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19 Eco Conscious Swimsuit brands for kids

July 15, 2020 0 Comments

19 Eco Conscious Swimsuit brands for kids

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updated 01/30/2023

 

Winter vacation is fast approaching here in Central New York and a lot of people are getting ready to spend time in warmer weather. Here's a great list of Eco-friendly swimwear for kids and infants!

 

1. BODEN

Boden has a few eco-friendly swimsuit pieces in their kids swimwear collection. We've included them in our list as they are committed to using regenerated or recycled swimwear by 2025. The capsule collection they do carry of eco-friendly swimwear is made of ECONYL® regenerated fabric. They are based in the UK but have an online store in the US. Sizes for boys and girls range from 3/6 months to 11/12.

2. COSMO CREW

Cosmo crew is a children's ethical swimwear brand that has playful prints for girls and boys from 6-12 months all the way up to 13-14 yrs. The swimsuits are made from Italian recycled fibers and organic cotton. The rash guards and pants can be worn in colder climates as a base layer. They are ethically made in Bali by a small, family owned factory.

3. ELLE EVANS

Elle Evans swimwear for teens as well as kids. They run from 0-1 up to 8-9 for kids and sizes 8-16 for teens with options for both boys and girls. Bathing suits are designed, printed and made to order in Melbourne Australia. They are made from ECONYL nylon fiber and Xtra life lycra. They are digitally printed - water based, non-toxic inks. They also minimize waste in their design - and the waste that is left behind becomes a frill or strap on another style. They finally ship through Sendle, a carbon neutral carrier out of Australia. The seamstresses are paid above minimum wage and only work 5 hours at a time with regular tea breaks.

4. FOLPETTO

Folpetto was created after Camilla (owner/founder) could not find quality Eco swimwear that offered protection against UVA and UVB rays while spending days at the beach. Folpetto's swimwear is made from ECONYL® yarn, in a small family owned factory in Italy. You can find short and long sleeve rash guards and board shorts for boys, as well as rash guards, one piece and two piece bathing suits for girls ages 6-12 months to 11-12 years.

5. FRIJA OMINA

Frija Omina makes one piece swimsuits for girls size 2T to size 7/8 (European sizing 92-122). Made from organic cotton and elastane or recycled nylon and lycra. Most of the production process takes place in Europe, to minimize the carbon footprint.

 

6. GARY MASH

Gary Mash swimwear is 100% vegan and fairly produced. They offer swim shirts and swim shorts for for boys and girls from 3/6 month to 2/3 years. They have swim diapers for the littlest swimmers from 6-8 kg (13-18 lbs) to 13-17 kg (28-38 lbs). They are made with OEKO TEX standard 100 polyamide and/or polyester. Gary Mash is a Fair trade licensee with Fair trade international.

 

7. HANNA ANDERSSON

Hanna Andersson is known for their matching family sets, and it's no different for their swimsuits! You can find styles and patterns for the family that are eco-friendly and Standard 100 OEKO-TEX certified.

 

8. JESSICA REY

Jessica Rey's one piece swimsuits are playful and cute for a day at the beach or poolside. If your little one loves skirts and dresses, Jessica Rey has a selection of swimdresses for your little one. They come in size from Sizes 2/3 to 14 for some styles. They are made from 100% regenerated nylon and made in Los Angeles.

9. LOOP SWIM

Loop Swim is a circular swimwear brand that makes all of their swimsuits with REPREVE® post consumer recycled PET (from plastic bottles). They have a swimsuit range for boys and girls from size 4 to 14 years, and board shorts from 2 to 12 years. They have also partnered with their fabric supplier, Unifi, to recycled their swimsuits at the end of its life. Ships out of China.

10. MINI RODINI

Mini Rodini is an ethical swimwear (and clothing!) brand for your little ones. Their swimsuits are made from ECONYL® and 100% recycled polyester that range in size 80/86 to 128/134 (about 9 months to 7-9 yrs) for boys and girls. They are also part of the Fair Wear Foundation and are part of the Fair Wear Foundation Living Wage program in India, and Mini Rodini has extended it to their factories in urkey Based in Sweden.

11. NOMA

Noma makes gender neutral, sun protection swimwear that can be passed from sibling to sibling for years to come. Once it cannot be passed along anymore, return it to NOMA with their recycling program to keep themout of the landfi. Swimwear is made from ECONYL® recycled polyamide and lycra XTRA Life. Based in the UK.

12. OF ONE SEA

Of one Sea not only has swimsuits for little kids, but bigger kids too! Look no further than to Of one Sea for cute swimwear prints for your hard to buy teens. Their sustainable swimwear is made from recycled blend of recycled water bottles and ghost fishing nets from the ocean.

13. OOBI

Oobi creates and makes swimsuits for girls From 2 yrs to 12 yrs. Has one for one donation (donates a garment to an Aussie Child in need for every purchase) and ethical production. The factories Oobi utilizes are audited by SEDEX and must receive a pass.  

14. PATAGONIA

Patagonia is an eco-friendly brand that has a variety of high performance swimwear for boys and girls make from recycled plastic or recycled polyester. They are involved and donate to various environmental activist groups.

15. PEHR

Pehr is a female-founded and led ethical company for baby clothing, accessories more! They feature a swimwear collection for boys, girls and unisex from ages 0months to 5T. Made from recycled fibers, their swimwear also boasts UPF 50+ sun protection.  

16. ROSIE BEACH

Rosie Beach is a children's swimwear brand dedicated to making fun (and matching!) swimwear for boys and girls from size 2 to 14. Rosie Beach donates 1$ for every 50$ in net sales to #teamseas to help with waste removal from the oceans!

 

17. SNAPPER ROCK

SnapperRock was first creating for the junior sailing market when a need was discovered. Their pieces are made for days spent in the sun (UPF50+) without nasty chemicals. Their sustainable fabrics are printed or dyed in OEKO-TEX certified manufacturing facilities. The also love to give back - the have a financial and product support to the Children's Melanoma Foundation.

 

18. TEA

Tea is a philanthropic company that gives back to projects and organizations that help create better worlds for our children. Their designs are made using quality materials and inspired by different cultures, making them unique and built for generations to come.

19. VISSLA

Vissla is a forward thinking brand centered on surf and ocean culture for men and boys. They strive to mimized their impact on the planet and use more eco-conscious fibres like hemp, organic cotton, repreve, coconut polyester and more.

You can reduce the number of micro-plastics in the waterways by washing your bathing suit in a Guppyfriend™ - these are bags designed to catch the little micro-plastics and not allow them to go through from your washing machine to the waterways. You can purchase them here from EarthHero.




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