The Best Affordable Sustainable Swimwear Brands

Swimwear is one of the most toxic to produce due to the synthetic materials used to create a single bathing suit. If you’re looking for sustainable swimwear brands as a replacement this post rounds up some of the best brands in terms of style, affordability and accessibility.

What is Sustainable Swimwear

Sustainable swimwear is made from sustainable materials that create very little to no environmental impact. Materials are made from things like recycled dead stock fabric, fishing nets, or plastic bottles. From production to distribution sustainability is considered throughout the creation process of each piece.

Where to Buy Sustainable Swimwear Brands

Swimwear is one of those wardrobe pieces that tend to get replaced quickly, but if you choose well and shop brands you really love the need to replace items like swimwear really decreases. Below is a list of sustainable brands that carry swimwear to shop or add to your wish list and incorporate into your summer capsule wardrobe.

List of the Best Most Affordable Brands

Everlane
Girlfriend Collective
Summer Salt
Paper London
Frank and Oak
Madewell
Jade Swim
Ayla Swim
Vuk Swim – Canadian
Arrow and Phoenix
Mimi and August – Canadian
Nettles Tale- Canadian
Do good swimwear
You Swim

Affordable Sustainable Swimwear

I want to add swimwear pieces from H&M’s conscious collection in this section to respect the fact that sustainability is not always affordable, so other brand options should also be considered since not everyone can afford the brands listed above. H&M is not an ethical or sustainable company, it’s important to recognize this, but if H&M is the only option that will allow you to buy swimwear that’s made of recycled materials, then I want to highlight some options.

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Don’t forget whenever you’re wearing a swimsuit apply SPF regularly to protect your skin. It’s SO important!

Shop High Waisted Two Piece Swimsuits

Here’s a roundup of beautiful high waisted swimsuits that are both versatile and timeless in a multitude of styles and colours.

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Everlane:

Everlane is a popular option, with simple silhouettes and colours at reasonable prices. You can’t go wrong. They sell out quite quickly but it’s easy to be notified when they restock.

Summer Salt:

A new to be brand with tons of amazing options for swimwear, there are tons of colours to choose from in classic styles.

Paper London:

You can find Paper London at Anthropologie so the whimsical style Anthro is known for is carried over into the brands they carry.

Madewell:

Effortless and cool Madewell’s swimwear is just as cute as the rest of their fashion pieces. The perfect rise and silhouette for swimming and lounging on the beach or beside the pool.

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