{"id":74398,"date":"2019-07-25T10:04:05","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T09:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/?p=74398"},"modified":"2019-09-09T16:54:56","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T15:54:56","slug":"sustainable-swimwear-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/inform\/sustainable-swimwear-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Brands Making a Splash in Sustainable Swimwear"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re an all-conditions pool dweller or are simply in it for the summer dips, you\u2019ll likely have come across a torrent of swimwear brands shouting about their sustainable credentials. And if recent reports of a consumer shift away from so-called fast fashion toward less throwaway styles (in much the same vein as the rise of reusable coffee cups and biodegradable packaging), the changing tide of swimwear seems to be coming at just the right moment. That being said, you\u2019d be forgiven for exercising caution before adding any old board shorts or bikini to cart with an environmentally friendly tagline in its product description.<\/p>\n

The majority of labels producing sustainable swimwear sing the praises of one fabric in particular \u2013 Econyl<\/a>. The regenerated nylon fibre is made entirely from recycled plastic polymers such as fishing nets, rigid textiles and even carpets. The material comes from leading Italian nylon manufacturer Aquafil Global, whose chairman rightly stated ahead of its 2011 launch that \u201cEither you become sustainable, or you will have to exit the business.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"econyl-diagram\"<\/p>\n

In its commitment to recycled materials, Econyl is also responsible for helping to clean up our oceans and protect sea life from entanglement in fishing wastage, which accounts for 10% of ocean junk. Recently, the eco-conscious yarn has been used in the production of underwear, too, and was even the subject of furniture designs for the RO Plastic Prize at this year\u2019s Milan Design Week.<\/p>\n

But there are, of course, other important factors in the quest to make truly sustainable swimwear, including the use of non-toxic dye ingredients and manufacture in environmentally-compliant factories. And while mass-market eco-friendly swimsuits are still lurking in the shallow end of production, waves are being made by a choice few brands \u2013 the most notable of which, we\u2019ve listed below.<\/p>\n

BOLD Swim<\/h4>\n

Made from 99% of its own signature Amni Eco Soul fabric, BOLD Swim<\/a> is committed to sustainability across every point of its supply chain, including fair wages and eco-friendly practices throughout. Along with swimwear produced using recycled water, any production waste from its biodegradable fabrics is donated to local artisans who reuse for textiles. At the end of the supply chain, it uses minimal and 100% recyclable packaging.<\/p>\n

Fisch<\/h4>\n

All of Fisch<\/a>\u2019s swimwear is made from Italian Econyl woven in Lombardy, located in close proximity to the factory they then produce it in to minimise their carbon footprint. What\u2019s more, Fisch is dedicated to supporting Healthy Seas \u2013 a team of skilled divers dedicated to cleaning up our oceans from both plastic and ghost fishing nets \u2013 donating 10% of global profits to the initiative every year.<\/p>\n