Help protect the planet and shop ethically with the TFLE’s round up of the best sustainable swimwear brands to know in 2021…

KAMBA Swimwear

Founded in 2016 by London based designer Fi Thompson, KAMBA swimwear not only offers sculpting swimwear, but is committed to becoming more ethical and resourceful. KAMBA’s latest collection uses recycled fabrics from plastic waste and discarded fishing nets found in oceans. As a British brand, KAMBA also support British trade where possible and are transparent with consumers on where materials are sourced. And it’s not just swimwear on offer – stylish beach bags made from recycled plastic are available too, hand woven in Chennai.

PAPER London

PAPER offer it all – luxe womenwear, silk pyjamas and fun accessories, but it’s their sustainable swimwear which really stands out. All PAPER swimsuits and bikinis are made from econyl, a 100% regenerated fibre made from recycled fishing nets and offers the wearer the equivalent to using SPF50! Plus, for every purchase of their swimwear, the brand have pledged to plant 5 mangrove trees within Madagascar, Mozambique or Kenya. And as for their designs? Stripes, polka dots and plenty of bows feature heavily.

Peony swimwear

Much loved by Kendall Jenner and Olivia Rodrigo, Peony is family run Australian brand with every piece of swimwear made from recycled and sustainable fabrics. Even their swimsuit linings are recycled, made from repreve fibre. As the brand name suggests, florals feature throughout their designs, whether on a-symmetric swimsuits or cut out bikinis. And you can shop safely knowing that your order will arrive in compostable and biodegradable packaging. Their goal is to be completely sustainably produced by 2021.

Anekdot

‘Lingerie and swimwear that don't cost the earth’ is Anekdot’s motto, an upcycle brand founded by Swedish designer, Sofie Andersson. What does upcycle mean? All Anekdot products are sourced from production leftovers, end of lines, vintage trimmings etc. meaning all pieces are unique and cut down on the fashion industry’s notorious problem with waste material. All swimsuits are produced in Berlin or Poland, reducing the brand’s carbon footprint, and they don’t believe in sales either – so there’s no use waiting for discounts!

Shapes in the Sand

Australian brand, Shapes in the Sand, was founded in 2013 by Alexandra Dash out of her love of nature and to help protect the environment whilst producing stylish, wearable swimwear. Her vibrant, floral swimsuits, bikinis and rashguards are produced using a printing method that does not require water or harsh chemicals and the brand work with a 100% bio-based fibre called Evo, made from the oil of the caster bean. Shapes in the Sand are also keen on supporting wildlife causes such as the Powerful Owl Project, helping protect the birds’ rapidly decreasing habitat in Sydney.

UND Swim

Giada Fratini and Margherita Bojola founded Italian brand UND Swimwear in 2017, focused on achieving a seamless, effortless look when it comes to stylish swimwear. With the aim of creating swimwear to last longer to help reduce the impact of fast fashion, UND (which stands for undressed) swimsuits are made using recycled Lycra from fishing nets retrieved from the ocean and are all produced in factories between Como, Bergamo and Rimini – reducing the CO2 emissions usually used to transport products from foreign countries. Shop the Spring/Summer 2021 collection now.