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Organic Swimwear: 10 Sustainable Styles

Made from organic cotton, bamboo or recycled materials, these bikinis and swimsuits are as cute as they are sustainable.

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By Julie Gerstein
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Surfs up -- in sustainable style! Swimwear designers are creating suits from recycled materials, sustainable fabrics like bamboo, and organic cotton so that beach bunnies can enjoy the sand and sun in eco-friendly looks. Check out some of our favorite sustainable swimsuits -- and don't forget the sunscreen or a sustainable coverup.

Pictured, a vintage-inspired one-piece silk bathing suit from sustainable designer Katharine Hamnett's Save the Sea collection.

$185, Katharine Hamnett

BTC Blue String Bikini

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The highly unsexy sport of speedskating helped create this totally sexy swimsuit: this string bikini was created using surplus polyester fabric leftover from making Olympic speed skater uniforms.

$98, BTC Elements

Summer Wind Bikini

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This flirty, colorful two-piece is made from recycled nylon and lycra. It features adjustable ties at the neck and hip for comfort.

$58, Eco-Panda Swimwear

Hanalei Dream Bikini

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Wear the tropics, even if you're not swimming in them. This swimsuit for Lucky Brand, by sustainable designer Becca Swim, is made from bamboo fiber.

$122, Lucky Brand

Loyale Hermosa Bikini

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This cute floral number by sustainable fashion champs Loyale is made from 100% organic cotton and low-impact dyes.

$84, Loyale

Katharine Hamnett Polka Dot Suit

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Several years ago, revered British designer Katharine Hamnett (famous for her printed "Frankie Say Relax" tees) was frustrated with the amount of waste found in the fashion industry and stopped designing. She came back this year with a sustainable swimwear line called "Save the Sea." This '50s style blue polka dot bikini has a balconette bra and low-waisted briefs, and is made from 100% organic cotton.

$175, Katharine Hamnett

Kelly B Couture Halter Bikini

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Look like a real hippie chick in this tie-dye bikini from Kelly B Couture. It's made from a combination of viscose, bamboo, organic cotton and lycra.

$108, Kelly B

Lucky Brand Tie-Dye Tankini

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Tie-dye reigns supreme in suits this season. This bamboo fiber tankini from Becca Swim for Lucky is washable, wearable and ready for the beach.

$122, Lucky Brand

Kelly B Couture Halter One Piece

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Kelly B's sexy one piece suit shows off curves in a demure way. It also shows off its sustainabilty -- it's made from bamboo, organic cotton and spandex.

$117, Kelly B Couture

Nikster Monokini

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Nikster calls itself "the sexier side of green," and we don't disagree. This duotone monokini is made from bamboo and soy.

$120, Nikster

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