Deta Knits is based and produced in Brooklyn, New York, and adopts a unique production process for their swimwear. Instead of the traditional cut-and-sew technique that most brands use, they 3D knit pieces from a single thread of yarn. The water-resistant yarn is composed of polyester and lycra, so that it can adapt to and flatter all types of bodies, and won't lose its shape. The bikinis and swimsuits all feature a ribbed texture, and are available in colours like moss, terracotta and black so you can mix and match your neutrals.

Singaporean brand Align Swim aims to create eco-conscious swimwear designs to suit all body shapes, and blends classic styles with newer swimwear designs. Ethically produced in Bali, the pieces are made from Econyl as well as Repreve, a fibre produced from recycled plastic bottles. The brand also adopts sustainable packaging practices—the swimsuits are packaged in a biodegradable bag made from cassava starch, and the mailing pack is also biodegradable, made from corn-based biopolymers. 

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Founded by Danielle Clayton, Salt Gypsy first began as a personal blog and surf guide, then documented her road testing practical surf leggings, and eventually became a full-fledged surf wear brand under the same name. Seeing there was lack of surf wear suited for women, Clayton filled that gap with bodysuits, leggings and two-pieces in cool patterns. Locally designed and produced in Australia, all pieces are made from Econyl to help reduce plastic waste in the oceans these pieces will eventually be worn in.

Kōraru is ideal for the eco-chic minimalist, as their swimwear designs feature clean lines in timeless styles that will flatter all body types. The warm beige, orange and burgundy tones of the collection resemble shades of coral found in the ocean, alluding to the brand's name—the Japanese pronunciation of "coral". All pieces are made from Econyl, and all the packaging is made from sustainable sources too—swimsuits are wrapped in Paptic Tringa, a wood fibre based cellulose sourced from sustainably managed forests, the packaging box lining uses fibres from reused algae, and the boxes themselves are 100% recyclable.

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Jade Swim only produces a limited amount of collections in small batches, and founder Brittany Kozer Freeney ensures that their swimwear styles are timeless, taking a slower approach to fashion and avoiding reacting to trends. Most of their collections use Econyl, and all fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they do not contain or release any harmful substances. As well as that, they only offer bikinis and one pieces in solid coloured fabrics, as this reduces excess water usage required in traditional pattern printing. Based in Los Angeles, they cut pieces in-house and work with local trim vendors to reduce their CO2 emissions.

Finnish swimwear label Lilja the Label has a variety of bikinis, one pieces and bodysuits on offer, available in solid neutral colours and funky colourful prints. Made in Bali, the brand is transparent about their production processes and sustainability practices. It uses a mix of Econyl and Repreve to make the swimsuits, the latter which is ideal for printing patterns, and ships them in plastic free and recyclable packaging. As an added touch, the inside bag doubles as a rubbish collecting bag, and invites customers to partake in removing waste from their own environments. 

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