Sustainability and Swimwear

What is a sustainable brand?

A sustainable brand values the environmental impact it makes as well as well as has ethical values and practices that extend out to the employees. This includes efforts to improve social justice, being conscious of the materials used, and displaying transparency.

How does sustainability make a difference?

  • Using recycled instead of virgin polyester produces fewer carbon emissions. It also gives plastic bottles a second life keeps them out of oceans and landfills.
  • Keeping materials and products in circulation for as long as possible helps eliminate both waste and resource-intensive virgin production.
  • Sustainable items require less energy and water to produce than traditional fabrics.
  • Items made sustainably can be repurposed indefinitely.
  • Workers are given respect and fair treatment with livable wages. 

Not so fun fact: Did you know that humans use about 1.2 million plastic bottles per minute, but only 56% are recycled.

How is Solara Swim sustainable?

  • Our swimwear is made from Italian Carvico ECONYL® which is made from recycled materials such as ocean waste and recycled plastic materials. Print fabrics are made using OEKO-TEX® certified eco ink.

  • Our manufacturer values sustainability and eco-friendly practices including exceeding minimum working standards . It currently runs on solar powered energy and uses tapioca packaging bags instead of plastic.

  • Our packaging is made from 100% recycled ocean bound plastic pollution rescued from coastal communities throughout Southeast Asia. These mailers have been shown to be the lowest carbon form of packaging currently commercially available.

Tell me more about the materials.

Our swimwear fabric is made from Italian Carvico ECONYL®. So what does this mean?

ECONYL® is yarn, a 100% regenerated nylon yarn made from pre and post-consumer waste materials such as fishing nets. Instead of being discarded in landfills, these materials are recovered and regenerated by Aquafil through a complex decomposition process and are made into ECONYL®. Unlike traditional yarn, ECONYL® does not use non-renewable fossil raw materials.

 Our packaging is made from 100% recycled ocean bound plastic pollution rescued from coastal communities throughout Southeast Asia. These mailers have been shown to be the lowest carbon form of packaging currently commercially available.

Does sustainability affect the quality?

The fabrics used are of the highest quality, and ensures top performance. Therefore, no compromises are made on quality as our swimwear have a super-soft & rich hand feel along with durability.

 ECONYL® Nylon techno-fabric balances durability with a thin, soft, and breathable design, offering unique comfort and support.

78% Recycled Polyamide / 22% Elastane – 190 g/m²

How does being sustainable make a difference?

  • Using recycled instead of virgin polyester produces fewer carbon emissions. It also gives plastic bottles a second life keeps them out of oceans and landfills.

  • Keeping materials and products in circulation for as long as possible helps eliminate both waste and resource-intensive virgin production.

  • Sustainable items require less energy and water to produce than traditional fabrics.

  • Items made sustainably can be repurposed indefinitely.

  • Workers are given respect and fair treatment with livable wages.

 Did you know that humans use about 1.2 million plastic bottles per minute, but only 56% are recycled.

Why do sustainable brands cost more than fast fashion?

  • Ethical fashion brands pay their workers fair wages and treat them with the respect that all humans deserve.
  • Eco-friendly materials with ethical sourcing and processes are valued.
  • Small scale productions is used rather than mass producing to reduce waste.
  • SUSTAINABLE FASHION IS ACTUALLY CHEAPER.

 Sustainable fashion pieces are more expensive than fast fashion but their cost per wear is much, much lower due to the quality, durability and timeless look.