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How You Can Save The Ocean in Style

But have you ever thought about how your beach day might be affecting the ocean itself? Even if you’re cleaning up after yourself, your beach wardrobe might be guilty of having a negative environmental impact. Fortunately, you can be kinder to the planet by choosing sustainable swimwear. Find out how you can save the ocean with recycled polyester below!

There’s nothing better than spending a beautiful summer day at the beach, at least to our Californian souls. From feeling the warmth of the sun against your skin to the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore, there’s nowhere we’d rather be when the temperatures rise.

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Is Conventional Swimwear Bad For The Ocean?

Swimwear has to be made with specific fabrics to withstand the wet environment of the ocean, lake, or pool. Fabrics like nylon, polyester, and spandex are excellent for their waterproof qualities, stretchiness, and moisture wicking properties. However, they come with one big setback - they all contain non-biodegradable plastic fibers.

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These fibers end up polluting landfills and oceans once the swimwear is disposed of, and even when it’s washed due to the release of microplastics into waterways. There’s an estimated 14 million tonnes of plastic in the world’s oceans right now, which makes up a whopping 80% of ocean debris. The particles often get ingested by marine life, decreasing the quality of the ocean’s ecosystems and contributing to climate change. Who knew that a simple swimsuit could make such a significant impact?

What Is Recycled Polyester Made From?

So, how can you reduce plastic pollution from harming the planet and its oceans? By opting for swimwear made out of recycled polyester! It looks and feels the same as regular polyester, which means you’ll still have a bathing suit that will keep you comfortable in the water while quickly drying on the shore.

Recycled polyester is usually made from recycled plastic bottles. The bottles are broken down into a polyester thread that is soft enough to be woven into a textile. The resulting fabric can also be used to create fleece garments and athletic apparel. It’s gaining traction in the swimwear industry, and is used in all of our FABA eco-friendly swimwear.

Why Choose Recycled Polyester For Your Swimwear?

Although recycled polyester is still made up of plastic components, it’s definitely the more eco-friendly solution when it comes to swimwear. It diverts plastic from landfills and the oceans, and promotes a circular production loop.

When compared to conventional polyester, recycled polyester production generates 79% less CO2 emissions and significantly reduces global textile waste. Plus, recycled polyester is just as comfortable and durable as conventional polyester. High quality eco-swimwear will last you many summers to come!

Sustainable Swimwear For Your Next Beach Day

Show your love for our oceans by choosing sustainable swimwear. Our eco-friendly range contains everything you need for your next beach day, from bathing suits for every body type to protective sun hats.

Create your dream swimsuit by mixing and matching our tops and bottoms, or keep things simple in a sleek one-piece. All of our string bikini tops are available in multiple cut sizes so that you can find your perfect fit.