25 Most Affordable Sustainable Swimwear Brands
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The most affordable swimwear brand on this list is the American Eagle Real Good line. They use eco friendly materials and have so many cute options with a wide range of sizes and colors!
However, my favorite swimwear brand on this list, while a bit more expensive, is Vitamin A. These swimsuits are buttery soft and very durable! I have been wearing mine for over 3 years and it is still in excellent condition! I love items that are built to last, because the longer we can use them, the less textile waste we create!
Are you searching for sustainable swimsuits that don’t break the bank? Look no further - I’ve compiled a list of 25 ethical swimwear brands that are committed to a greener future, and are actually affordable. Because looking good while saving the planet shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Why Choose Sustainable Swimwear?
In an age where the fashion industry is flooded with fast fashion brands, and most eco-friendly brands are very expensive, many consumers are choosing to shop on sites where they can get a load of trendy clothes for the least amount of money. But what does this do to our planet? If you’re searching for eco-friendly swimwear brands, you probably already know the answer.
According to earth.org, 92 million tonnes of fast fashion waste ends up in our landfills annually. This alone is a frightening statistic, and when coupled with the tremendous water waste, increasing global emissions and devastating microplastic crisis, the overall detriment to our planet is massive (to combat microplastic from entering our waters, when cleaning synthetic fabrics in a washing machine, I recommend using a guppy bag to trap the microplastic particles, which break off from the synthetic fibers and enter our waterways).
So what can we do? The good thing is there are actually several things we can do. The first is to shop consciously. As consumers, we can make a positive impact by selecting brands that are focused on limiting their environmental impact and healing the harm fast-fashion is causing to our planet. There are many incredible brands creating high-quality swimsuits using sustainable fabrics. These fabrics are made out of things like recycled bottles and fishing nets pulled from the ocean. Not only does this decrease ocean waste, it also reduces the amount of new material that is being used in each product. When we support brands like this, we are supporting our planet.
The second thing we can do is make a conscious decision to purchase higher quality items, and less of them. While you could easily buy 5 ultra cheap swimsuits made from synthetic materials from a company with questionable morals, you can instead make the conscious choice to select 1 swimsuit from this list, focusing on the timeless designs that will last you many years. Less really is more when it comes to living with our planet in mind. And when doing the math using this mentality, it will also save you money!
Here are the top sustainable brands for eco swimwear on the market today!
The Most Affordable & Sustainable Bathing Suits This Summer
1. American Eagle - Real Good
The Real Good Line from American Eagle is one of my favorites. They are made using recycled Nylon and come in a variety of styles, colors and sizes to accommodate your body type and get you the perfect fit. They have the most affordable prices on the list, which range from individual tops and bottoms starting in the $20’s to one-piece swimsuits in the $50’s. They also have sales where I have seen pieces listed as low as $10! Talk about affordable, sustainable fashion!
2. Berlook
Berlook is a very affordable swimwear brand that is committed to using natural materials or recycled fabrics. Their designs are timeless and very flattering! They are high-quality and for the price, they are hard to beat! And to top it all off, they are packaged using 100% compostable materials.
3. Vitamin A
The sustainable bikini fabrics Vitamin A uses are buttery soft and SO cute. I have had mine for YEARS and it is still in great condition! Their swimsuits are built to last, which I appreciate (and our planet does too!)
4. Sundaze
Sundaze makes the cutest one-piece swimsuits! They are made using recycled plastic water bottles and fish nets - directly reducing plastic waste! These are a little pricier, but if you catch them during a sale, their $90 one piece was listed for $30 when I last checked!
5. Do Good Swimwear
Do Good Swimwear repurposes ocean waste and creates recycled textiles, which they then use to make their swimsuits! They are also cognisant of the carbon emissions problem, and work with both onetreeplanted.org and Trees for the Future to offset carbon. I also love that this company has a wide variety of swimsuit styles to accommodate many body types. They are so cute and very affordable, especially if you catch them on sale!
6. Summersalt
Summersalt uses recycled fabrics to create their swimwear. They have lots of cute suits, including modest styles that provide more coverage. They also have a collection of family swimsuits, where you can order matching swimsuits for your whole fam…so cute!
7. Saturday Swimwear
Saturday Swimwear uses ethical production practices, and they are made in Oregon, United States. They use sustainable materials, including regenerated fabrics, in the creation of their swimwear collection. They are on the pricer side of this list, but they do have a sale section on their website that you could check out!
