ETHICS & SUSTAINABILITY

At Marella Swim our ethics and supporting sustainability is so important to us and was one of the first things we looked for when choosing a manufacturer. Although we cannot say who our manufacturer is, we still want to be as transparent as we possibly can!

Our print bikinis are made with REPREVE fabric which is made from recycled plastic water bottles and other waste collected from worldwide sources. These materials are then cleaned, turned into flake, and then melted and reformulated into high-quality REPREVE resin. The resin is then melted into liquid polymer and extruded to form fiber, spun and lastly air-jet textured into yarn. You can read more about REPREVE and their mission at https://repreve.com/

We also use Italian CARVICO material for our Luxe collection. CARVICO offers recycled fabrics made of ECONYL® yarn, a 100% regenerated nylon yarn derived from pre and post industrial waste such as discarded fishing nets, fabric scraps, carpet use, industrial plastic, carpet fluff, tulle etc. You can read more about CARVICO and their mission at https://www.carvico.com/en/nature-voice/recycled-fabrics/ 

These materials are certified by Global Recycled Standards and U Trust! This all contributes to the preservation of our oceans and biodiversity <3 

Our manufacturers are located in Bali, Indonesia. The employees receive well above the min wage, 1.5 - 3 times the hourly rate if they work overtime (which is optional), as well as two months’ wages for a vacation of up to 25 days. They provide free medical insurance to all their employees, including their spouses and children, covering doctor’s fees, prescription medications, & hospitalisation. The employees work a normal 9-5 and have the weekends off, with lunch breaks as well. Their work environment is also comfortable and air-conditioned.

They were also awarded by the Indonesian government the only tax-free license on the import of fabrics due to their ethical treatment of their employees!! 

Our prints are also designed by an amazing graphic designer in Australia <3

It is so important to support businesses that are transparent about where their pieces are coming from, who is making them and how it's helping to make a difference to our planet! We hope you love our bikinis and we can't wait to see you wearing our sustainable and ethically made pieces! <3

Lots of love

Sophia x