Make a splash with these Canadian sustainable swimwear brands. From bikinis to one-pieces, cheeky to full-coverage styles, and size-inclusive swim brands, you can find the perfect eco-friendly swimsuit!
What Is Sustainable Swimwear?
Over here at My Green Closet we usually avoid polyester and encourage wearing natural fibres both for sustainability and comfort, however they aren’t ideal for swimwear. Synthetic materials like nylon or polyester don’t absorb water like natural fibres and dry a lot faster, making them more practical and comfortable for swimming – no one wants a soggy suit.
So when looking for a more eco friendly swimwear option choose good quality swimwear made from recycled materials like RPET (usually from plastic bottles) or Econyl (recycled nylon made from plastis waste such as fishing nets). It’s also important to select a style you know you’ll get a lot of wear from and avoid trendy pieces that only last a season!
Here are our favorite Canadian sustainable swim brands:
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Londre Bodywear
Londre has a variety of unique and sexy swimwear cuts, including their viral “minimalist” suit and fan-favourite cheeky scrunch bottom design. Their swimsuits are made in Canada from recycled plastic bottles. Their fabric is compressive, double layered so you’re guaranteed it’s not see-through, and Oeko-Tex certified. They also have a repair program and take-back recycling when your suit wears out.
To ensure the right fit, they offer free exchanges within 30 days.
I own a couple pieces from Londre and you can read my review of their crossback one-piece.
Size Range: XS – 5XL
Made in: Vancouver, Canada
Psst. use Londre coupon code VERENA15 for 15% off!
Nettle’s Tale
Nettle’s Tale is all about body-diversity – designing suits to fit and flatter all types of shapes and sizes. They take fit very seriously and all their swimsuits are locally made in Vancouver from recycled polyester.
Most of their bottoms are fuller coverage so they are a great option if that’s what you’re searching for!
Nettle’s Tale is also one of our top 10 ‘Made in Canada’ brands.
Size Range: XS – 4X
Made in: Vancouver, Canada
Selfish Swimwear
A brand founded on body positivity, sustainability and quality. Selfish Swimwear takes a slow fashion approach, designing and producing swimwear to last – designer Naomie Caron says their suits last at minimum 5 years. They have a range of cuts depending if you want to show more skin or fuller coverage, as well as “retro” styles and fun prints.
Their sustainable swimwear is made in their Montreal studio from recycled nylon. Selfish Swimwear also offers a repair service.
Size Range: S – XXL (+ made to measure for an extra fee)
Made in: Montreal, Canada
Thief & Bandit
Unique printed swimwear. One of our fave Canadian clothing brands, Thief & Bandit also has swimwear collection featuring their gorgeous prints!
Their swimsuits come in classic cuts and are made from Chitosante polyester – a fabric made from recycled plastic bottles and biomass from crab and shellfish shells which has anti-microbial properties. They also offer “zero-waste” patchwork swimsuit styles made from their off-cuts.
Size Range: XXS – 4X
Made in: Halifax, Canada
Origami Customs
Sustainable swimwear, custom made for ALL bodies.
Origami Customs is a purpose-driven, gender and size inclusive brand based in Montreal. All their pieces are made-to-order in their studio and they have the option for FREE custom sizing – made to your specific measurements and needs.
They try to source deadstock and recycled fabrics wherever possible and their suits come in a variety of vibrant colours.
Size Range: XXS – 5XL + custom sizing
Made in: Montreal, Canada
Minnow Bathers
Sporty, classic and retro cuts in a variety of colours and artist-created prints. Minnow Bathers designs one collection a year with a focus on low waste production. Their suits are made from digitally-printed (saves water) Econyl.
Minnow Bathers are sewn in Toronto and many styles are made-to-order to reduce waste. They also say employees are paid a living wage – a public statement we love to see!
Size Range: XS – 4XL
Made in: Toronto, Canada
Mimi & August
Swimwear with cute, mix-and-match prints. Mimi & August’s swimsuits are made from digitally-printed Econyl and come in one and two piece styles, including “extra high-waist” and full-coverage options.
Mini & August is based on Montreal however their swimwear is made in Peru. They claim it is “ethically made with love” but have no other information about their manufacturing.
Size Range: XS – 4X
Made in: Peru
Beth Richards
Variety of classic and modern swimwear cuts including unique design details. Some (not all) Beth Richards swimwear is made from recycled polyester or Econyl.
They say their products are all “ethically made in Canada” but don’t have much additional manufacturing information I could find.
Size Range: XS – 4X
Made in: Canada
Saltwater Collective
Saltwater Collective‘s one- and two-piece suits come a wide range of cuts and colour options.
This sustainable swimwear brand uses Econyl, a material made from regenerated nylon that comes from abandoned fishing nets and other pre and post industrial plastic waste.
Size Range: XS – 2XL
Made in: LA, USA and Toronto, Canada
Ashly Jackson
I like the Londre Bodywear