"Shopping for the right swimsuit is hard enough for most people, but as soon as you learn more about the fashion industry – labor practices, fabric production, pollution problems – it becomes even more difficult."

Katherine Martinko of Treehugger features 10 ethical and eco-friendly swimwear companies that are doing the right thing.  Katherine points out that, "shopping for the right swimsuit is hard enough for most people, but as soon as you learn more about the fashion industry – labor practices, fabric production, pollution problems – it becomes even more difficult."  

While this is totally true, Manakai Swimwear Owners Kelley and Anna have always been transparent and assure you that the afore-mentioned issues are not issues at Manakai.  Workers are paid livable wages, fabric production focuses on ocean conservation, and further pollution mitigation steps are undertaken when choosing accredited environmentally friendly facilities are used for printing.  

The full list featured in Treehugger's BLOG may include some companies you may already know, and some that may be new to you.  In the end making ethical fashion choices is the ultimate goal and Kelley and Anna are ever at the ready to answer any further in depth questions you may have about sustainability in the fashion realm.