by L'Exception, on August 2, 2023
Summer's here and you're probably looking forward to the sun and sea. Perhaps you're planning to relax on the beach or by a refreshing pool. For this season, what could be better than a sustainable swimsuit that combines style, well-being and environmental responsibility? At L'Exception we've selected 10 eco-friendly swimwear brands for women and men that will make you shine in the sun while preserving our planet.
All Posidonie swimwear is made from fabrics with recycled materials, the main aim of which is to reduce ocean pollution and waste. The fabrics are manufactured in Europe to a high-end finish. Using existing materials saves water and reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80% in the production of recycled fabric, compared with conventional fabric. The nylon used by the brand is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable. For your information, less than 10 th fibers produced worldwide are made from recycled materials.L'Exception loves the Posidonie brand because it is the first brand to offer 100% eco-responsible processes, from its fabrics to its shipping, including of course its local production, as close as possible to its customers.
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Born from the hand of fashion designer Peque de Fortuny and her daughter Cristina Torras, with a passion for fashion, its creators launched a project in 2012 committed to sustainability, inclusion of the female body and working with Spanish manufacturers. "We make romantic, Mediterranean bikinis with a bohemian touch for all women. We use quality fabrics, over 50 'of which are recycled."
Discover Bohodot swimwear
Launched in 2019, Nénés Paris is a French brand offering pieces that enhance the female figure with sustainable materials and fair prices. When creating the brand, founder Margot set herself the crazy challenge of creating a lingerie and swimwear brand with no impact on the environment. Her goal: no more compromises between style and eco-responsibility. End of rolls, fabric scraps and plastic bottles are crushed and reused to create sublime pieces inspired by the Mediterranean and the 70's.
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In March 2018, Anne-Laure Mais launched her own label Musier Paris. At just 30 years of age, she has established herself as the archetypal Parisian cultivating a no-nonsense style with a vintage allure. Reflecting her own wardrobe, Musier draws the contours of timeless, more responsible fashion, orchestrating the design of each of her pieces from Parisian ateliers, while favoring natural materials sourced exclusively in Europe. Swimwear is made from recycled fishing nets.
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Kaly Ora is an inclusive brand that represents the modern woman, this brand participates in protecting our planet by designing timeless, quality eco-friendly items. Their aim is to fight against fast fashion and bring consumption back to a more minimalist aspect. To achieve this, they create reversible swimwear models that can be used in a variety of ways. The swimwear is made entirely from plastic waste, making it not only a solution for cleaning up the oceans, but also for reducing nylon's impact on climate change by 80%.
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Faguo is a French carbon-positive brand offering a men's wardrobe with an urban outdoor identity. Aware of the urgency of climate change, the brand combines fashion and responsibility. Since its creation, Faguo has measured its CO2 emissions with a carbon footprint, reduced them by using recycled materials and implementing concrete actions. Finally, Faguo offsets them with a tree planted for every item purchased.
Discover Faguo swimwear
The Colorful Standard brand was born in 2017 under the impetus of Tue Deleuran. The brand offers everyone basics with clean lines, made from 100 iological cotton, all in a wide range of colors. Colorful Standard swimwear is timeless and colorful. In fact, this myriad of colors is one of the brand's mainstays, with every nuance transcribed into the fabric to create real sensations that never cease to seduce.
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Alexandre Mattiussi has rubbed shoulders with top houses such as Christian Dior, Givenchy and Marc Jacobs. In 2011, he launched his brand AMI. AMI offers a buddy wardrobe that's both chic and casual, everyday clothes inspired by the boys you meet on the streets of Paris. The pieces are made to the highest quality, thanks to carefully selected workshops and the use of sustainable natural materials, such as recycled nylon.
Discover AMI Paris swimwear
The Apnée brand has a DNA steeped in the deep sea. Jacques Mayol and Enzo Miorca, pioneers of diving, are an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the brand. It reinvents the swimsuit in a contemporary piece where cuts are meticulously studied for optimum comfort. Quality and craftsmanship are paramount in the brand's manufacturing facility in Portugal, where it draws on local expertise. This know-how ensures that each piece is of the highest quality, has a sophisticated design and will stand the test of time. Apnée fits completely into our philosophy, as the brand uses recycled polyester to manufacture certain pieces.
Discover Apnee swimwear
The MC2 St Barth brand was created in 1994. After a number of visits to St. Barth, two young Italian entrepreneurs, madly in love with the island, decided to launch a brand-new line, specific to the island's atmosphere and colors. Their collections of swimwear, ready-to-wear and accessories were an instant hit. Their swimwear quickly becomes a must-have for easy wear on the beach or in town. They are made from recycled materials.
