The short answer is NO.
We refuse to be one of the many brands who claim their swimwear is "sustainable," because in reality it's not...
Since our founding, we are proud to partner with Aquafil in Italy to create swimwear made with ECONYL® regenerated nylon from pre- and post-consumer plastic waste, along with REPREVE® and other natural and eco-conscious fabrics. This reduces plastic pollution and alleviates climate impacts compared to traditional oil-based nylon production.
However, this process still uses fossil-based additives. The dyeing process, like with traditional nylon, often involves toxic substances harmful to humans and the environment.
Although nylon regeneration is in theory a closed-loop system (which means the material can be recycled infinitely) unfortunately, most garments made with ECONYL®, REPREVE®, and other recycled nylons ultimately end up in landfills.
While using recycled and sustainable materials is a great start, we take it further by considering the entire lifecycle of our products—how they’re made, where the energy to make them comes from, who is making them, and whether the organizations involved are locally- or foreign-owned. We work exclusively with reputable small, locally-owned factories with whom we have a personal relationship with to ensure conscious production at every stage.
Read more about our Brand Values