It is more important now than ever to stay away from fast fashion. So, we tracked down the best Aussie swimwear brands who are fully sustainable.
Fast fashion is the mass production of fashion at low cost and this pressure to make clothes more affordable comes at a terrible cost to the environment, and produces a huge amount of waste (85% of fashion ends up in landfill each year). Swimwear being one of them.
The fashion industry produces 10% of humanities carbon emissions, is the second largest industry consumer of clean water and pollutes the ocean with micro plastics and toxic dyes.
Luckily there are so many new sustainable Australian swim wear brands opening up both in store and online.
Here are a few stand outs that are changing the game with environmental fashion while still looking amazing.
Peony
The girly florals and soft pastels of Peony are every girly girls dream.
Every piece at Peony is made from recycled and sustainable fabrics.
Not to mention, they make their own sustainable fabrics and textile prints exclusively in house.
Peony is recognised as a global leader in sustainable fashion, proving you can mix luxury with sustainability.
Splish Splash
Sunseeker was the first swimwear designer to introduce mix and match separates into their range of sunseeker bathers.
With that said, they offer more than just great swimwear. They also offer a wide range of beachwear and accessories.
Their Paluma range is a luxurious tropical print on a dusty rose background paired with a zebra print.
The collection is made entirely from their own exclusive 100% recycled and sustainable quick dry fabric making it fit and feel amazingly.
RH Swimwear
RH swimwear are known for their classic looks.
They have a stunning range of prints as well as plain colours for a more classic look.
RH swimwear is modern and chic, with their swimwear fabrics made from recycled fabric and bottles.
They focus on producing less energy and give a minimum of 1% of all revenue to environmental causes.
Liar the Label
Want quality swimwear that will last?
Timeless, minimal and effortless styles are exactly what Liar the Label is.
Liar the Label aims to educate people about the negative side of fast fashion.
They promote ethical fashion to inspire this generation to create positive and lasting change for our environment.
Liar the Label manufactures their swimwear on the Gold Coast in Australia, using plastic recycled from bottles and fishing nets that is sun safe and durable – and stylish.
Sale Price: $59.99
Baiia
Founder and designer Amber Boyers understands how empowering good swimwear can be and has created a brand that celebrates all women.
Their signature reversible & multi-functional wrapsuits are unique and flattering for all, and are made for women to cherish with minimal impact on the environment.
Baiia uses high quality recycled synthetic fabrics made in Italy to ensure women feel good about themselves, as well as their impact on the environment.
Two Sparrow Australia
Created along the surf coast of Victoria, Two Sparrow knows what a girl needs from her swimwear.
They have classic styles with flattering lines and funky prints that seriously look great on everyone.
Their two-part mission of high-quality sustainable fashion and empowerment has placed Two Sparrow at the forefront of eco-friendly fashion in Australia.
Two Sparrow even offers a ‘Recycle your Kini’ service for you to stop it from ending up in landfill.
Sale Price: $39
