns that can flatter any body type.
OOKIOH
Sustainability & Ethics: 100% regenerated and post-consumer materials | aims to eliminate plastics from footprint in 2 years | materials sourced from an Italian mill
Size Range: XS-XXL
Price: $$
Don’t let the basic styles fool you - this brand has been mentioned in many big name magazines including Forbes, Elle, and Who What Wear. People are loving this one!
Miga Swimwear
Sustainability & Ethics: Los Angeles made | 100% recycled packaging | uses post-consumer and regenerated fabrics | uses fabric scraps to make next-season samples | participate in social and give-back initiatives
Size Range: XS-L
Price: $-$$
Miga boasts of fun colors and unique designs, including some awesome long-sleeved options. And they’ve built SPF 50 right into the fabric, so if you have extra sun-sensitive skin, this brand may just be your answer!
Fauna
Sustainability & Ethics: ethically and sustainably made
Size Range: S - L
Price: $$-$$$
Fauna is a collaborative of various ethical and sustainable brands, so you get a huge range of styles, patterns, and color options. Check out the “sustainability” tab if you’re interested in the facts about a specific piece!
Carolina K
Sustainability & Ethics: woman-owned | uses ECOCEAN recycled plastic | eco-friendly water-free printing process
Size Range: XS-L
Price: $$-$$$
Seashells and tigers and peacocks, oh my! If for no other reason than to see if I’m telling the truth, you gotta check out the super unique patterns on Carolina K’s website. You’ll find designs here that you may never see elsewhere!
Arrow and Phoenix
Sustainability & Ethics: ECONYL fiber | recycled packaging
Size Range: XS-XXL
Price: $$
Arrow and Phoenix offers a wide range of basic and sexy styles. From rash guards to bikinis, any woman can find a piece she’ll love!
Baiia
Sustainability & Ethics: GOTS, Oeko-Tex and Clear to Wear certified dyes | ethically made | recycled fibers
Size Range: womens XXS-4XL, mens 30-40, girls 0-10
Price: $$$
This Australian brand has absolutely beautiful designs, and we’re loving the many reversible options! It’s like getting two suits for one! They have one mens and one girls option, too.
Wolven
Sustainability & Ethics: 1% for the planet | Oeko-Tex 100 | climate neutral | workplace conditions assessment | global recycled standard | uses sustainable modal and recycled materials
Size Range: womens XS-XL | mens S-XXL
Price: $$-$$$
Tye-dyes, butterflies, cut-outs and more! You’ll find super fun and unique styles here, some of which can be worn four different ways. Plus, there is one sustainable swim trunk option for men.
Natasha Tonic
Sustainability & Ethics: natural hemp fiber | organic cotton | portion of sales goes to sustainability initiatives | some made-to order styles | low impact dyes and dye processes | made in Fair Wear Foundation factory
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: $$-$$$
The natural hemp fiber used in Natasha Tonic’s swimwear is anti-microbial, UV resistant, and durable. This is the only swimwear brand I’ve found that uses a hemp blend - do you know of any others? Please, do tell!
Do Good Swimwear
Sustainability & Ethics: ECONYL recycled materials | each purchase donates to ocean conservation efforts, tree planting, and women and families in need
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: $-$$
Bright colors and basic styles, all impressively affordable. We admire Do Good for their many social and sustainability initiatives. Not to mention their sleek and flattering styles!
For the Dreamers
Sustainability & Ethics: ECONYL regenerated nylon | packaging, tags and stickers made from recycled materials | donate 5% of purchase to Water is Life | work with carbon neutral shipping company | Oeko-Tex 100
Size Range: womens XS-3XL | girls 1-10
Price: $$-$$$
This brand’s goal is to provide safe drinking water around the world for those in need, as witnessed by their 5% donation to Water is Life. They offer only a few styles and colors, but they all look super flattering! Plus they have a few totally adorable options for girls!
So, did you find your new favorite affordable ethical and sustainable swimwear brand? We hope so! Please let us know what you thought of this swimwear guide!
