Recently, people have tried to be a bit eco friendly with their shopping and we are becoming a nation of increasingly conscientious shoppers. However, one are which seems to be completely neglected is eco friendly or fair trade swimwear! The holiday season is fast approaching and everybody wants to ease their carbon footprint conscience by taking a fair trade wardrobe. I have scoured the net for the best options but there isn't much choice I'm afraid. Here are the best, see after the jump for details.
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1. Ashley Paige, a Florida born ethical designer makes a beautiful range of crocheted swimwear but it unfortunately isn't available online or in the UK. However, there are a range of stockists throughout the US. Click here to view the website.
2. Hemp wool bikini top from rawganique for $59. Very funky looking bikini top, perfect with a skirt or jeans for hot days on holiday but possibly not very practical for the beach/sea.
3. Very cute ruffle bikini for $120 by Kelly B. It is made from 90% organic cotton in black and orchid and is available in small, medium and large.
4. Organic cotton tankini from the Natural collection, available separately. Tankini is £9.95 and the bottoms are £6.50. Available in pink paisley prints (as seen here) or Hawaiian.