The oceans are not only a symbol of freedom, natural forces, and holidays, but also play a very important role in terms of climate objectives.

Emissions have caused the oceans to warm, disrupting marine ecosystems, releasing more carbon dioxide, and raising their surface. This thermal expansion and sea-level rise threatens groundwater, fresh inland waters, coastal habitats, and biodiversity, among other things.

Despite numerous collection and clean-up initiatives, plastic debris is taking over the seas. Visible debris can be removed from the oceans, but the degraded microplastics can no longer be captured. Plastic debris in waters kills animals and ends up in the food chain, including humans.

Many responsible swimwear brands have established their brands as part of ocean conservation and activism. Eco swimwear are powered by surfing enthusiasts, and disaster-woke nature lovers pained by the plastic rubbish of paradise islands.

Eco swimwear commonly uses plastic waste collected from the sea as raw material. The best-known material is ECONYL®, a comfortable and durable regenerated nylon. 

Summer and its delights are just around the corner. The next time you take a dip in the sea or a lake, do it in a swimsuit made from recycled plastic waste. That way you can be part of the solution.