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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

KEEPING AMERICA ON TOP: WHOM YOU KNOW CELEBRATES AMERICAN STYLE INTELLIGENCE and EXCELLENCE WITH ECO-SWIM, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY WHOM YOU KNOW!



You know we absolutely love EcoSwim:
and today we want to concentrate on one more aspect of what we love about them:
They are made in the USA!

Facts you should know on this phenomenal brand:
-They are a generational family business, and they have been making suits for over half a century so they really understand that fashion and fit must come first but within the last few years, the innovation in fabric technology has allowed them to take their passion for a sustainable future into the swimsuits.
- The first collection, the black group, is made in the USA cutting the use of carbon fuels up to 96.9%
- All hang tags are made from recycled and FSC certified materials
- Linings are made from recycled fabrics made from recycled water bottles and plastic bags for example.
- Each suit from the black group gives back with 1% to the Planet through Repreve Fabrics. Consumers can choose how they would like their money donated.
- Fabrics are made from recycled nylon and polyester. Cover-ups are made from recycled cotton.
- Dying is Oeko-Tex certified
- They recycle all of their own plastics, from garment bags to hangers.
- Trims, elastics and bra cups are all on their way to be eco friendly. All zippers are made from recycled materials and Bra Cups are made from Eco Cell foam, a biodegradable material made from plant oils which reduces the need for more petroleum based products.
- They partner with retailers to co-host ocean and waterway clean ups. Some of the appropriate plastics found at these clean ups is donated to Method to by cycled into new Ocean Plastic Products, reducing the need for new plastics, ensuring the ocean does not become our bottomless landfill.
- Where they lack in sustainability they make up for it in actions and constant drive for new innovations and partnerships with like-minded conscious apparel brands and companies.

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