# Recycled Minimalist Swimsuits Galamaar Simultaneously Puts the Focus on Sustainability & Aesthetic By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-swimsuit References: [galamaar](https://galamaar.com) Galamaar is an [ethical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-luxury-shopping-platform) Los Angeles-based brand that produces environmentally conscious minimalist swimsuits. The brand takes a firm stance against the practices of high fashion and believes that "conscious consumerism is the New Wave." Through transparent LA-located manufacturing processes, carefully sourced materials and recycled fabrics, Galamaar seeks to inspire, motivate and empower environmentally conscious perceptions. The label's minimalist swimsuits are created to be chic and timeless. However, their value really comes from the "amazing [sustainable techno-fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex)." For its designs, Galamaar uses a nylon synthetic that is created from discarded fishing nets — a material that constitutes almost 10% of pollution. Because of this choice in fabric, the minimalist swimsuits are highly durable and have amazing retention of fit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a fashion brand that focuses on using recycled materials to produce stylish and durable clothing. - **Conscious Consumerism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that educates and connects conscious consumers with environmentally friendly brands and products. - **Transparent Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a technology solution that enables brands to provide transparent information about their manufacturing processes to build trust and transparency with consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology such as blockchain to track and verify the sustainability of fashion supply chains. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online marketplace exclusively for sustainable fashion brands, making it easier for consumers to find and purchase environmentally friendly products. - **Textile Recycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative textile recycling solutions that efficiently convert discarded clothing and fabrics into new materials for fashion and other industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Modern Low-Impact Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitamin-a-1.md) - [Sustainable Ocean Waste Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex.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) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md)