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Our selection of eco-responsible swimwear for women:
Posidonie: swimwear made from recycled materials and manufactured in Europe
All Posidonie swimwear is made from fabrics with recycled materials, the main aim of which is to reduce ocean pollution and waste. The fabrics are manufactured in Europe to a high-end finish. Using existing materials saves water and reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80% in the production of recycled fabric, compared with conventional fabric. The nylon used by the brand is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable. For your information, less than 10 th fibers produced worldwide are made from recycled materials.L'Exception loves the Posidonie brand because it is the first brand to offer 100% eco-responsible processes, from its fabrics to its shipping, including of course its local production, as close as possible to its customers.
Discover Posidonie swimwear
Bohodot: swimwear made in Spain and recycled
Born from the hand of fashion designer Peque de Fortuny and her daughter Cristina Torras, with a passion for fashion, its creators launched a project in 2012 committed to sustainability, inclusion of the female body and working with Spanish manufacturers. "We make romantic, Mediterranean bikinis with a bohemian touch for all women. We use quality fabrics, over 50 'of which are recycled."
Discover Bohodot swimwear
Nénés Paris: sustainable French swimwear inspired by the 70s
Launched in 2019, Nénés Paris is a French brand offering pieces that enhance the female figure with sustainable materials and fair prices. When creating the brand, founder Margot set herself the crazy challenge of creating a lingerie and swimwear brand with no impact on the environment. Her goal: no more compromises between style and eco-responsibility. End of rolls, fabric scraps and plastic bottles are crushed and reused to create sublime pieces inspired by the Mediterranean and the 70's.
Discover Nénés Paris swimwear
Musier Paris: Swimwear made in Europe from fishing nets
In March 2018, Anne-Laure Mais launched her own label Musier Paris. At just 30 years of age, she has established herself as the archetypal Parisian cultivating a no-nonsense style with a vintage allure. Reflecting her own wardrobe, Musier draws the contours of timeless, more responsible fashion, orchestrating the design of each of her pieces from Parisian ateliers, while favoring natural materials sourced exclusively in Europe. Swimwear is made from recycled fishing nets.
Discover Musier Paris swimwear
Kaly Ora: timeless, reversible swimwear
Kaly Ora is an inclusive brand that represents the modern woman, this brand participates in protecting our planet by designing timeless, quality eco-friendly items. Their aim is to fight against fast fashion and bring consumption back to a more minimalist aspect. To achieve this, they create reversible swimwear models that can be used in a variety of ways. The swimwear is made entirely from plastic waste, making it not only a solution for cleaning up the oceans, but also for reducing nylon's impact on climate change by 80%.
Discover Kaly Ora swimwear
Discover our interview with the co-founder of Kaly Ora
Our selection of eco-responsible swimwear for men:
Faguo: recycled polyester swimwear and a brand committed to reducing its CO2 emissions
Faguo is a French carbon-positive brand offering a men's wardrobe with an urban outdoor identity. Aware of the urgency of climate change, the brand combines fashion and responsibility. Since its creation, Faguo has measured its CO2 emissions with a carbon footprint, reduced them by using recycled materials and implementing concrete actions. Finally, Faguo offsets them with a tree planted for every item purchased.
Discover Faguo swimwear
Colorful standard: timeless, colorful swimwear made in Portugal
The Colorful Standard brand was born in 2017 under the impetus of Tue Deleuran. The brand offers everyone basics with clean lines, made from 100 iological cotton, all in a wide range of colors. Colorful Standard swimwear is timeless and colorful. In fact, this myriad of colors is one of the brand's mainstays, with every nuance transcribed into the fabric to create real sensations that never cease to seduce.
Discover Colorful Standard swimwear
AMI Paris: casual swimwear made in Portugal
Alexandre Mattiussi has rubbed shoulders with top houses such as Christian Dior, Givenchy and Marc Jacobs. In 2011, he launched his brand AMI. AMI offers a buddy wardrobe that's both chic and casual, everyday clothes inspired by the boys you meet on the streets of Paris. The pieces are made to the highest quality, thanks to carefully selected workshops and the use of sustainable natural materials, such as recycled nylon.
Discover AMI Paris swimwear
Apnee: quality recycled swimwear
The Apnée brand has a DNA steeped in the deep sea. Jacques Mayol and Enzo Miorca, pioneers of diving, are an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the brand. It reinvents the swimsuit in a contemporary piece where cuts are meticulously studied for optimum comfort. Quality and craftsmanship are paramount in the brand's manufacturing facility in Portugal, where it draws on local expertise. This know-how ensures that each piece is of the highest quality, has a sophisticated design and will stand the test of time. Apnée fits completely into our philosophy, as the brand uses recycled polyester to manufacture certain pieces.
Discover Apnee swimwear
MC2 saint barth: swimwear with recycled materials and island colors
The MC2 St Barth brand was created in 1994. After a number of visits to St. Barth, two young Italian entrepreneurs, madly in love with the island, decided to launch a brand-new line, specific to the island's atmosphere and colors. Their collections of swimwear, ready-to-wear and accessories were an instant hit. Their swimwear quickly becomes a must-have for easy wear on the beach or in town. They are made from recycled materials.
Discover MC2 saint barth swimwear
