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Our Favorite Sustainable Swimwear Brands This Summer

Our Favorite Sustainable Swimwear Brands This Summer

I just love that Rachael Ray featured Manakai Swimwear in their recent story showcasing a variety of sustainable swimwear options. 
July 08, 2020 — kelley chapman
Manakai Essential Oil Blends

Manakai Essential Oil Blends

If you have been following my journey for a while now you already know I have a thing for the natural environment. I love observing flowers and trees and think it is freaking amazing that Earth provides us with everything we need.
May 24, 2020 — kelley chapman
Woman On A Mission: Hawaii's Ultimate Girlboss- HOKU MAGAZINE

Woman On A Mission: Hawaii's Ultimate Girlboss- HOKU MAGAZINE

KELLEY CHAPMAN ON FEMALE EMPOWERMENT, BEING A BUSINESS OWNER, AND CREATING HAWAII’S FIRST ECO-CONSCIOUS SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRAND.

September 17, 2019 — Brock Munson
30 ECO-FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR BRANDS FOR EARTH LOVING BEACH BUMS AND ADVENTURE JUNKIES

30 ECO-FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR BRANDS FOR EARTH LOVING BEACH BUMS AND ADVENTURE JUNKIES

30 ECO-FRIENDLY SWIMWEAR BRANDS FOR EARTH LOVING BEACH BUMS AND ADVENTURE JUNKIES

May 27, 2019 — kelley chapman
30 Best Sustainable Swimwear Brands For Women

30 Best Sustainable Swimwear Brands For Women

"In a world full of fast-fashion, clothes are mass produced, chemically dyed and thrown away after one season. As a result, it can be hard to be eco-friendly while shopping for swimwear. Worry not, these are 30 companies that pride themselves in making quality swimwear that’s also sustainable." -SURFD

April 29, 2019 — kelley chapman
Q & A with Maui's Photographer Cadencia

Q & A with Maui's Photographer Cadencia

I had the pleasure of hiring and working alongside one of my favorite local Maui photographers here on island. Her name is Cadencia. She wrote a blog after we sat down and had a deeper conversation about my journey and a look into what makes Manakai special.
March 08, 2019 — kelley chapman
Save Your Swimwear, Save the Planet

Save Your Swimwear, Save the Planet

Manakai Swimwear is once again right up there with the top brands including Kelly Slater's Outerknown, and Vitamin A.  Mahalo to Greta Schledorn for the sustainable swimwear feature on multiple Addy award-winning Whalebone's online version of their magazine.
October 24, 2018 — Anna Lieding
Manakai Swimwear Featured in Fabsta online ethical magazine

Fabsta's Ethical Swimwear Brand Roundup

Justice McNeil brings you a roundup of top ethical brands placing Manakai Swimwear next to other large companies that have been operating for nearly two decades.  It is such an honor to be recognized and placed next to companies such as Vitamin A and ethical brand retailer Azura Bay.  

October 24, 2018 — Anna Lieding
Fabsta online magazine features Manakai Swimwear

Start Swimming

In Fabsta's article "3 Reasons Everyone Should Start Swimming ASAP" you will find that swimming is a multi-functional workout.  Not only does it burn calories, work your entire body, and improve sleep, but if you visit us in Maui you can swim all year long in your Manakai.  Read Hannah Cunningham's full article for all the deets.
October 24, 2018 — Anna Lieding
Hawaii Business Review Manakai Swimwear Spotlight

Featured in Hawaii Business Review

With so much global recognition, it is always great to share a local feature, this one coming from Hawaii Business Review.  HBR supports local Hawaii businesses by shining llght on who they are and what they do garnering exposure for noteworthy companies around the islands.  
October 24, 2018 — Anna Lieding
Rust and Fray online ethical feature Manakai Swimwear

Sustainably Chic: Surf, Sand, and Sustainability

Rust and Fray has paired Manakai Swimwear's Lipoa top and Lotus bottom with other sustainable and ethical brands to create a "Sustainably Chic" series of looks that compliment each other anywhere around the world.
October 24, 2018 — Anna Lieding
Greener Girl Online Ethical Blog Features Manakai Swimwear

25+ Ethical Swimwear Brands

Marissa B. of Greener Girl has compiled a list of brands working toward a better future by using sustainable materials and ethically manufacturing their apparel.  And what do you know, Manakai Swimwear is at the top of that list!  And for all the men out there, she has included a few brands featuring sustainable and ethical surf shorts.

October 24, 2018 — Anna Lieding