Splish, splash

It's time, the outdoor swimming season has begun. The weather god could still be working on the temperatures, but he will. And maybe you'll just get yourself in the mood with the latest swimwear. In this case, they are not only pretty to look at, but also sustainably manufactured. Because without wanting to spoil your good mood - our seas are in a bad state, keyword microplastics, macro cruise ships, ghost nets. Every year, 600,000 metres of these floating nets reach the oceans, destroying coral reefs and killing dolphins, seals and smaller fish. So why not make a small contribution so that our environment doesn't go swimming at the same time?

The Swedish label Mini Rodini turns old fishing nets into its brand new swimwear collection. Sono innamorato! With this bright and cheeky swimsuit really everything is "Tutto bene" (49 francs). But I'm actually a big fan of UV suits. They protect the little ones almost all around from sunburn - and the waters from pollution, because less cream has to be applied. The majority of sun creams contain substances that are very harmful to the environment. I remember our first holiday in Italy with a child. That was a real eye-catcher on the beach in a (much too big) full body suit between all the bare natives. Mini Rodini's seahorse suit (89 francs) is wonderful. The material protects with a UV factor of 50+. And there are also unisex designs. 

For a long time now I have been looking for a sweet, but not kitschy bath cape. Made of 100% organic cotton is the little coat from Liewood (74 francs). You can just put the little ones in it after splashing around. My child is usually only wrapped up in a towel for the blink of an eye - which has already earned us some rebuke from the nude police of our Badi. That's over now.

Turning old into new: almost entirely made of recycled plastic, the sporty, elegant swimsuit from the Swiss label lola studio (129 Swiss francs) is manufactured 100% in Europe. The one-piece swimsuit with sexy lacing on the back is designed to withstand even the steepest water slide. 

The Australian label Joe Sun also manufactures the fabric for its swimwear from recycled fishing nets and other plastic waste. The Longsleeves (49.00 Swiss francs) and swimsuits (54 Swiss francs) fabrics are particularly durable and can withstand more than one summer. This is also supported by the timeless design. It was invented - of course - by a mother who knows how practical it is to inherit seasonal wardrobe without any problems. Here, too, UV protection 50+ is included. Small quantities are deliberately produced: First come first serve.

Eco can also be cute: The Danish label Konges Sløjd makes high-quality and sustainable products in a simple and functional design, as an extra this striped UV swimsuit has a sweet collar (62 francs).