# Sultry Sustainable Swimwear Bathing Suit Designs by Linda Loudermilk are Stylish and Eco-Friendly By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-07-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linda-loudermilk1 References: [lindaloudermilk](http://www.lindaloudermilk.com/) Linda Loudermilk is known for her fabulous, [eco-friendly fashion designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing) and the showing of her [two new bathing suit designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-sustainable-swimwear) at Miami Swim 2012 Fashion Week are no exception. Linda Loudermilk has managed to create two very sultry and appealing swimsuits that are made using [plant starch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-8) and that will entirely decompose under soil in only 180 days. The two suits by Linda Loudermilk boast a sheeny, olive-green hue and are cut very dramatically. The swimsuit features barely-there coverage on the bottom while the two-piece offers plenty of protection and coverage for active swims. **Implications** - As more and more of today's consumers begin to adapt to green lifestyles, it is imperative that businesses offer plenty of unique pieces to complement this adjustment. Businesses that offer a wide range of stylish, eco-friendly products will see large returns amongst today's eco-conscious industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Swimwear:** Designing stylish swimwear using eco-friendly materials and processes to meet the growing demand of eco-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Creating fashion designs that are both stylish and environmentally sustainable to cater to the increasing interest in green living. - **Biodegradable Clothing:** Developing clothing lines using materials that will decompose under soil, providing innovative solutions to reduce the fashion industry's carbon footprint. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Offering sustainable swimwear and clothing to meet the demand of eco-conscious consumers, while contributing to the reduction of the fashion industry's impact on the environment. - **Retail Industry:** Providing eco-friendly swimwear and clothing as part of a growing trend of sustainable fashion that will attract environmentally conscious consumers, leading to increased sales and customer loyalty. - **Textile Industry:** Researching and implementing materials and processes to create biodegradable clothing, responding to the increasing consumer demand for sustainable fashion and contributing to the reduction of textile waste in landfills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable High-End Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventura-swimwear.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Modern Low-Impact Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitamin-a-1.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Swimwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-second-swim-drop.md) - [Inclusive Sustainable Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-sustainable-swimwear.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md)