Sustainability

Our mission at Swamis Swimwear is to utilize sustainable practices whenever possible. We've had this standard set from day one, in 2015.

Ethically Crafted Swim

• All of Swamis Swimwear's pieces are cut and sewn in Los Angeles or Bali by two experienced and ethical production teams. All members work in a safe and comfortable environment, and are paid fair wages. Some styles are hand-sewn by us!
  
• We offer a variety of suits that are made with eco-friendly fabrics - some produced with less water, dye and energy for the lowest possible environmental impact. We also use recycled polyester fabric and deadstock (remnant) fabric. This is extra fabric from previous productions that were no longer needed. Swamis Swim then scoops up that fabric and gives it another life.
• We are single-use plastic free. Our suits are never shipped from our production site or to customers with single-use plastics.

Recycled Swimwear Fabric Contents 

• Swamis Swim uses a few variations of recycled swimwear fabric: 

• • 80% Recycled Polyester, 20% Spandex
    • A durable fabric with no fading, high color fastness, and super soft, stretchy texture.
    • The recycled polyester in this fabric is made from PET and polyester material. PET is a recycled material that is from used containers and packaging, like bottles or food containers, transformed into a new fibers for swimwear or clothing.
  • 78 % Polyester 22 % Elastane
    • Pilling resistant, UV ray protection, shape retention, chlorine resistant, suncream and oil resistant.
    • Made from regenerated polyester thread from pre and post-consumer waste.
    • OEKO-Tex certified - Sets the benchmark for textile safety, from yarn to finished product. This standard certifies that there are no harmful substances in this fabric.
    • Audited by Global Recycled Standard - A product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in a final product. 

Packaging

• We include a Swamis-branded linen or cotton bag with every order. Undyed linen is organic, fully biodegradable, and doesn’t require any pesticides. Linen is made from the flax plant and every part of the plant is used. Our bags are reusable, and are perfect for using as a bikini wet bag or protecting beach necessities - like sunglasses, chapstick and sunscreen!
• Our eco-friendly mailers are 100% recycled and biodegradable. They are made in the USA from 90% post-consumer waste.
• We invest in hang-tags that are made from 90% recycled and biodegradable content.