Summertime is all about the beach, BBQ’s and bikinis. There’s plenty of ways to show some skin and still be environmentally aware. Many companies are making beautiful bathing suits while keeping Mother Earth in mind.
Duex FM: is committed to the global movement for a sustainable future. The manufacture locally under fair trade practices and use recycled fabrics for the swimwear line.
Kelly B: Using mostly organic cotton, this swimsuit line specializes in ruffles, smocking and pretty colors. It’s grown, processed, and produced without pesticides.
Triumph: Using the latest in ecologically certified materials, Triumph is a UK-based clothing company that also carries lingerie and leisurewear. They are the first company to use a biodegradable elastane for their undergarments.
San Lorenzo: This Brazilian bikini company now carries eco-friendly, organic cotton bikinis. Two new designers for the company, Megan Spurlock and Jhonatan Figueroa, are turning to eco-friendly fabrics and creating playful and fun designs.
Anna Cohen: This sophisticated swimwear line uses surplus factory fabric originally intended for Olympic speed skaters to create its unique looks. The company’s business practices and collections are both environmentally and socially responsible.
Eco-Panda Swimwear: the world’s only recycled nylon swimwear line. By using recycled nylon they use 27% less natural petroleum resources, and emit 28% less greenhouse gases in its manufacturing.
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