# Eco-Savvy Swimsuits Sassy Sustainable Swimwear for the Environmental Fashionista By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-06-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-swimwear References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/05/the-treehugger-swimsuit-issue-sizzling-fashion-for-an-eco-splash-slideshow.php) & [fashion-conscience](http://www.fashion-conscience.com/clothing/swimwear/purple-print-slider-halter-cutaway-swimsuit-emobi-purple-one-3.html) Tree Hugger has rounded up a collection of swimsuits for the environmentally conscientious fashionista. The [sustainable swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-sustainable-swimwear) is made of materials like bamboo and organic cotton though some are made from [fabric remnants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex). Sustainable swimwear styles range from provocative bikinis to [retro one-piece bathing suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-second-swim-drop) that carry price tags similar to the non-eco garments. The EMOBI purple print slider halter cutaway swimsuit (lead photo) is a daring one-piece design made in Australia. It's printed with water-based dyes and is a sassy answer to anyone who thinks sustainability has to be boring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Swimwear:** Making eco-friendly swimsuits by using materials like bamboo and organic cotton is a significant trend in the fashion industry. - **Water-based Dyes:** The usage of water-based dyes in printing designs on swimwear or clothes looks like the future trend in eco-friendly fashion. - **Fabric Remnants:** Another trend in sustainable fashion is to use fabric remnants for creating newer fabrics, for example, making swimwear from them. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** As sustainability concerns are on the rise, the fashion industry has an excellent opportunity to provide stylish eco-friendly swimwear. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry has an opportunity to create newer fabrics while upcycling the remnants, which can be further used to add value to the fashion industry. - **Printing Industry:** The usage of water-based dyes is a perfect opportunity for the printing industry to contribute to sustainable fashion. ## 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) - [Sustainable Ocean Waste Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Inclusive Sustainable Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-sustainable-swimwear.md) - [Eco-Minded Workout Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-2.md) - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md)