Certification and brand values can help you find sustainable swimwear, but how you care for it matters just as much
Most swimwear is made from synthetic materials to allow it to stretch and repel water – but you can look to recycled materials to reduce environmental impact.Most swimwear is made from synthetic materials to allow it to stretch and repel water – but you can look to recycled materials to reduce environmental impact.Last modified on Mon 16 Jan 2023 14.04 GMTast year, I moved from Melbourne to Sydney and swapped the much-loved Fitzroy Pool for saltier laps at Icebergs in Bondi.
As the year rolled forward and the weather warmed up, I got to know the rest of Sydney’s pools. Clovelly for immersion, Bronte for quick laps, Mahon to escape the crowds. Most swimmers I know are addicted to the rhythm and the silence. To the feeling of escape and transformation that comes from being submerged in the ocean.But most swimwear is made using synthetic materials like polyester and nylon. These are derived from fossil fuels – meaning they won’t biodegrade.
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