8. Ohoy Swim
Ohoy Swim created these suits with a timeless design in mind! I love how classic and clean they look - these suits will never go out of style. They are created with recycled fabric and are OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
9. Wolven
Wolven has unique swimsuits on their site with fun patterns and styles. Not as timeless as some of the others, but still really cute! This company does one of the best jobs of explaining their sustainability mission which I really appreciate!
10. Outerknown
Outerknown is fair labor and Fair Trade Certified™. They have the most transparent supply chain, and production process, which is detailed on their page on sustainability. They have timeless swim pieces and cover ups listed on their website.
11. Alohas
Alohas is the only company on the list to offer a 30% discount if you shop on demand. Shopping on demand is one of the most sustainable things you can do when it comes to consuming goods. Shopping on demand essentially means that your product is made to order, which drastically reduces textile waste. These are also some of the cutest bikinis and one-pieces on the list. So take advantage of the 30% on demand program if you’re searching for a company with sustainable practices, and don’t mind waiting a bit longer for your items.
12. Arrow + Phoenix
Arrow + Phoenix not only uses recycled materials to create their swimsuits, but they take it one step further by using recycled materials to package and ship all of their swimsuits too! They also have a recycle program in place that will allow you to upcycle your swimsuit when you are done with it, and get a discount on a future purchase for doing so!
13. Peony
Peony has thought of it all, from the materials in their swimsuits, to the dyes used on their pieces, to the packaging and shipment of their products - they keep it green and non-toxic all around! Their one-piece swimsuits are very chic and classic, so if that's the vibe you're going for, definitely check these out!
14. Boden
Boden has created a swimwear line with lots of fun patterns and color blocking. On sale I have seen their pieces as low as $19.99. But when they are not on sale, they are on the pricier side - so try to catch them on sale!
15. Londre
Londre makes their swimwear with fabric created from recycled plastic bottles. I actually love the look of these swimsuits! They are very affordable when on sale, I saw a pair of bikini bottoms for as low as $19.
16. Jade Swim
Jade Swim uses sustainable materials and recycled fiber whenever possible in the creation of their swimwear line. They stand for slow-fashion, and ship their products in biodegradable packaging! All of their products are made in the United States, California to be precise!
17. prAna
prAna is an OG when it comes to sustainable practices! They were the first Fair Trade Certified™ apparel company - wow! They ship their products using 100% plastic free packaging. They also use recycled polyester in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and usage of fossil fuels.
18. ColieCo
ColieCo swimsuits are locally sourced and ethically made using recycled textiles. They come in a variety of cute, solid colors and are very affordable!
19. BOLD Swim
BOLD Swim is certified eco-friendly. They make their swimsuits with recycled polyester and reprocessed PET bottles.
20. Everlane
Everlane swimwear comes in classic designs and beautiful colors. This company is committed to their environmental initiatives which include minimizing waste, climate reduction goals and ethical practices including fair wages for their employees.
21. Kitty and Vibe
Kitty and vibe swimsuits come in fun patterns that give off a retro summery vibe. They use recycled materials in the production of their swimwear, and their processing method reduces water waste.
22. Sensi Graves
Sensi Graves swim includes a line of super cute one-pieces, long sleeve tops, and traditional bikinis. Their initiative to reduce their environmental impact includes using recycled plastics in the production of their swimwear. They are also committed to supply chain transparency and ethical manufacturing practices.
23. Lively
Lively offers huge sales, where you can score a bikini for $18! They use recycled materials and have a mission to continue to grow their sustainability initiatives. I am all for companies striving to do better for our planet! Progress over perfection!
24. Nani Swimwear
Nani Swimwear fabric is crafted from recycled water bottles and ships in plastic free packaging! Their patterns and cuts are the perfect combo of girly and retro!
25. Poshmark
Poshmark has many items on their platform that are new with tags (NWT). Some sellers do this when they buy a bathing suit that ends up not fitting. If they are outside the company’s return window, they list their new swimsuit on poshmark in an attempt to get some of their money back. This is an eco-friendly option because it gives these swimsuits a second chance. Most often, they are also listed for a discounted price. Win-win!
BONUS: Pact
While Pact doesn't sell actual swimsuits, I absolutely love this brand and think these swim coverups deserve a spot on this list!
Their new poolside collection features a beachside linen collection with cute tunic/shorts sets and dresses. They are made with natural fibers including GOTS certified organic cotton and linen. They are also made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
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