Founded in 2012, OY Surf Apparel was born from a desire to fill a niche that was missing in the surf industry—stay put swim and workout gear

For years, Patagonia has been regarded as a leading brand for outdoor gear and acknowledged as pioneers in the industry of sustainable clothing. Each year, Patagonia adds more pieces to their collection and continues to up their efforts in sustainability and strives to further reduce their carbon footprint. While clothing is what they are most well known for, Patagonia also offers a wide range of swim and athletic gear, perfect for a day on the water. This summer, I had the o

Emily Crawford and Olly Lewis are ocean lovers through and through. Inspired by a deep love and respect for the ocean, they set out to create a bikini company that helps to clean instead of pollute the ocean and the planet. All of their bikinis are ethically manufactured in Bali, from regenerated fabrics. They use ECONYL nylon yarn, which is made from recovered fishing nets, carpets, and other waste, and REPREVE nylon, which is made from pre-consumer waste by recycling nylon

Eco Swimwear That Supports the Waters In Which It Was Made to Swim Indigo Swimwear was founded in 2018 in Encinitas, California by Philippa Brennikmeyer. Brennikmeyer was born in California, but grew up in Germany, where she developed aspirations of travelling the world and doing something meaningful with her life. A lover of all things beachy, Brennikmeyer decided to found a swimwear company with a purpose in mind: to support the waters in which it was made to swim. From sta

Carve Designs is made by women, for women. The extensive line of swimwear, athletic wear, and lifestyle clothing is the brainchild of Jennifer Hinton and Thayer Sylvester. While on a surf trip to San Pancho, Mexico, the friends got to talking about how difficult it was to find surf wear that looked good, fit well, and could keep up with their active lives. With no solution in mind they decided to create one of their own. And so, Carve Designs was born. If you’re looking for s

Zimzala Swim – Swimwear for life’s adventures Georgia and Kendall are adventurers at heart. United by a passion for travel, the two met in the Canadian wilderness and after many bikini-clad adventures they were inspired to create something of their own. They felt there was a lack of comfortable yet functional swimwear available on the market so they designed their line of bikinis to feel like a second skin. They created fun prints in an effort to encourage their customers to

There’s more than one way to keep things green! In 2016 Jocelyn Kotulla (Jocy) embarked on a mission to create the perfect surf bikini. She combined design, functionality, and sustainability into one to create a suit that allows women to follow their passions on the water. Each piece in their swimwear collection is tested by a team of athletes before they are available for purchase. The bikinis are made in Hamburg, Germany in the company’s own production facility. It’s import

Sensi Graves Bikinis Globetrotter Collection Professional kiteboarder Sensi Graves knows a thing or two about designing functional bikinis for active water women. Her tagline is “bikinis for girls who rip” and her team of ambassadors can vouch for her stay-put styles. The Globetrotter Collection is inspired by travel and through it Graves hopes to inspire wanderlust and encourage customers to go out and explore the world. The collection includes some of the best-selling style

Sustainable Swimwear: Odina Surf Odina Surf is a California based sustainable swimwear company with a large focus on functionality and sustainability.  Their suits are made from 100% recycled materials including plastics, recycled nylon, and reclaimed textiles. From start to finish, the suits are fully manufactured in the U.S. Photo: Odina Surf In addition to an eco-conscious mindset, the folks at Odina Surf are committed to the functionality of their suits for athletic girls

Introducing Cheeky Carlyle Swimwear Kayla Carlyle launched Cheeky Carlyle Swim in January 2016, a dream that for her, had been a long time coming. “I always wanted to have my own business where I could create, lead and inspire others through my good work ethic and good business practices,” Kayla says. “We offer ethically made, high-quality suits that fit more than just a singular body type.” Courtesy of Cheeky Carlyle Kayla found that she was having trouble finding high-end,

Introducing Akua Oceanwear’s line of sustainable swimwear Akua Oceanwear was founded in mid-2016 when owner Zoe Strapp, felt that her Environmental Science degree wasn’t being put to good use. She left her 9-5 job and set out on her own to design a sustainably minded swimwear company. Photo: Jonathan Kemnitz “My goal was to generate awareness and contribute to saving our marine world, while encouraging women to be proud, take risks, and explore,” Strapp says. “Mixed with my l