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Holy Trinity of Swimwear

We are dynamic beings. We flow with the moon’s magnetic swells and surge with the sun’s pulsing flares. We are refined elemental creations. We are the phases and the seasons and the transitions in between.

May we embody this elemental beauty, and adorn ourselves befittingly!

June 01, 2021 — Amelia Marjory

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

"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

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

Manakai Swimwear's Top Picks: Sustainable Lifestyle Bloggers

Leading a sustainable lifestyle that puts the health of our planet in the number one spot seems like it should be easy, but with societal norms being centered around cheap, convenient, and accessible, the struggle is real. Sometimes a little inspiration from amazing eco-warrioresses around the world is needed to help start a new eco-habit or to reinforce the fact that even the smallest changes can make a lasting impact.

May 30, 2018 — Anna Lieding

"The Ethical Swimsuit Brands You Should Be Buying" ~UrthAve

UrthAve pointedly states: "you might want to consider where the swimsuit is coming from and how it is being made. Since the fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging and waste producing industries in the world, every little fashion purchase counts."

March 13, 2018 — Anna Lieding

"Where to Find Your Sustainable Swimwear" ~Natural Clothing

Manakai Swimwear is at the top of the list of ethical swimwear companies including Vitamin A, Shapes in the Sand, Jets, and Aurai Swimwear.

January 17, 2018 — Anna Lieding

Manakai Swimwear Featured in Lovely x Two Online Blog

"Ethical + Eco Swimwear" ~Lovelyxtwo

"Hawaii-based Manakai makes its sexy, clean-lined swimsuits out of a 100% regenerated nylon called ECONYL, saving energy, water, and oil consumption and giving new life to old nylon."

~Lovely x Two

January 14, 2018 — Anna Lieding

Featured in: Passion Reporter "Manakai Swimwear"

Manakai Swimwear finds international acclaim in the Netherland-based Passion Reporter online blog

~Mila Cornelia

January 10, 2018 — Anna Lieding

"Sustainable Fashion" ~The Eco Nut

"7 Eco-friendly & Ethical Swimwear brands that are making quite a splash this summer"

-Lu

December 29, 2017 — Anna Lieding

Jill Wirt in Manakai Swimwear Rose top and Cinnamon Bottom Ruby Jewel Ethical Bikini

"Sustainable is the New Sexy" ~Jill Wirt

"Sustainable is the New Sexy"

September 12, 2017 — Anna Lieding

Manakai Featured Ethical Swimwear Blog Summer Swimsuit Guide

"My Favorite Ethical & Eco-Friendly Swimwear For Summer!" ~Sweet Simple Vegan

Manakai Swimwear is grateful to be included in a beautifully curated list of ethical swimwear showcasing clear guidelines from the Ethical Fashion Forum to help quantify what makes a brand "ethical" and the lowdown on fast fashion brands

August 08, 2017 — Anna Lieding