Sustainability
At Lucia Swim, we are dedicated to creating a positive impact for people and the planet. All of our swimwear fabrics feature eco-Friendly dyes that are certified GOTS and OEKO-TEX® approved. Each bikini is individually sealed in 100% biodegradable bags made from cassava starch and shipped in compostable mailers. Our swimwear is crafted in small batches in order to minimize waste and ensure the best quality. Shop now and make a positive impact with your purchase! Shop now.
1. ECONYL®
Lucia Swim primarily uses ECONYL®, a regenerated nylon made out of waste that has been rescued from landfills and oceans around the world.
For every 10,000 tons of ECONYL® raw material used, there are 70 thousand barrels of crude oil saved and 65 thousand tons of CO2 equivalent emissions avoided.
ECONYL® regenerated nylon is made from waste such as fishing nets, fabric scraps and carpets; it can be recycled, recreated and remoulded infinitely. Read more about the process here.
The ECONYL® Regeneration System
1. Rescue
The ECONYL® Regeneration System starts with rescuing waste, like fishing nets, fabric scarps, carpet flooring and industrial plastic all over the world. That waste is then sorted and cleaned to recover all of the nylon possible.
2. Regenerate
Through a radical regeneration and purification process, the nylon waste is recycled right back into its original purity. That means ECONYL® regenerated nylon is exactly the same as virgin nylon.
3. Remake
ECONYL® regenerated nylon is processed into yarns and polymers for the fashion and interior industries.
4. Reimagine
The beauty of ECONYL® regenerated nylon is that it has the potential to be recycled infinitely, without ever losing its quality. We believe circular design is the future and using ECONYL® is our first step on that journey.
2. REPREVE
Lucia Swim also uses REPREVE™.
REPREVE™ transforms recycled Nylon & Plastic bottles into soft fibers, used by the world’s leading brands to make premium quality Swim & Activewear.
REPREVE™ is made by Unifi, a leading global textile solutions company. Since 2007, they has transformed more then 25 million plastic bottles into recycled fibres.
Manufacturing
Lucia Swim bikinis are currently manufactured overseas in Bali, Indonesia.
Our manufacturer fulfills all of the Indonesian government’s regulations on the treatment of employees, disposal of waste and cleanliness/sanitation. We prioritize ethical practices to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all.
Their employees are paid above minimum wage, receive medical insurance, which they extend to their spouse & up to three children! They also provide a fresh, healthy cooked meal for lunch every single day, double wages for overtime and their working conditions are on-par to western standards.
Any of the left-over fabric scraps in their warehouse are donated to local charity-based groups. They also donate a % of the manufacturing cost to Bali Streets Mums, a charity devoted to the welfare & education of women & children in Bali who spend their lives scavenging garbage dumps.
Any questions or comments? Feel free to reach out: info@luciaswim.ca !
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