Do Good Surf Club is the rare brand that makes you feel like your swimwear purchase is actually doing something. Founded by Jasmin, a surfer and mom based in Long Beach, DGSC was born from a simple but powerful idea: that ocean waste can be regenerated into beautiful, wearable pieces — and that buying swimwear can be an act of stewardship rather than consumption.

Every suit is made from UPF 50+ tested recycled fabric, 82% recycled nylon and 18% elastane, certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) for traceability and responsible sourcing. Sources of fabric include regenerated ocean waste recycled into premium swimwear fabric (ECONYL) and recycled plastic bottles (Repreve) with a foray into biodegradable materials coming this summer. And each purchase removes one pound of ocean plastic through a partnership with 4ocean, while also planting a tree through EcoDrive. A portion of profits also goes toward ocean conservation, tree planting, coral restoration, mangrove restoration, or supporting women in need through nonprofit partnerships focused on education, vocational training, and microfinancing. This is what "purchase with a purpose" actually looks like in practice.

The Spring 2026 "Golden Hour" collection features retro silhouettes, warm floral prints, and surf-ready bikinis designed for every body. DGSC's aesthetic is inclusive, retro, and California-breezy — designed by surfers, for surfers and other active ocean lovers. The brand also offers community events like community garden workshops or beach clean up/ surf days, surf guides, and resources that make it feel less like a store and more like a club you actually want to join.

If you've ever worn a long-sleeve one-piece in the water, you can thank The Seea. Founded in 2012 by avid surfer Amanda Chinchelli, Seea is widely credited with pioneering the category of women's surf suits as we know them today — blending retro-modern shapes with contemporary colors and prints to create swimwear that's as stylish in the lineup as it is on the sand.

Seea describes itself as an "eco-imperfect" brand — an honest, refreshing stance in a market full of greenwashing. All of Seea's factories are within 100 miles of their California headquarters, keeping their supply chain tight and transparent. Their swimwear is increasingly made from recycled materials, and their wetsuit line uses Yulex — a plant-based, natural rubber alternative to petroleum-derived neoprene. Deadstock fabrics are incorporated into their apparel line to minimize waste.

The 2026 Resort collection features the brand's signature C-Skin fabric (95% polyester, 5% spandex) that mimics the feel of a light wetsuit — compressive, warm, and comfortable across long sessions. Their surf suits come in both swimsuit-weight and light neoprene options, and the long sleeves provide real UPF sun protection for anyone spending serious time in the water.

Abysse sits at the intersection of luxury performance and serious sustainability — and they've been doing it since 2015, long before it was trendy. The brand was founded by a mother-daughter duo, Hanalei (born and raised in Tahiti) and Raphaele, with the goal of creating garments from the highest sustainable materials that could genuinely keep up with surfers, ocean swimmers, and waterwomen everywhere.

Their swimwear line is built around a signature UPF 50+ tested recycled fabric — 82% recycled nylon and 18% elastane, certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Control Union for traceability and responsible sourcing. Their wetsuit collection goes even further, using premium Japanese Yamamoto Ecoprene, a limestone-based neoprene widely regarded as one of the most sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based neoprene available. All wetsuit linings are made from recycled fabrics derived from post-consumer plastic bottles.

For surf suits specifically, Abysse offers both front-zip and back-zip styles, with long-sleeve options for maximum sun protection. Their surf vests — including the Rell, named in honor of pioneering surfer Rell Sunn — offer core coverage without restricting shoulder mobility, making them ideal for high-performance sessions. Every design decision comes from genuine water use, and it shows.

SEPTEMBER the Line has a clear origin story: founder Erika Seiko Togashi was on a surf trip in Bali when she noticed a striking gap in the market — there was no swimwear that was simultaneously timeless, sustainable, and genuinely functional in the water. So she spent a year and a half building it herself. The result is a brand that has become a favorite among surfers who take both craft and conscience seriously.

The defining material is ECONYL® — an Italian-made regenerated nylon built from pre- and post-industrial waste including ghost fishing nets and carpet fluff. The yarn blend (78% ECONYL® regenerated nylon / 22% elastane) is infinitely recyclable, meaning that even at end-of-life, the fabric can be recovered and remade. SEPTEMBER uses this same fabric for both the outer shell and lining of all their suits, which gives them exceptional shape retention, compression, and resistance to chlorine and saltwater.

Every garment is ethically handmade in Bali at a factory owned and operated by a full female team. The Alaia Surf Suit — a retro-inspired bodysuit with a scoop neck, criss-cross adjustable straps, and a boyshort cut — is a community favorite, praised for staying put through long sessions without sacrificing femininity or comfort. Their Sumatra Surf Suit (long-sleeve, turtleneck, thumb holes) is the gold standard for tropical sun protection.

Summersalt brings something uniquely powerful to the sustainable swimwear conversation: scale, inclusivity, and rigorous data. The brand was founded on the premise that finding a great-fitting swimsuit shouldn't be an exercise in frustration, so they used 1.5 million measurements from 10,000 real women to develop their fit system. The result is swimwear that feels like it was built for you — regardless of your size, shape, or torso length.

Their swimwear is made from recycled polyamide (78% recycled nylon / 22% Lycra) sourced in part from nylon waste and old fishing nets pulled from the ocean, delivered in fully recycled packaging. The fabric boasts four times the compression and five times the strength of conventional swimwear — which translates to suits that hold their shape across seasons, reducing the overall environmental footprint of a wardrobe that doesn't need replacing every summer. Summersalt's production is WRAP and BSCI certified, ensuring fair labor practices throughout their supply chain.

Their surf-specific style, The Surf, comes in bold colorblock options and is designed for active movement in the water. But the brand's real strength is in its overall fit ethos — if you've struggled to find sustainable swimwear in your size, Summersalt's extended range and long-torso options make them one of the most accessible entry points into eco-conscious swim. Prices start under $100 for most styles, making sustainable choices genuinely attainable.